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Rubio says enriched uranium central to Iran nuclear deal talks, no agreement yet

Rubio says enriched uranium central to Iran nuclear deal talks, no agreement yet

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is the key sticking point in peace talks, with no final deal signed as of Wednesday.

Asia
Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks

Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks

Iran's foreign ministry blamed Kuwait and Bahrain for US strikes on Iranian assets as drone attacks hit Kuwait's airport and Bahrain reported overnight missile fire

Europe
EU unveils plan to cut dependence on US and Asian tech

EU unveils plan to cut dependence on US and Asian tech

The EU is set to unveil a tech sovereignty package targeting cloud, chips and AI, as Brussels moves to slash its 80% reliance on foreign digital providers

Middle East
Israel strikes near Beirut and across southern Lebanon as diplomats meet in Washington

Israel strikes near Beirut and across southern Lebanon as diplomats meet in Washington

Israel struck a target near Beirut and killed six people in the south on Wednesday, as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats held a second day of talks in Washington

North America
US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor

US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor

US has proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies for failing to curb trade in goods made with forced labor, with a public comment period open until July 6