The Philippine Senate resolved a leadership dispute that began June 3, electing Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president with support from all 13 senators present.
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UAE and Iran Hold First Face-to-Face Talks Since Start of War in February
Bloomberg reported that officials from the UAE and Iran met in person for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, in a diplomatic breakthrough.
Iran Allowed to Immediately Sell Oil Under US-Iran Peace Agreement
A senior US official confirmed that sanctions waivers covering Iranian oil sales will take effect once the agreement is formally signed on Friday.
G7 Leaders Commit to Increasing Sanctions on Russia Including Energy Sector
The G7 summit declaration specifically committed to strengthen sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectors, citing the Iran deal as enabling stronger measures.
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Cities as G7 Debates New Aid and Sanctions Package
Russian strikes targeted cities across Ukraine as G7 leaders in France deliberated on expanding air defence supplies and further economic pressure on Moscow.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Oil Refinery in Boldest Attack on Russian Capital
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery ten miles from the Kremlin, marking one of the most audacious attacks on Russia’s capital.
Hezbollah Says Iran Will Not Sign Final Nuclear Deal Without Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
A Hezbollah spokesperson told Reuters that Iran has linked signing a final nuclear agreement to a full Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Israel Defies US Pressure and Vows to Continue War in Lebanon
Despite Trump’s criticism and the US-Iran ceasefire deal, Israel announced it would not stop military operations in Lebanon and would keep troops in the south.
Trump Criticises Israel’s Tactics in Lebanon as Killing Too Many Civilians
President Trump at the G7 said Israel’s approach in Lebanon kills too many civilians, adding he has a great relationship with Netanyahu but he must be more responsible.
G7 Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon and Permanent Disarmament of Hezbollah
The G7 summit declaration demanded an immediate and robust ceasefire in Lebanon and called for the permanent dismantling of Hezbollah’s military capacity.