Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated during an extended Oval Office discussion that he wants to end the ongoing conflict with Iran by any means. While focusing on domestic issues, he briefly mentioned his desire to move away from the Iran war, expressing fatigue with the situation. Trump has also been pushing for the passage of the 'Save America Voting Act', which he referenced during the meeting.

Reports suggest that Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to meet another negotiating team in Doha on Tuesday. Both sides reportedly hope to end the fighting, which had previously seen repeated ceasefire violations but is currently paused. Mediators have expressed frustration, noting the difficulty of sustaining dialogue between the parties.

Trump stated that he is willing to hold talks and claimed that Iranian representatives also want discussions, though Iran has denied this. The situation remains uncertain until direct talks occur, but it is clear that Trump seeks a way out of the conflict, describing other matters as exhausting.

Australia has strengthened its law prohibiting social media use by children under 16, doubling the maximum fine for violating platforms to 99 million Australian dollars. The revised legislation empowers the independent eSafety Commissioner to demand proof from social media companies on compliance measures and to conduct more effective investigations and enforcement actions. The government acknowledged that many minors continue to access restricted platforms despite the ban, which took effect on December 10 of the previous year.

Investigations have begun against major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for alleged non-compliance. A report by the eSafety Commission found that seven out of ten under-16 users with pre-ban accounts still manage to access these platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells criticized major technology companies for failing to take sufficient steps to enforce the law.

Australia’s initiative has influenced other countries, with the United Kingdom announcing plans for a similar ban by spring 2027. The UK proposal also considers nighttime restrictions for users under 18 and measures to limit infinite scrolling.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the civil case filed by writer and journalist E. Jean Carroll. The decision, announced on Monday, leaves intact a lower court ruling that ordered Trump to pay $5 million in damages for sexual abuse and defamation. The Supreme Court’s refusal means the compensation verdict remains enforceable.

Carroll first sued Trump for defamation in 2019 and later filed a separate civil suit for sexual assault in 2022 under a new New York law allowing victims to pursue older claims. A jury found Trump liable in the 2022 case and awarded Carroll $5 million. Another defamation case from 2019 resulted in an $83 million damages order, which could exceed $100 million with interest. Trump has consistently denied all allegations, arguing that the trial judge made procedural errors and that certain evidence should not have been admitted.

Following the Supreme Court’s latest decision, Carroll may soon receive the $5.5 million Trump had previously deposited under court supervision. Trump’s legal team still has the option to appeal the separate $83 million judgment.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the recent decline in global oil prices, attributing it to the effects of an interim agreement with Iran. In a social media post on Monday, Trump stated that oil prices are now lower than before the start of Iran’s nuclear disarmament process. In another post, he added that fuel prices are falling rapidly. He also asserted that his approval rating has reached its highest level ever.

According to the report, Brent crude futures traded at 73 dollars per barrel on Monday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate stood at 69 dollars. These figures represent about a 15 percent decrease compared to prices before the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The report cited Al Jazeera as the source of this information.

The statements come amid ongoing attention to global energy markets and geopolitical developments involving Iran, though the report did not specify further economic or political reactions.

MD Masudur Rahman, a Bangladeshi-born politician from Hajiganj in Chandpur, has become a prominent figure in Connecticut’s mainstream politics. After arriving in the United States with only a few hundred dollars and a backpack, he gradually built a successful business career before entering public service. Rahman currently represents Connecticut’s 4th Senate District, which includes Manchester, Glastonbury, Andover, and Bolton. First elected in 2022 as a Democratic Party candidate, he is now serving his second term and has received his party’s nomination for a third.

Rahman’s early years in the U.S. were marked by struggle and perseverance. He worked various jobs before establishing businesses in healthcare, import-export, and construction, creating thousands of jobs in Connecticut. His involvement in community and political organizations grew from a desire to increase representation for Bangladeshi-Americans in mainstream politics.

As chair of the Senate Planning and Development Committee, Rahman has led initiatives to address housing shortages, particularly for low-income residents. He continues to encourage Bangladeshi youth to engage in politics and pursue leadership roles through hard work and determination.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that continued Ukrainian attacks have caused some fuel shortages in Russia, though he described the situation as not yet serious. In an interview released by the Kremlin on Sunday, Putin explained that after four years of war, Ukrainian strikes have affected Russia’s energy infrastructure.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian forces have regularly targeted Ukrainian cities, civilians, and energy facilities. In response, Ukraine has launched counterattacks on oil refineries and other military sites inside Russia. Putin stated that Russia’s main task now is to strengthen its air defense systems, particularly to secure energy supplies to Crimea.

Authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea declared a state of emergency on Friday due to fuel shortages and power outages, blaming Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil installations. Putin also expressed hope that once the Middle East situation stabilizes, a U.S. delegation might visit Moscow to discuss ending the war.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has said that U.S. President Donald Trump failed to achieve the stated goals of the Iran war. She urged the Trump administration to explain what the United States had actually gained from the conflict. Sherrill criticized the administration’s shifting objectives and rising costs, saying that the public deserves a clear account of the war’s outcomes.

The Democratic governor noted that Trump had offered multiple justifications for the conflict, including eliminating Iran’s missile program, halting its nuclear ambitions, changing the regime, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to her, none of these goals have been achieved so far. She also pointed out that commercial shipping through the waterway had continued even before the war began.

Her remarks, shared on social media, reflect growing scrutiny of the war’s rationale and its impact on U.S. security and expenditure.

A report by Axios on Sunday highlighted a growing anti-Israel sentiment among young Republicans in the United States, raising questions about the Republican Party’s long-standing support for Israel. Shibley Telhami, director of the University of Maryland’s Critical Issues Poll, noted that something significant is clearly taking shape among younger Republicans.

According to the report, dissatisfaction has grown within parts of the Republican base due to Israel’s military operations in Gaza and disagreements between former President Donald Trump’s administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over ending the Iran war. A Pew Research Center survey in April found that 40 percent of Republicans hold negative views of Israel, with the rate rising to 57 percent among those aged 18 to 49, compared to 25 percent among those 50 and older.

Recent polls from Quinnipiac University and the University of Maryland also indicate declining support for Israel’s actions in Gaza, while criticism from prominent “America First” conservatives has fueled the trend. Ralph Reed of the Faith and Freedom Coalition warned that although party leadership remains pro-Israel, support among Republicans is falling at an alarming rate.

The Trump administration has issued a strict directive regarding immigrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated in a CNN interview that those under TPS must either secure permanent residency through legal means or prepare to return to their home countries. His comments followed a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allowed the administration to move forward with ending TPS protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians.

Mullin emphasized that TPS was never intended as a permanent immigration program and said the government would assist those choosing voluntary return with airfare and about $2,100 in financial support. The TPS program had previously allowed foreign nationals affected by war, natural disasters, or major crises to stay temporarily in the U.S., but the current administration has begun steps to terminate it.

Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department continues to warn citizens against traveling to Haiti and Syria due to ongoing violence, terrorism, and high crime risks, even as the administration moves to end TPS protections for nationals from those countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump has again issued a stern warning against Iran, saying the United States is prepared to increase military pressure if necessary. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday, Trump wrote that a time may come when the U.S. will have no choice but to complete the military action it had successfully begun, suggesting that such a move could end the existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Defense analyst and former Austrian military attaché Wolfgang Pusztai told Al Jazeera that Trump’s remarks should not be taken literally. He said the comments were aimed not only at Iran or the international community but also at domestic political audiences in the United States. According to Pusztai, such threats are not unusual for Trump, who knows that additional military pressure or new attacks would not significantly harm Iran.

Pusztai added that Washington might consider reimposing a blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that such a situation could again expose Gulf countries to heightened regional tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform showing himself carrying the Earth on his shoulders, drawing a parallel with the Greek mythological figure Atlas. The image, shared on Saturday, depicted Trump kneeling with an American flag draped over his body. The post came a day after U.S. forces struck an Iranian drone storage site following an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump did not include any caption, leaving the intended message unclear.

The Atlas reference alludes to the Titan condemned to hold up the heavens, later popularly depicted as bearing the world. Trump’s post follows earlier instances where he used AI-generated imagery likening himself to divine or heroic figures. A previous image showing him in priestly attire healing a patient drew criticism from some Republican supporters, who viewed it as blasphemous. Trump later said he meant to portray himself as a doctor helping people, not as Jesus.

The Independent reported that it had sought comment from the White House regarding Trump’s latest posts, which also included a comparison between his youthful photo and that of former President Barack Obama.

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has warned that President Donald Trump could face legal action if he continues military operations against Iran. Khanna stated that the recent US attacks on Iranian targets violate a war powers resolution passed by Congress this week, which restricts the president’s authority to engage in hostilities without explicit congressional approval.

The Senate passed the resolution on Tuesday by a 50–48 vote, following a similar bill passed earlier in the House on June 3. The measure directs the president to withdraw US armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such action. The US Central Command claimed responsibility for airstrikes on ten Iranian military targets, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps reported bombings in five coastal areas.

The dispute underscores growing tensions between the executive branch and Congress over control of military actions, with potential legal challenges looming if the administration does not comply with the resolution.

A nonprofit organization called the Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a request in the United States seeking prosecution of Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on charges of war crimes, genocide, and direct incitement to genocide. The petition was submitted to the US Department of Justice ahead of Ben-Gvir’s possible visit to New York City in early July.

The foundation stated that the move comes amid growing international concern over Ben-Gvir’s actions and rhetoric. Last year, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on him for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. He has repeatedly called for intensifying Israeli military operations in the region.

Following a Hezbollah attack that killed four Israeli soldiers last week, Ben-Gvir reportedly said that “the whole of Lebanon should be burned.” The Hind Rajab Foundation’s US representative, Jake Rome, described Ben-Gvir as one of the most serious offenders of the time and urged Washington to arrest and prosecute him.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to wipe Iran off the face of the earth following renewed American military strikes. In a post on his social media platform X, Trump said the United States had attacked Iran’s missile and drone depots and coastal radar sites for violating a ceasefire agreement. He warned that if the situation continues, the U.S. might be forced to complete militarily what it had started, leaving Iran with no existence.

According to the report, Iran responded by launching missile and drone attacks on eight U.S. military installations across the Middle East. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the strikes as the “final response” to what it called renewed American aggression against Iran.

The exchange marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict if retaliatory actions persist.

The United States has announced plans to bid for hosting the 2038 FIFA World Cup as a single nation, following its role as the main host of the 2026 tournament shared with Mexico and Canada. Andrew Gi­liano, executive director of the White House World Cup Taskforce, indicated in an interview with the BBC that the U.S. aims to bring the world’s biggest football event back to its soil within the next decade. The 2026 edition features 104 matches, 78 of which are being held in the U.S., despite debates over ticket prices and visa issues.

FIFA is considering expanding the number of participating teams from 48 to 64 by 2030, and Gi­liano argued that no country is better equipped than the U.S. to handle such a large-scale event. The 2030 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, while Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole host for 2034. The U.S. bid for 2038 is expected to begin after those tournaments.

FIFA’s commercial interest in the U.S. market remains strong, supported by existing infrastructure and positive fan response, which have encouraged early preparations for another major hosting opportunity.