A senior US official confirmed that sanctions waivers covering Iranian oil sales will take effect once the agreement is formally signed on Friday.
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Anthropic Pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models Following Trump Administration Order
Anthropic removed its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models from public access in response to a Trump administration directive amid AI regulatory tensions.
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.
Taiwan FactCheck Centre Exposes Fake AI Doctors Spreading Health Misinformation
Taiwan FactCheck Centre was named a GlobalFact 2026 award finalist after exposing a network of AI-generated fake doctors spreading medical misinformation.
Philippines Elects Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Ending Leadership Crisis
The Philippine Senate resolved a leadership dispute that began June 3, electing Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president with support from all 13 senators present.
Mexico Wins Opening World Cup Match 2-0 Against South Africa at Estadio Azteca
Mexico’s football team won its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match 2-0 against South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Ceasefire Is ‘Practically Meaningless’ After Continued Attacks
Iran’s foreign minister characterised the ceasefire as ineffective given continued strikes, with Iran accusing Israel of violating the Lebanon truce 84 times.
Estadio Azteca Hosts Historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the first 48-team World Cup across three nations.
G7 Leaders Sign Joint Declaration Backing Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity
Leaders of the G7, including Trump, issued a joint declaration committing to bolster Ukraine’s defence and increase sanctions on Russia’s energy sector.
Trump Wraps G7 Summit in France With Iran Deal at Centre of Agenda
President Trump concluded the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, defending the 14-point US-Iran agreement and visiting the Palace of Versailles before departing.