Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran

Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.

By The New York Times

Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday – podcast

As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president? This weekend kicks off an extravaganza of celebrations for the US, marking 250 years of independence from Britain – and for Donald Trump, marking 80 years of being, well, him. Presidents gone-by would have used a milestone anniversary to promote national unity. Trump is organising a cage fight. The president is adamant that every decent, flag-waving American will enjoy th...

By Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Mehdi Hasan; produced by Tom Glasser, May Robson, Aisha Riaz and Brian McNamara; executive producer Homa Khaleeli

Hegseth: Guantanamo Bay prisoners ‘should have been executed’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the prisoners of the US at Guantanamo Bay ‘should have been executed’.

Cuba: Amid blockade, Pentagon chief issues military warning

The US secretary of defense visited troops stationed at Guantanamo Bay near the southern tip of Cuba. He warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could potentially threaten American soil.

Suicide deaths have largely fallen in the US. This state stands apart

Deaths fell 3% nationally from 2023-2024 — but have been rising over the past two decades overall

By Julia Musto

FIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials

FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.

US bases targeted in Gulf, explosions in Iran, warning on Hormuz: What happened in last 24 hours?

Fresh strikes came as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict appeared to have reached another impasse.

2nd South Korean-operated vessel exits Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

A second vessel operated by a South Korean shipping company has successfully navigated out of the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul said Thursday, even as Iran warned that it would target any ship attempting to transit the strategic waterway following renewed US airstrikes. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vessel, a liquefied natural gas carrier operated by a South Korean company, had safely exited the strait and was continuing its voyage. The ship is not bound for South Korea and has eight S

By The Korea Herald

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured. The military’s Central Command announced the strikes were complete about four hours after they began shortly after midnight in Tehran, saying in a […]

As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

The big question in the Gulf is whether Iran will continue to carry out missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. This includes threats to all the countries Iran has hit.

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The attacks are the latest development in an escalating exchange of strikes that threatens to reignite a full-scale war, which was paused in early April when the two sides agreed to a fragile ceasefire

By Reuters

California Gets 80% Of All Federal Cash For Illegal Immigrant Families: Report

California Gets 80% Of All Federal Cash For Illegal Immigrant Families: Report Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, California is home to the lion’s share of illegal immigrant families in the United States with children who received federal welfare assistance in 2024, according to a federal report published on June 10. More than 80 percent of all nationwide cash assistance allocated to such households was spent in California. The report tracked $759 million in Tem...

By Tyler Durden

US military presence in Nigeria based on invitation – AFRICOM

AFRICOM confirms US military presence in Nigeria is by invitation, respecting sovereignty and mutual interest. Learn about the US-Nigeria partnership again Read More: https://punchng.com/us-military-presence-in-nigeria-based-on-invitation-africom/

By Punch Newspapers