Washington and Tehran agreed to halt military strikes with high-stakes talks scheduled for June 30 in Doha focused on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues.
Death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela continues rising with the government confirming more than 1,700 people killed and tens of thousands still missing.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup with 48 teams began, with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match at Estadio Azteca.
World
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with 48 national teams for the first time, with matches across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire framework agreement while Tehran threatened to halt negotiations, as violence between Israel and Hezbollah continued.
Aid efforts intensified after twin earthquakes killed over 1,400 in Venezuela, though slow government response hampered relief efforts.
Business
Comcast plans to separate its media and technology divisions by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky as independent public companies, with the firm focusing on wireless and broadband.
Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for approximately $8 billion in a deal to expand satellite communications capabilities.
Owens Corning surged more than 14% after reports it could acquire building products rival Carlisle, putting its stock on track for its best day since 2009.
Technology
Google restricted Meta's access to Gemini AI models after Meta demanded more computing capacity than Google could supply, disrupting Meta's internal AI projects around March.
Rocket Lab agreed to acquire satellite communications company Iridium in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal, marking one of the largest consolidation moves in the commercial space industry.
Comcast revealed plans to separate its media and technology operations into distinct publicly traded entities to unlock value and pursue more focused strategies.
Science
The James Webb Space Telescope discovered exotic salt clouds on a mysterious pink world 57 light-years away, cracking a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over a decade.
Researchers created a strange new quantum state called a fractional Fermi sea where ultracold atoms organize themselves in unexpected ways, pointing to a new phase of matter.
Scientists uncovered that foamy immune cells in brain tissue from severe multiple sclerosis patients may help explain why the disease progresses rapidly in some people.
Economy
Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% at its June meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, while nine officials projected at least one rate hike later this year.
PCE inflation projections were revised sharply higher to 3.6% for 2026 and 3.3% for 2027, signaling persistent inflation remaining more stubborn than previously expected.
June nonfarm payrolls report expected Thursday to show 110,000 job gains, down from 172,000 in May but still adequate to match population growth.
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