🌍 Israel–Iran Ceasefire Holds, Talks Expected
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding as of June 25, 2025. President Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials are slated to meet next week, although Iran’s parliament has fast-tracked a bill to halt cooperation with the IAEA
🛂 U.S. ICE Arrests 11 Iranians, Citizen Charged
ICE has arrested almost a dozen Iranian nationals recently and also detained a U.S. citizen accused of threatening immigration officers with violence. Arrests have increased to 1,200 per day, with a target of 3,000 daily detentions
🏛️ Supreme Court Approves Expanded Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a policy allowing deportation of migrants to third countries—including war‑torn ones—without providing a meaningful opportunity to contest conditions abroad
🛡️ NATO Agrees on Defense Spending, Courts Trump
NATO leaders at their summit welcomed Trump’s diplomacy while agreeing to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The UK plans to buy 12 F‑35A jets capable of carrying U.S. nuclear weapons
🚄 Eurostar Disrupted by Cable Theft & Accidents
Passengers face delays of 40–120 minutes after theft of 600 m of cable near Lille and train accidents. Eurostar offers refunds, cancellations, and compensation to affected travelers
📈 U.S. Markets See Modest Gains; FedEx Slides
Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s testimony, U.S. stock futures rose modestly: S&P +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.3%. FedEx dropped 5% despite strong earnings, citing cautious future outlooks
💹 Super Micro Leads Market Rebound
Super Micro Computer recovered strongly—gaining 7.9% on Wednesday—after surging investor interest in AI hardware, though volatility remains high
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