Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's control. The parties discussed the return of frozen assets and the sale of Iranian oil.
Gold prices stabilized following reports of progress in US-Iran talks. The metal's value holds near $4,190 per ounce.
Lithuania invests 3 million euros in the development of a domestic interceptor drone to combat enemy drones. The project will be implemented in two stages, with up to three participants receiving funding in the first stage.
The Norway national team beat Senegal 3:2 in a 2026 World Cup match. Erling Haaland scored two goals, and the teams scored four goals after halftime.
Iran and the US agreed to establish a telephone hotline and a coordination center in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent incidents. The sides also discussed Iran's access to $12 billion in frozen assets and the lifting of oil sanctions.
President of Honduras Nasry Asfura announced plans to purchase Ukrainian drones to strengthen border protection and fight crime. He visited Kyiv last week, where he met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The US has completed a 42-day quarantine for the last passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship. A hantavirus outbreak occurred on board, resulting in the deaths of three people.
The French national team defeated Iraq 3:0 in a 2026 World Cup match. The game was interrupted for almost two hours due to a severe thunderstorm, Kylian Mbappé scored a brace.
The family of one-year-old Cohen Wiley, who died during a police shooting in Mississippi, demands the release of video of the incident. An attorney called for the publication of camera recordings to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.
The U. S. Department of the Interior has proposed cutting bonds for oil and gas companies by 95%. This is intended to boost investment in energy resource extraction.
MEPs from Finland and Denmark have been accused of racist remarks after a vote on deportation centers. A complaint was filed with the President of the European Parliament over online harassment of a colleague of Iraqi origin.
In Los Angeles, firefighters are battling a blaze at the Lineage Logistics warehouse for the fifth day. Thick smoke has caused unhealthy levels of air pollution, and authorities have declared a state of emergency.
The France-Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup was interrupted due to a thunderstorm and lightning. The match will be completed the same night, with France leading 1-0.
US President Donald Trump stated that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a priority, even despite concerns about economic consequences. He did not rule out military action if Tehran does not comply with the terms of the agreement.
A Russian strike on the Zaporizhzhia district damaged private homes. A 73-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman sought medical assistance.
The intensity of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing, with two dozen vessels passing through in the last 24 hours. GPS jamming activity in the strait has decreased.
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stated that the time for negotiations with Russia has not yet come. The EU is discussing the restoration of contacts, but most leaders consider the moment inappropriate.
The Order of the White Eagle, returned by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will be handed over for permanent storage to the Chancellery of the President of Poland. The award will not be presented to anyone else.
Global oil prices fell more than 3% after statements about progress in US-Iran negotiations. Brent fell to $77.90 per barrel, WTI to $74.82 per barrel.
On the night of June 23, explosions were heard in several areas of occupied Crimea due to an attack by Ukrainian drones. Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was blocked, and Russian air defense unsuccessfully attempted to shoot down the drones.
The summit between the UK and the EU, scheduled for July 22, has been postponed after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. European Council President Costa confirmed the postponement of the meeting.
The Moscow Exchange index collapsed by 4. 23% on June 22, marking the strongest one-day decline since September 2022. Gazprom shares fell below 100 rubles for the first time since 2008.
In Carpentras, children aged 2 and 4 were found dead in a car during the heatwave. The main theory is that the children got into the car on their own while their mother was shopping.
On June 22, 19 earthquakes were recorded near the coast of Crimea. The most powerful tremor had a magnitude of 4.5.
The US and Iran, during negotiations in Switzerland, agreed on a roadmap for a peace deal. The US eased sanctions for 60 days, and a lull was recorded in Lebanon.
A Russian airstrike with a guided aerial bomb on the outskirts of the Sumy community caused severe injuries to a 57-year-old trolleybus driver. The man is in critical condition, doctors are fighting for his life.
American music producer Clive Davis died at the age of 94 in his Manhattan apartment. He discovered world stars, including Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
In Chicago, seven people were killed and 38 others wounded in shootings over the weekend. President Trump criticized the Illinois state authorities and proposed federal intervention.
On June 21, Russian drones attacked Hlukhiv in Sumy region. As a result of the strike, a 14-year-old child was seriously injured, her condition is stable.
According to CNN, the war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $40 billion. Americans faced rising fuel prices and an acceleration of inflation to over 4%.
