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Iran is positively reviewing its participation in peace talks after a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining negotiations. Pakistan is working to end a US blockade that has been in place for several weeks. A two-week ceasefire is set to expire.
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman. Oil prices rose to $74 per barrel. Live updates: Iran war news, Iran peace talks hang in the balance, as oil prices climb CNN.
Iran is considering attending peace talks. A ceasefire is set to expire. Iran war live: Tehran considering attending peace talks ahead of ceasefire expiry Reuters.
US stocks fell from record highs as investors await the outcome of ceasefire talks between Iran and its adversaries. The S&P 500 declined 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.7% in morning trading. The talks are set to resume in the coming days.
Oil prices rose after a ship was seized. The US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, causing wild swings in energy markets. The incident added to tensions in the region.
South Africa's ambassador to the UN, Mxele Mchunu, criticised the UN for being powerless. The criticism comes as democracy faces strain globally. Mchunu made the comments at a UN meeting on sustainable development.
Iran shifted its stance on peace talks. Tehran now says it is open to negotiations with the US. US President Donald Trump announced a team will head to Islamabad, and separately, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran could meet with the US without preconditions.
Iran's foreign minister warned the U. S. of "serious consequences" after Washington imposed new sanctions on Tehran. The U. had accused Iran of attacking a U. drone in the region. Iran's warning came as the U. said it would increase its military presence in the area.
The US has begun extracting uranium from bombed facilities in Ukraine. The operation is taking place in unstable tunnels beneath the damaged sites. Iran has already rejected any proposal involving direct transfer of extracted uranium to the United States.
The United Nations reports over 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza from October 2023 to December 2025. This period saw significant escalation in violence in the region. The UN documented these fatalities amid ongoing conflict.
US President Trump announced new talks with Iran. A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire, which was already fragile, raised the stakes for future negotiations between the two countries. The talks come amid existing tensions between the US and Iran.
US seized an Iranian cargo ship. Iran stated it has no plans for negotiation. The US president said his negotiators would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening.
Shamim Mafi, an Iranian woman, was arrested in the US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan. She is accused of brokering sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran. The arrest was made in the United States.
The United States government has started refunding tariffs, with businesses able to apply online for a total of $160bn in expected refunds. Consumers are unlikely to see the benefits of these refunds.
Ugandan and DRC forces freed around 200 hostages in a joint operation against ADF militants in eastern DRC. The operation was conducted jointly by Uganda's military and forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rumen Radev, a former president, won an election in Bulgaria. This gives the country a chance for stability and to address corruption that has hindered its growth. Radev's victory has raised hopes for change among Bulgarians.
Adobe launched an AI-powered suite for corporate clients. The suite aims to enhance content creation and workflow automation. This move comes as competition in the AI market intensifies among major tech companies.
Gheorghe Hagi resumed managing the Romania national football team 25 years after his initial tenure. He signed a contract with the Romanian Football Federation on June 10. Hagi previously managed the team from 1994 to 1998.
Pacific Island states are resisting efforts by powerful nations to weaken a key climate agreement on shipping decarbonisation. The Pacific Islands Forum has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the agreement, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
UK Prime Minister Starmer faced questioning from MPs over the Mandelson scandal. He stated that he and other ministers were not informed that Peter Mandelson had failed the independent vetting process until last week. Starmer described the failure to disclose this information as "unforgivable".
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Japan. Japan is among the most earthquake-prone nations in the world.
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