US-Iran Peace Talks Postponed as Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Hold

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire halts Lebanon escalation as US-Iran talks collapse The ceasefire follows deadly Israeli strikes that killed 47 people in Lebanon and stalled planned US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, with Vice President JD Vance canceling his trip. 123

Ukrainian drones force Moscow refinery shutdown, trigger fuel shortages On June 18-19, record drone attacks struck the Moscow Oil Refinery, causing indefinite closure and spreading petrol rationing in 53 Russian regions. 456

Colombia’s polarized runoff pits far-right outsider against leftist senator Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda face off Sunday to succeed President Petro, with polls showing a tight race amid security and fiscal challenges. 78

EU leaders split over opening back-channel talks with Moscow At a Brussels summit, EU countries failed to agree on proposing a senior official to engage Russia on Ukraine peace negotiations, highlighting internal divisions. 9