Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that sanctions on Iran could be lifted if the country adopts a peaceful approach and cooperates with the U.S.

Trump claimed Iran is now "exhausted" following Israeli-U.S. military pressure and is incapable of continuing its nuclear ambitions. He mentioned Iran was caught off guard after failing to secure its uranium stockpile. Trump also expressed hope that more countries would join the Abraham Accords.

Former President Donald Trump warned that federal funding for New York City could be withdrawn if Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected and fails to “behave properly.” Calling Mamdani “a pure communist,” Trump stated, “If he wins and doesn’t do the right thing, they’ll get nothing—not a single dollar.” New York currently receives over $100 billion annually in federal funding. Mamdani responded by rejecting the label, saying, “I am not a communist. President Trump is targeting my race, accent, and identity to distract from real issues.”

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has harshly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s mega-budget bill, calling it “absolutely insane.” Musk warned that the legislation would push the country into “debt slavery” and destroy millions of jobs. The fallout between Musk and Trump escalated earlier in June when Trump introduced the controversial tax and spending bill, which narrowly passed a Senate hurdle with a 51-49 vote. Musk further accused the bill of supporting outdated industries while ignoring future-oriented sectors such as renewable energy and tech innovation.

An early morning explosion in Philadelphia's West Bristol Street area caused a massive fire that collapsed at least three buildings. Authorities confirmed one fatality and two women injured. Rescue teams continue to search for those potentially trapped under rubble. The cause of the explosion remains unknown.

In a separate incident on the same day in Idaho, gunmen opened fire on firefighters during a wildfire operation, killing two and injuring several others.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging: “Make a deal in Gaza. Bring the hostages back.” Although he did not name Hamas or Israel, the wording suggested he was directing the appeal to Israeli authorities. Meanwhile, a mother of one of the hostages accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—who faces charges at the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes against humanity—of refusing a ceasefire agreement to cling to power.

A Yak-52 light training aircraft crashed in Russia’s Moscow region on Saturday morning, killing all four people on board, including the pilot and trainees. Investigators said the aircraft burst into flames after slamming into an open field. Preliminary findings suggest the crash occurred when the pilot attempted a barrel roll maneuver, and the engine failed. Russian news agency TASS reported the plane took off from Severka airfield without any flight clearance.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israeli prosecutors, saying, “America spends billions more every year protecting and supporting Israel than any other country. What these uncontrolled prosecutors are doing to Netanyahu is madness, and we will not tolerate it.”

Trump argued that the legal proceedings against Prime Minister Netanyahu were obstructing critical negotiations with Hamas and Iran. He claimed Netanyahu was working toward a truce and expressed hope that a ceasefire could be reached soon.

Notably, Netanyahu had requested a two-week suspension of witness testimony in his domestic corruption trial, but the court denied the plea.

During the recent conflict, the U.S. deployed its advanced THAAD missile defense system to protect Israel from Iranian missile attacks. Military Watch reported that 60–80 interceptors were launched, each costing $12–15 million, amounting to an estimated $810 million to $1.215 billion in total expenses.

The Wall Street Journal noted that the U.S. replenished Israel’s THAAD stockpile in 2024. The system, originally designed to counter threats from countries like Iran and North Korea, saw 15–20% of its arsenal depleted in just 12 days of fighting—a quantity that could take years to rebuild.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 27 at the White House that he does not expect to get involved in a war with North Korea and emphasized his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He expressed optimism about resolving potential conflicts peacefully. Additionally, Trump mentioned that a ceasefire in Gaza could be imminent, sharing that he recently spoke with key parties involved and expects a truce by next week.

President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and undocumented immigrants has received backing from the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative judges. While the court did not directly rule on birthright citizenship, it emphasized presidential authority over executive actions. This ruling limits lower courts’ ability to block presidential orders through broad injunctions, allowing Trump to proceed with his agenda. The decision faces criticism and is expected to face further legal challenges.

Russia has launched a hypersonic Kinzhal missile at a Ukrainian military airbase in the Khmelnytskyi region, targeting the Starokostiantyniv base. Alongside the missile, explosive-laden drones were also used in the attack. The Kinzhal, known in the West as the "Dagger," is one of Russia's most powerful ballistic weapons. While Ukraine has not commented on the incident, Russia confirmed six strikes on Ukrainian military sites over the past week. The ongoing conflict began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to reconnect with former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating he is always open to dialogue and meetings. Putin acknowledged Trump's willingness for talks and emphasized the importance of arranging such engagements. On June 14, prior to the U.S. strike on Iran, both leaders had their fifth phone call this year, discussing the Middle East. Previous conversations focused on restoring bilateral ties and resolving the Ukraine conflict.

The United States reportedly used 60–80 THAAD interceptors in just 12 days to defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks, according to Military Watch Magazine. Each interceptor costs $12–15 million, totaling up to $1.2 billion. The expense highlights the unsustainable cost gap between defense and offense in prolonged conflict. Iran’s barrage included high-speed missiles like Fattah-1, traveling at Mach 15. With limited annual production of THAAD units, replenishment could take years. The system was deployed in Israel ahead of rising tensions with Iran.

The global market faces turmoil following news that U.S. President Donald Trump may remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, shaking investor confidence and causing a record drop in the dollar’s value. The dollar hit its lowest level against the euro in nearly four years, with fears of political interference undermining the Fed’s credibility and future interest rate clarity. Meanwhile, the euro, pound, yen, and Swiss franc strengthen amid rising global economic uncertainty and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his stance that Ukrainians and Russians are one nation, claiming, “From this perspective, all of Ukraine is ours. Wherever Russian troops set foot, it becomes our land.” In response, Ukraine’s foreign minister condemned the remarks, saying, “Wherever Russian troops go, they bring death, destruction, and terror.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also warned that Putin’s ambitions extend beyond Ukraine to Belarus, the Baltic states, Moldova, the Caucasus, and Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, European countries and Canada have pledged to ramp up military aid to Ukraine amid continued delays in U.S. support.