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Volume 2 • Issue No. 168 • Updated Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 05:03 PM UTC

Iran and US reach tentative deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and allow oil sales

Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions.

Sources: AP News


G7 leaders endorse Trump's plan to end Iran war, express skepticism at home

G7 leaders show support for Trump’s plan to end Iran war on final day of summit.

Sources: AP News


Trump delays intel director nomination to push Congress on voter ID bill

A Senate panel has postponed a confirmation hearing for intelligence director nominee Jay Clayton after President Donald Trump directed him to not appear.

Sources: AP News


World Cup hydration breaks face growing backlash amid extreme heat

FIFA has implemented mandatory breaks midway through each half at all matches for this World Cup to allow players to hydrate because of the extreme heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico during the near-six-week tournament.

Sources: AP News


Messi ties men's World Cup goals record as Argentina beats Algeria

Sources: AP News


Georgia Republicans prepare to redraw districts, potentially reducing Black voting power

Georgia is the next Southern state where Republicans are convening to redraw political districts in ways that could diminish the political power of Black and other nonwhite voters.

Sources: AP News


Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous flooding

Sources: AP News


Nvidia CEO says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI

Sources: AP News


Retail sales rise 0.9% in May, showing consumer resilience

Sources: AP News


Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

Sources: AP News