Economy

Asia Pacific

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has quintupled visa fees for foreigners, marking the first increase in nearly 50 years, according to the BBC.

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Leaders

Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader Amid Party Challenge

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday as leader of the Labour Party amid a challenge from new Labour legislator Andy Burnham, according to Al Jazeera.

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Diplomacy & Trade

What Are the End Goals of Iran-US Negotiations? 60-Day Window Set

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a preliminary deal to end the conflict with Iran, setting a 60-day window for a permanent agreement, according to multiple reports. The deal, announced at the Palace of Versailles, includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming oil exports.

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Leaders

Ethiopian PM’s Party Wins 90% of Seats in Parliamentary Election

Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has won another parliamentary majority, securing over 90 percent of the available seats, according to the Associated Press.

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Markets

Miami World Cup Visitors to Boost Local Economy by $1.3 Billion

Miami is preparing for a surge of FIFA World Cup visitors, with South Florida expecting between 600,000 to 1 million visitors. The economic impact is projected to reach $1.3 billion, according to FIFA.

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Americas

Bolivian President Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests, according to BBC.

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Elections

Starmer Vows to Fight Burnham’s Leadership Challenge

British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from rival Andy Burnham, following Burnham’s victory in a special election, according to NBC News.

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Corporate

UK Gilt Yields Jump as Borrowing Rises and Starmer Faces Challenge

U.K. gilt yields jumped as public borrowing hit a six-year high in May, while Labour leader Keir Starmer now faces a potential leadership challenge from Andy Burnham, according to CNBC.

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Africa

Global Reparatory Justice Framework Adopted in Accra

A global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted at a conference in Ghana, according to a report from The Guardian.

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Cine

Jurassic World Dominion supera a Star Wars como película más cara

Jurassic World: Dominion, de Universal, se convirtió en la película más cara del mundo con un presupuesto de $658.8 millones, según Fortune.

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Africa

Zimbabwe Passes Bill to Extend President’s Time in Power to 2030

Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030, according to BBC.

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Corporate

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

A new agreement with Iran includes provisions for removing nuclear material but lacks detailed restrictions on enrichment, according to US officials. Iran currently holds 440kg of uranium enriched to 60%, as reported by BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized NATO allies for 'free-riding,' according to the BBC, and announced a six-month review of the U.S. military presence in Europe.

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AI

GTA 6 Pre-Order Date and Cover Art Revealed by Rockstar

Rockstar Games confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026, alongside the release of the game's official cover art. The date marks a significant step toward the November 19, 2026, launch.

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Middle East

US Must Force Israel to Change Policy on Lebanon: 10 Key Points

The U.S. Defense Department expressed concern over Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryde.

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