Germany’s producer prices fall 1.2% in May, driven by lower energy costs
Germany’s producer prices dropped 1.2% year-on-year in May, in line with market expectations, largely due to falling energy prices, official data showed Friday.
President Donald Trump announced on June 9 that a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear agreement is scheduled for June 12.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the talks as challenging, praising the Iranian negotiators as “excellent.” He emphasized the high stakes, saying the alternative to reaching a deal could be “catastrophic.”
“They don’t want to give up what they have to give up,” Trump said, highlighting Iran’s ongoing interest in uranium enrichment.
Earlier this month, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bagai underscored the importance of lifting U.S. sanctions as a key factor for cooperation. Bagai also criticized recent efforts by the U.S. Congress to impose additional sanctions, calling the moves contradictory.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy on Iran has been put on hold. The focus is now shifting toward reviewing sanctions in the context of the nuclear negotiations.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
China issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
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A deadly overnight Russian drone assault on Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa left one person dead and at least 14 injured, striking residential buildings and key rail infrastructure, according to local authorities.
There are international calls to seek a diplomatic solution amid rising tensions in the Middle East and to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. That's according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and key international allies who discussed the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
Canada warns the U.S. to reach a trade deal by 21 July or face new steel and aluminium tariffs, as PM Carney vows to protect Canadian workers from U.S. measures.
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