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미-이란 평화협정, 월드컵 ‘팀 멜리’에 어떤 영향?

미국과 이란의 평화협정이 이란 월드컵 대표팀 '팀 멜리'에 어떤 영향을 줄지 주목된다. 이란 팀은 미국의 비자 문제와 물류 차질로 고통받아…

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Trump and Iran President Sign War-Ending Deal

Trump and Iran President Sign War-Ending Deal

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement to end the war between their countries during the G7 summit in France. According to BBC, Trump warned that the US would "bomb the hell" out of Iran if no final deal emerged.

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Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran after threatening an attack earlier in the week, citing ongoing negotiations. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue examines the mixed messaging and raises questions about Trump’s strategy.

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Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered

Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered

A massive whale graveyard, stretching 1,200 km in the Indian Ocean, has been found to contain remains dating back as far as 5.3 million years. The discovery, made by an international team of researchers, has sparked excitement in the scientific community.

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US Inflation Hits 3-Year High Amid Energy Surge

US Inflation Hits 3-Year High Amid Energy Surge

US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, as energy prices surged by 60% of the monthly increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the data.

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U.S. Court Rejects Trump’s Global 10% Tariff Plan

U.S. Court Rejects Trump’s Global 10% Tariff Plan

A U.S. trade court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose a universal 10% tariff on global imports, marking the second major legal blow to his trade strategy. The ruling found the administration unlawfully used Section 122 of the Trade Act to justify the measure.

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Iran Says US Revoked World Cup Ticket Allocation

Iran Says US Revoked World Cup Ticket Allocation

Iran’s football federation has said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its team’s World Cup group games, according to a statement from the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI).

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Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian PM Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary elections

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, reinforcing his political position amid ongoing regional tensions. According to European Parliament reports and independent analysts, the outcome reflects broader geopolitical dynamics in the Caucasus.

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Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian artist and creator of the acclaimed graphic novel Persepolis, died at the age of 56. Her death followed the loss of her husband, Mattias Ripa, in April 2025.

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Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Canada

Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Canada

The Trump administration plans to impose new tariffs on more than 60 countries, including Canada and the UK, over allegations of allowing goods made with forced labor into their supply chains, according to the U.S. Trade Representative and reports from The Guardian and CBC.

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Bangladesh Diplomat Elected UN General Assembly President in 2026

Bangladesh Diplomat Elected UN General Assembly President in 2026

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, defeating Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris in a closely contested vote, according to Al Jazeera.

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US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs targeting countries over forced labour concerns, with 10% and 12.5% duties proposed on imports from 60 trading partners, according to BBC and MTV Lebanon.

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Key Events on 3 Juni: Tech, Football, and Economics

Key Events on 3 Juni: Tech, Football, and Economics

The 3rd of June has marked significant developments in technology, economics, and sports. In the EU, a 120-billion-euro digital sovereignty package was approved, while Germany's auto industry showed signs of recovery.

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Trump Admin Proposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil Despite Trade Surplus

Trump Admin Proposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil Despite Trade Surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable” and that “burden or restrict US commerce,” according to The Guardian.

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