White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed India’s status as a critical strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
She noted that President Trump maintains a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is nearing the finalization of a bilateral trade agreement. The comments come amid Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the U.S. for the Quad summit and a UN event on state-sponsored terrorism.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday lifting nearly all longstanding economic sanctions on Syria.
According to the White House, the move fulfills a promise made to Syria’s interim leader Ahmed Al-Sharar and paves the way for Syria’s reintegration into the international financial system. However, sanctions related to human rights violations, drug trafficking, and chemical weapons will remain. The designation of Syria as a “state sponsor of terrorism” is still under review.

Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for New York City Mayor, has said that the existence of millionaires perpetuates extreme inequality and is fundamentally unjust.

He argued that the city should be designed for working-class and low-income residents. While open to working with the wealthy, Mamdani supports raising taxes on affluent New Yorkers.

In response, former President Donald Trump threatened to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani “doesn’t behave.”

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is willing to ease sanctions on Iran if the country adopts peaceful behavior and coordinates with Washington. In a Fox News interview on June 29, Trump dismissed claims that Iran removed uranium before a U.S. strike, calling it logistically difficult. He also highlighted Iran as the main obstacle to peace in the Middle East and expressed hope that Iran might join the Abraham Accords in the future.

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Former President Donald Trump warned that federal funding for New York City could be withdrawn if Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected and fails to “behave properly.”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.

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.

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.