Sudan’s RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher
The Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to capture El Fasher, according to a report by Amnesty International.
Diplomacy & Trade
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet with mediators but will not hold direct talks with Iranian officials, according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
Venezuelan Earthquakes Test Trump’s Western Policy, $150M Aid Pledged
The dual earthquakes in Venezuela are testing the Trump administration’s new foreign policy in the western hemisphere, as the US scrambles to provide a disaster response to a country it now calls an ally, according to The Guardian.
Trump’s Face Added to Select US Passports for 250th Birthday
The U.S. State Department has unveiled a limited-edition 'patriot passport' featuring former President Donald Trump's image to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, according to the BBC and AOL.com.
Venezuela quake survivors urge international aid as 250 buildings collapse
A 67-year-old survivor jumped from a first-floor window during Venezuela’s ‘brutal and fast’ earthquake, breaking her foot, while her relatives likely perished. Over 250 buildings were destroyed, most in La Guaira.
Venezuela Earthquakes: 235 Dead, International Rescue Teams Arrive
An international rescue effort is underway in Venezuela following a series of deadly earthquakes that have left 235 people confirmed dead, according to the latest updates.
Venezuela’s Rescue Teams Race as Earthquakes Wreak Havoc
Rescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after nearly simultaneous 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck, according to The Guardian. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the Department of Defense would help deploy search and rescue teams to the affected region.
UN Says Will Evacuate Sailors in Strait of Hormuz Amid Diplomatic Shifts
The United Nations says it will evacuate sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the region.
Irish Government to Contribute £197m to Cross-Border Rail Services
The Irish government will contribute €228m (£197m) to improve rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, according to the BBC.
Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Inspectors Back
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors back into the country—a key demand of the international community—with discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) happening 'as soon as today', according to the BBC.
Toy Story 5 scores record $312M global box office debut
Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' set a new box office record for the franchise with a $312 million global opening weekend in June 2026, according to Variety and BBC.
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.
Trump and Iran’s Negotiator Trade Warnings in Switzerland Talks
President Donald Trump and Iran's lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have exchanged warnings during direct talks in Switzerland, according to the BBC.
Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
Canada's immigration policies have led to asylum seekers being sent back to the U.S., where they face detention and deportation, according to a federal court challenge and advocacy groups.
Obama Presidential Center Opens with $850M Campus
The Obama Presidential Center opened on June 19 in Chicago with a $850 million campus and an array of political and cultural figures in attendance, according to Spiegel.