THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 169 • Updated Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 09:32 AM UTC

US and Iran Sign Initial Deal to End War, Ease Sanctions, and Open Strait

The United States and Iran signed a preliminary agreement to end hostilities, ease sanctions, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with nuclear talks continuing.

Sources: AP News


Pentagon Chief Lashes Out at NATO Allies, Announces Review of US Forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for not taking more responsibility for their own security and announced a review of American forces stationed in Europe.

Sources: AP News


Israel Seized More Land from Neighbors Since 2023 Than in Decades

Israel has seized over 1,200 square kilometers of territory since 2023, marking its largest land expansion in decades.

Sources: AP News


Rex Heuermann Gets Life in Prison for Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison for the Gilgo Beach serial killings, with victims' relatives confronting him at sentencing.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Hydration Breaks Spark Criticism as Teams Face Record Heat

FIFA's new hydration breaks during World Cup matches have drawn criticism, but officials say they are necessary to protect players from extreme heat in North America.

Sources: AP News


Luigi Mangione Will Assert Psychiatric Defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione plans to use a psychiatric defense in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, according to court filings.

Sources: AP News


Sabrina Carpenter Gets 5-Year Restraining Order Against Man Trying to Enter Her Home

Singer Sabrina Carpenter was granted a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly attempted to enter her residence.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine Hits Moscow Oil Refinery and Disrupts Flights with Major Drone Attack

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights and causing significant damage.

Sources: AP News


Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Says Society Needs ‘New Social Norms’ in Age of AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the need for new social norms as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and daily life.

Sources: AP News


Tropical Cyclone Arthur Weakens to Low Pressure Area Along Upper Texas Coast

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakened to a low-pressure system after hitting the upper Texas coast, causing flooding but no major damage.

Sources: AP News