THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 166 • Updated Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC

US and Iran reach deal to end war, Trump lifts naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began.

Sources: AP News


Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at White House

Donald Trump turned 80 and celebrated with a UFC cage fight on the White House lawn, following the announcement of a deal to end the war with Iran.

Sources: AP News


New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA title, with Jalen Brunson scoring 45 points and earning Finals MVP.

Sources: AP News


Iran's World Cup experience less joyful amid war with host US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said the team's World Cup experience is challenging due to the multifold disruptions caused by tensions from the war with co-host U.S.

Sources: AP News


12 dead in Missouri skydiving plane crash

A pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed in a field and caught fire.

Sources: AP News


Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel strikes despite ceasefire

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite a ceasefire.

Sources: AP News


SpaceX stock soars in debut, making Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX made its debut on Wall Street, with its stock soaring and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame at 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36.

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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade after court rulings

Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center's facade following court rulings, an official confirmed.

Sources: AP News


El Nino expected to be big, bad, costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

Scientists warn that El Nino is here and could be large and costly, bringing extreme heat, floods, droughts, and fires.

Sources: AP News