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The US has informed Iran of its rejection to any changes in the current status quo in the Strait of Hormuz, a source tells Al Arabiya

ULA is set to launch its final Atlas V 551 rocket just after 12:30 a.m. ET. The mission will carry 29 Amazon Kuiper constellation satellites into orbit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxEYrkqNH8s

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Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) FIFA sources confirm there is no mechanism to appeal a World Cup red card in their Disciplinary Code. Which seems quite surreal. But it means Balogun will not be able to play Belgium. Free to read @TheAthleticFC

FIFA sources have confirmed that there is no appeal mechanism for red cards at the World Cup. As a result, USMNT striker Balogun, who was sent off during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, will miss the United States' Round of 16 clash against Belgium. -Athletic FC.

The Polish Armed Forces have stood down military aircraft that were scrambled as a preventive measure during the latest Russian air attack on Ukraine. Military officials confirmed that the operation concluded without any violations of Polish airspace - Reuters

The Finnish Defence Forces have established a temporary aviation restriction zone in the eastern Gulf of Finland. The military stated the measure is intended to safeguard its airspace and ensure the security of national territory amid heightened regional activity.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸FT: USA 2 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 The USA advances to the Round of 16 and will face Belgium on July 6th.

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says "positive progress" was made on issues related to the MoU following separate meeting of Qatari and Pakistani mediators with the US and Iranian delegation in Doha

VP Vance defends Trump’s Iran negotiations, saying military strength is being leveraged in peace talks, and acknowledges Trump has demanded more of the military than any of his predecessors - NYT

Former CIA Director John Brennan has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a court order to compel officials to preserve all records related to ongoing criminal investigations targeting him - AP

Gharibabadi confirmed that working groups have been established to oversee the process and address challenges, though formal negotiations for a final agreement have not yet commenced. Consultations regarding the timing and venue for future talks are reportedly ongoing through regional mediators.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has announced that the Iranian delegation’s discussions in Doha have concluded. The talks, which involved representatives from Qatar and Pakistan, focused on the implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at de-escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington - IRNA

Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the European Broadcasting Union announces.

N12 reports Uganda is in talks to join the planned international stabilization force for Gaza, alongside contacts with Vietnam and Georgia. Morocco, Indonesia, Kosovo, Albania and Kazakhstan have reportedly already pledged forces.

Trump says denuclearization of Iran is ‘moving along well’ following a ‘good meeting’ with Iran, and praises Qatar for gifting the U.S. a new Air Force One.

Ahead of next week’s summit, Rutte highlighted that European and Canadian investment in U.S. defense technology is helping to bolster transatlantic security and industrial capacity. He urged military manufacturers to focus on increasing production output to meet the surging demand, emphasizing that these investments prove the alliance is effectively meeting its security and financial obligations.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has signaled the economic importance of Europe’s rearmament, revealing that $300 billion in outstanding arms orders from the U.S. is currently sustaining 195,000 American jobs - FT

This facility makes components for Russian Su-34 and Su-57 jets, Kh-101 cruise missiles, Iskander and Oreshnik ballistic missiles, and ICBMs including Topol-M. It is sanctioned by many western entities including the US, UK and EU.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence has claimed to have carried out airstrikes in Pakistan's Balochistan & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The Pakistani military's media wing stated that the Afghan Taliban launched four "rudimentary" drones across the border which were all neutralised. These claims have not been independently verified.