Globe at a glance: From PM Modi in Australia to US striking Iran
Your window to world news: US strikes Iran again as Italy rules out joining the war; Modi heads to Australia, Trump revives birthright citizenship fight, Washington drops Syria from terror blacklist, Cognizant faces US visa probe and Russia slams Nato's Ukraine pledges
US strikes Iran: Acting on the President's orders, US Central Command carried out additional strikes on Iran, aiming to weaken its ability to threaten international shipping routes and hold Tehran accountable for aggressive actions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Italy rules out Iran war: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed that Italy will not join military action against Iran, stressing Rome's "very clear" stance on avoiding direct involvement. She said Italy remains committed to diplomacy, de-escalation and safeguarding regional stability.
Modi in Australia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit is expected to deliver a commercial uranium supply agreement, alongside measures to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation. Talks will also cover critical minerals, trade and Indo-Pacific security, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.
US probes Cognizant: The Trump administration has launched a sweeping investigation into alleged H-1B and PERM visa fraud, with IT giant Cognizant among companies under scrutiny. Federal officials say subpoenas have been issued as authorities investigate possible abuse of foreign worker programmes.
More from WorldTrump to seek birthright citizenship rehearing: US President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear its ruling upholding birthright citizenship after his executive order was struck down. Calling the verdict a "miscarriage of justice", Trump insisted that "American citizenship is not for sale" and vowed to continue the legal fight.
US to remove Syria from terror blacklist: The US will remove Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after nearly five decades, easing a major barrier to investment. The move follows assurances from President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with Washington hoping to support Syria's reconstruction and economic recovery.
Russia condemns Nato Ukraine pledges: Russia condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (Nato) new defence commitments to Ukraine as "irresponsible", warning they risk disaster and accusing European allies of militarising the continent. Moscow claimed the alliance was preparing for an armed conflict with Russia following the summit in Turkey.
The big number: Oil prices surged while global stock markets fell after Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, raising fears of renewed conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent briefly topped $80 a barrel as investors fled riskier assets.
Quote of the day: “They want to make a deal SO badly. They called a little while ago.” “I just don't know if they're worthy of making a deal. I don't know that they're going to honor the deal. That's the problem.”
- US President Donald Trump on Iran
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