US and Iran on brink of peace deal as Hormuz toll demand emerges

US and Iran near final deal, Tehran demands fees for Hormuz passage Pakistan says the agreement could be signed within 24 hours, with Iran seeking to charge ships for crossing the Strait of Hormuz and secure sanctions relief before nuclear talks. 12

Israel issues broad evacuation warnings as strikes hit southern Lebanon The Israeli army warned residents of 24 locations to evacuate north of the Zahrani River, while Hezbollah launched drone attacks on Israeli vehicles. 3

Trump and Macron to dine at Versailles after G7 summit in France Trump will also hold separate meetings with leaders of Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and attend a working session with Ukraine's Zelenskyy at the G7. 45

Ukrainian drone strike kills one, wounds three in southern Russia The strike hit port installations near the Kerch Strait, causing a fire; Russia says it shot down 177 drones overnight. 6

Canada's Carney declares new world order built with Europe not US Carney says middle powers should combine strength rather than compete for favor with great powers, as he meets Irish and French leaders ahead of G7. 7

Trump announces US strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela A US Southern Command operation targeted the compound of Héctor Guerrero Flores, charged with racketeering and terrorism. 89

North Korea condemns Seoul-EU statement on Russia military ties Pyongyang says cooperation with Moscow is a sovereign right and calls the joint statement a grave hostile act. 10