Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire; Mali and Russia Sign Nuclear Deal; Hungary and Slovakia to Block EU-Russia Sanctions

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President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending a 12-day war that displaced millions. The developments raise questions about U.S. war powers and congressional oversight as Trump continues military engagement in the Middle East. Meanwhile, international alliances are shifting as European unity faces strain over Russia sanctions, with Hungary and Slovakia poised to block new EU measures, while Canada strengthens ties with Europe through a new defense pact. Across the globe, Russia expands its nuclear partnerships with Mali, China weighs maritime security strategies in the Strait of Hormuz, and corruption scandals rock Costa Rica's highest offices.

Top Stories

• Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers - New York Times

• Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says - Reuters

• Mali and Russia sign deal on nuclear energy during Goïta's Moscow visit - Africa News

• China not likely to use navy to secure Hormuz Strait, analyst says - SCMP

• Hungary and Slovakia set to block EU's fresh Russia sanction package  - Euro News

• Canada signs defense pact with EU - Politico

• Costa Rican prosecutors accuse president, other high-ranking officials of illegal campaign finance - Associated Press

United States

• Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers - New York Times

• Supreme Court lifts limits on Trump deporting migrants to countries not their own - Reuters

• Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump says ‘it’s time for peace’ - France24

• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead - Texas Tribune

• Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US - Associated Press

Africa

• A confidential brief urges the ICC to investigate Wagner’s promotion of atrocities in West Africa - Associated Press

• Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says - Reuters

• Police officers charged with murder of Kenyan blogger - BBC

• Mali and Russia sign deal on nuclear energy during Goïta's Moscow visit - Africa News

• Three fans die in Algeria football stadium fall - BBC 

Middle East

• Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers - New York Times

• Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says - Reuters

• Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump says ‘it’s time for peace’ - France24

• US moved aircraft, military equipment from Qatar to Saudi Arabia before attack, source says - Middle East Eye

• Oman plans to impose personal income tax, a first among Gulf states - Associated Press

Indo-Pacific  

• China’s support for Tehran grows more restrained - CNBC

• China not likely to use navy to secure Hormuz Strait, analyst says - SCMP

• Japan’s Ishiba to skip key NATO summit following Iran strikes - Japan Times

• South Korea’s Trade Chief Seeks Tariff Relief in First US Talks - Bloomberg

• Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, praising ‘stellar statesmanship’ - CNN

Europe

• Hungary and Slovakia set to block EU's fresh Russia sanction package  - Euro News

• French court upholds life sentence for man linked to jihadist murder of police couple - France24

• Most Germans want Europe to have its own nuclear umbrella, poll finds - Defense News

• Canada signs defense pact with EU - Politico

• Europe scrambles to revive diplomacy after the US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites - Associated Press

Latin America  

• Argentina's ex-President Kirchner, under house arrest, plots political fight-back - from her balcony - Reuters

• Utility workers discover 1,000-year-old mummy of a child while installing pipes in Peru - CBS

• Political group aligned with Trump, GOP seeks official party status in Mexico - Mexico News Daily

• Costa Rican prosecutors accuse president, other high-ranking officials of illegal campaign finance - Associated Press

• Dozens of soldiers seized by locals in Colombian mountains - BBC

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