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Sudan's Tasis spokesman sees no near-term political breakthrough due to deep-seated divergences.

US President Donald Trump warns of a potential new attack on Iran if a deal is not reached.

The African Development Bank approved a four-million-dollar grant to help Zimbabwe clear arrears and rejoin international financial markets, supporting dialogue and reforms over thirty-six months amid the country's 21.5-billion-dollar debt crisis.

North China prepares for heavy rain with railway suspensions and weather alerts issued.

A car rammed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring seven people, with two seriously hurt, and the driver was arrested.

Canada is on alert after one person tested positive for hantavirus in British Columbia.

Samsung Electronics proposes unconditional talks with its union amid a potential strike.

BYD's strategy differs from traditional automakers by integrating vehicle production with technology and infrastructure.

Ships declare “All Chinese Crew” to avoid attacks at sea

China positioned itself as mediator in the fragile US-Iran tensions, urging diplomatic efforts and cautioning against escalation that could disrupt global energy security and trade routes, potentially leveraging this instability in negotiations with Trump.

The US Treasury sanctioned Cuban President Diaz-Canel and government entities, prompting him to vow continued resistance against what Havana calls deliberate economic blockade escalation, intensifying decades-long bilateral tensions amid Trump's signals of tougher Cuba policy.

Uganda is drawn with Tunisia, Libya, and Botswana in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Leeward Islands on Saturday at 1450 GMT.

Kazakhstan launched the Astana light rail system with President Tokayev attending the inauguration ceremony.

Rwandan genocide suspect Lucien Kabuga, 93, died in UN custody in The Hague.

OpenAI explores legal options against Apple over a strained partnership.

A Texas jury found Exxon Mobil not liable to investors over Canadian oil sands and gas assets claims.

BYD's ultrafast charging technology could transform transportation by making electric vehicles more convenient.

The U.S. and China are considering official AI discussions, potentially at Trump-Xi summit next week, to address shared security concerns including autonomous weapons, unpredictable AI models, and cyberattacks amid intensifying global AI competition.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halted with only three transits in twelve hours as US-Iran tensions escalated, reflecting a breakdown in deterrence and threatening global oil markets that depend on this critical chokepoint.

Escalating Middle East military tensions between Iran and the U.S. drove Brent crude up 1.09% to $97.05 and WTI up 1.08% to $94.77 per barrel, with analysts warning potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push prices above $100.

China issues alerts as heavy rains hit multiple provinces, causing floods and landslides.

Nigeria investigates a suspected gas exposure incident at schools in Ogun State.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Middle East developments, regional stability, energy security, and bilateral cooperation via phone call, with Putin acknowledging UAE's mediation in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchanges.

Konami discontinues eFootball service in Russia and Belarus effective June 15, 2026, joining other gaming companies withdrawing from these regions since 2022 due to tightening service restrictions and geopolitical tensions affecting the gaming industry.

OpenAI adds its Codex coding tool to the ChatGPT mobile app, expanding access.

BYD and Tesla's rivalry will focus on infrastructure, battery innovation, and global expansion.

Five Italians died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives while exploring caves at a depth of 50 meters.

US and Bahrain push UN action over Hormuz tensions

Sudan's war enters third year, worsening humanitarian crisis for millions.