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U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States had "just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," with an agreement expected to be signed "over the next few days."

8 reported dead after strong earthquake in southern Philippines2026-06-08
Eight people were reported dead after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Central, Eastern Europe emerges as potential new growth momentum for Europe2026-06-08
As policymakers, bankers and business leaders gathered at the European Financial Congress (EKF) in the Polish city of Sopot this week, many discussions highlighted growing opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), where infrastructure projects, EU-funded programs and rising defense spending are generating fresh demand for capital.

Mideast conflict reaches 100th day, casting shadow over global economy2026-06-08
The Middle East conflict is approaching its 100-day mark, with U.S.-Iran talks still seesawing and the outlook for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remaining uncertain.

Russia's Leningrad region repels massive drone attack2026-06-07
Russian air defense forces shot down 144 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region during an aerial attack, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on social media on Saturday.

At least 14 killed in Israeli attacks across S. Lebanon, including 3 army personnel2026-06-07
At least 14 people, including three Lebanese army personnel, were killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.

Iran dismisses uranium transfer claim -- media2026-06-06
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday rejected a report by Saudi-owned Al Arabiya network that Tehran has agreed to transfer its enriched uranium to a third country.

Putin says he sees no point in personal meeting with Zelensky2026-06-06
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he does not see the point in a personal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Kremlin says Zelensky can come to Moscow for talks any time2026-06-05
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can come to Moscow any time if he wishes to hold talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban president in latest pressure campaign2026-06-05
The United States imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several other individuals and entities on Thursday to ramp up pressure on the island country.

Russia's flagship economic forum opens in St. Petersburg2026-06-04
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened here on Wednesday, bringing together about 20,000 representatives from political, business and academic circles from more than 100 countries and territories.

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire2026-06-04
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday following trilateral negotiations in Washington.

Eurozone consumers see inflation staying high after Iran war-driven oil shock2026-06-02
Eurozone consumers expect inflation to remain elevated after the Iran conflict triggered a sharp rise in oil and energy prices, said a survey from the European Central Bank (ECB) released on Monday.

Trump says talks with Iran continue; Israel, Hezbollah agree to halt fire2026-06-02
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S.-Iran talks "are continuing, at a rapid pace," following his announcement that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to halt fire.

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