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Trump personally approached Apple about renaming Lake Ontario in its maps. Google Maps is already showing the new name to users in the US.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
General Dynamics has delivered the first XM30 Wolf prototype to the United States for testing. The winner of the competition to select the Bradley’s successor is expected to be chosen in 2027.
In North Carolina, a 17-year-old girl was charged with aiding an attack on a mosque in which three people were killed. She faces life imprisonment.
The Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin. Production of PAC-3 MSE missiles will be tripled, while THAAD production will be increased fourfold.
Russia’s Finance Ministry did not mention Ukraine in its G20 report. The US said that Bessent and Siluanov discussed Trump’s plan to end the war.
The UAE said it had intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. Abu Dhabi called the incident a violation of sovereignty amid the escalation.
Turkmenistan has eliminated 8 large-scale methane leaks from old oil and gas facilities. In 2023, the country received 192 warnings from the UN.
The United States may carry out limited strikes on Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. The goal is to deter attacks on vessels and aircraft.
The EPA may grant refineries more than 1. 8 billion fuel credits to curb prices. Farmers fear a decline in demand for corn for ethanol.
U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is in no hurry to bring a sanctions package to support Ukraine up for consideration. Democrats fear Trump would be granted excessive tariff powers.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov took part in a G20 meeting for the first time since the invasion. Europeans threatened to boycott the photo, and he did not appear.
A Ukrainian coin won the award for the most inspiring coin in the “Coin of the Year” competition. It is dedicated to the resilience of the military and the unity of Ukrainians.
Zelenskyy had a constructive conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The parties are determining the date of their visit to Ukraine.
Brent and WTI rose by more than 2% after U. S. and Iranian strikes. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined due to the attacks.
Donald Trump plans to actively campaign for Republicans in the fall. He also dismissed the need for a deal with Iran in the protracted conflict.
Goldman Sachs warned of a global shortage of refining capacity due to wars and strikes on refineries. The forecast for diesel fuel margins has been raised to $63 in the U.S. and $49 in the EU.
The IRGC said it had carried out missile and drone strikes on U. S. facilities in Jordan and the UAE. Jordan reported intercepting 8 missiles.
Trump claimed the destruction of an energy hub on Kharg Island. Reuters found that the published video of the explosions was most likely created by AI.
Leaders of Pacific island nations gathered in Palau amid the US-China struggle for influence. The president called for a focus on climate and the economy.
The AI for All program is intended to provide citizens with free access to the premium features of local chatbots. Seoul seeks to reduce its dependence on the United States and China.
A flash flood in Arizona damaged infrastructure in the Grand Canyon. Rescuers are evacuating people and searching for at least 15 missing persons.
Maduro released photos from an American prison, taken back on June 25. Users are asking how he passed them on for publication.
Google Maps in the US shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” following Trump’s executive order. In Canada and on Apple Maps, the name has not been changed.
Senator Richard Blumenthal called on the House of Representatives to approve sanctions against Russia. The Senate supported the bill by a vote of 86.
Brent prices rose 1. 6% after the U.S. strike on Iranian missile installations. Markets are anticipating a possible Federal Reserve rate hike.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Aleksey Zhuravlyov called for the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to force its capitulation. There are no signs of preparations for a strike.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.
The launch of Crew-13 to the ISS was postponed due to an oxidizer leak in Dragon's propulsion system. A new date for the mission has not yet been determined.