Iran refutes Trump’s claims of ceasefire deal with Israel, but signals readiness to end hostilities: Live updates
June 24, 2025
Israel has not publicly confirmed that they have accepted Trump's ceasefire timeline.
Marcos conducts inspection of over P8.87B seized illegal drugs
June 24, 2025
President Marcos conducted an inspection of the P8.87 billion confiscated illegal drugs during a recent operation.
2025 NBA Draft: Top 30 prospects — and a few to know for Day 2
June 24, 2025
Cooper Flagg planted his flag as the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft long before he guided Duke to the Final Four as an 18-year-old freshman.
Drone targets Iraq’s Taji military base, no casualties, state news agency says
June 24, 2025
An unidentified drone targeted an army radar at Iraq's Taji military base north of Baghdad, the Iraqi state news agency reported early on Tuesday, citing a military official.
Pacers confirm torn Achilles for star Tyrese Haliburton
June 24, 2025
The typical recovery time for a basketball player with a torn Achilles tendon ranges from 8 to 10 months
‘Fire up the deportation planes’: Trump official praises Supreme Court ruling
June 24, 2025
Plaintiffs in the case want the right to challenge deportations to countries other than their own because of the risk of persecution, torture or death.
FACT CHECK: Viral photo of crashed Air India plane is AI-generated
June 24, 2025
AI image detection tool Sight Engine flagged the photo supposedly showing the crashed Air India plane on fire as 99% likely to be AI-generated
Asia-Pacific markets rise after Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire
June 24, 2025
Asia-Pacific markets climbed Tuesday, after United States President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.
Iran foreign minister says ‘no agreement’ as of now on ceasefire with Israel
June 24, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that there was no ceasefire agreement with Israel as of now, but if it stopped its attacks then Tehran would also stop firing.
How a war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China’s rare earth dominance
June 24, 2025
While China has a near monopoly on rare earth element processing and refining, it has quietly become reliant on raw materials from the war-torn Myanmar.
NBA: Pacers confirm torn Achilles for star Tyrese Haliburton
June 24, 2025
The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City.
DeepSeek aids China’s military and evaded export controls, US official says: Reuters
June 24, 2025
DeepSeek is aiding China's military, a U.S. official told Reuters, adding that DeepSeek sought to use Southeast Asian shell companies to evade export controls.
CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’
June 24, 2025
Could tensions in the Middle East cool down following a carefully calibrated and symbolic exchange of strikes?
Blackpink to debut new song in July
June 24, 2025
YG Entertainment confirmed that Blackpink will debut their new song at the Deadline World Tour in Goyang, South Korea on July 5 and 6.
Trump brokered ceasefire agreement in contact with Israel, Iran, White House official says
June 24, 2025
(1st UPDATE) The official, providing details of the ceasefire on condition of anonymity, says Israel agreed to the ceasefire so long as Iran does not launch fresh attacks
LPA has ‘medium chance’ of becoming tropical depression — PAGASA
June 24, 2025
The low pressure area currently being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday, June 24.
US Vice President Vance says Iran is now incapable of building a nuclear weapon –report
June 24, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday Iran was no longer able to build a nuclear weapon after U.S. strikes destroyed its infrastructure.
Heart Evangelista on stepkids: ‘Me growing up with them and them growing up with me’
June 24, 2025
Heart Evangelista was touched when her stepchildren came to support her at a recent event.
Tesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin draw regulators’ attention
June 24, 2025
NHTSA pressed Tesla for more information about robotaxi incidents caught on camera and shared widely on social media.
Thunder win in Game 7 draws highest NBA Finals viewership in 6 years
June 24, 2025
An otherwise mediocre NBA Finals in terms of viewership put on a historic show on Sunday thanks to Game 7.
Abante rival Joey Uy seeks reversal of Comelec’s annulment of Manila election win
June 24, 2025
In his motion for reconsideration filed with the Comelec, Congressman Benny Abante's rival Joey Uy asserts he is a natural-born Filipino
[The Slingshot] The horrible record of Ombudsman Samuel Martires
June 24, 2025
Martires is set to retire next month? Not enough. He should be hailed to court and punished for his transgressions.
Creamline, Cignal leave Vigan unscathed in PVL On Tour
June 24, 2025
Creamline and Cignal share an early lead in the PVL On Tour as they both pull off a pair of wins over Akari and Capital1 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its closure would alienate Tehran further
June 24, 2025
The decision to close the waterway now rests with the country's national security council.
KEY POINTS: How VP Sara formally answered impeachment case against her
June 24, 2025
Rappler summarizes why Vice President Sara Duterte wants the complaint dismissed in her 34-page reply submitted to the impeachment court
Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says
June 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of further escalation in the war-torn region.
The future of exchanges: Global capital flows in the age of Trump, tariffs and trade wars
June 24, 2025
CNBC’s Martin Soong hosts a roundtable in Singapore with stock exchange leaders from around the world to discuss how U.S. exceptionalism is reshaping global capital flows.
Defense stocks were already outperforming. How the Iran conflict changes their outlook
June 24, 2025
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could lead to higher military spending by the U.S. and its allies.
Airlines divert, cancel more Middle East flights after Iran attacks U.S. military base
June 24, 2025
Airlines diverted flights in the Middle East on Monday after Iran's armed forces said the country launched a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar.
Tesla stock pops 8% as Musk touts ‘successful’ robotaxi Austin launch
June 24, 2025
The launch puts Tesla head-to-head with Alphabet-backed Waymo, which is already operating a fleet of robotaxis in several cities.
Super Micro shares fall on planned $2 billion convertible debt offering
June 24, 2025
Super Micro said on Monday that it is offering $2 billion in convertible notes due 2030.
How high oil could go if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, according to Goldman Sachs and others
June 24, 2025
Energy analysts warn that investors shouldn't be complacent about the risk to oil supplies as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.
Middle East ocean freight rates soar on Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks
June 24, 2025
Ocean freight rates for vessels operating in the Mideast are soaring as risks rise around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran conflict.
Trump slams Russia’s Medvedev for claiming countries will give Iran nuclear warheads
June 24, 2025
Trump's nuclear saber-rattling could suggest he feels emboldened after ordering the bomb attacks against Iranian nuclear sites.
AI’s impact on the job market is ‘inevitable,’ says workforce expert: ‘It’s going to hurt for certain parts of the population’
June 24, 2025
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced job cuts due to AI. Here's what one expert thinks about AI's impact on the job market.
UAE condemns in ‘strongest terms’ Iran attack on Qatar — statement
June 24, 2025
The United Arab Emirates on Monday denounced in the "strongest terms" an attack by Iran against Al Udeid base in Qatar, the largest US military facility in the region.
Ukrainian forces attack oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region
June 24, 2025
Ukrainian forces on Monday attacked and set ablaze an oil depot in Russia's southern Rostov region used to supply Russian forces in occupied parts of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said.
U.S. intel found Iran did not move nuclear material from Fordo ahead of attack, Sen. Mullin says
June 24, 2025
President Trump said air strikes on Fordo and two other facilities at Natanz and Isfahan, "completely obliterated" Iran's major nuclear enrichment sites.