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Core Summary According to Politico and Bloomberg, President Trump has selected James McDonald to serve as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald previously served as the enforcement chief at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and was recently a member of Trump’s legal defense team. The SDNY is considered the most influential federal prosecutorial office in the United States, overseeing Wall Street financial crimes. Details McDonald’s nomination signals Trump’s approach to Wall Street regulation. As former CFTC enforcement chief, he brings extensive experience in financial regulation, having led major enforcement actions against financial institutions. ...

Core Summary A kidnapped Nigerian retired general has died in captivity, according to BBC reports. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria, where kidnappings have become a severe social problem. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary The United States and Iran are close to signing a memorandum of understanding that would extend a ceasefire for 60 days, immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, according to The Washington Post and Axios. President Trump said the deal could be signed in Europe as early as this weekend, but Iran’s foreign minister subsequently stated nothing has been “finalized,” adding uncertainty to the prospect. ...

Core Summary Former UK Defence Secretary John Healey had proposed that Britain join a global investment bank to raise additional defence funds, according to BBC. This revelation adds new context to his resignation over inadequate military spending. Meanwhile, two senior UK defence officials have also resigned, highlighting deep divisions within the British defence establishment. Event Details Healey resigned on June 11, accusing Prime Minister Starmer of being “unable” and the Treasury “unwilling” to commit sufficient resources for defence at a time of rising threats. He noted the government’s Defence Investment Plan would only push spending to 2.68% of GDP by 2030, well below his advocated 3% target. ...

Core Summary Workers began removing President Trump’s name from the white marble facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 13, after missing a Friday night deadline, according to NPR and The New York Times. A federal judge had ruled that only Congress has the authority to rename the center and ordered the removal to be completed by June 12. Event Details The Kennedy Center was told it had until June 12 to remove the president’s name from the building signs, pamphlets, its website, and anywhere else it appears. After missing the Friday night deadline, crews began work early Saturday, removing letters from the building’s exterior wall. ...

Core Summary President Trump announced on social media on June 13 that the U.S. military carried out a “swift and lethal kinetic” strike that killed Hector Guerrero, also known as “Nino Guerrero,” the leader of the Venezuelan crime group Tren de Aragua. The operation was reportedly conducted with assistance from the Venezuelan government. Background Tren de Aragua is one of the most active transnational crime organizations in Latin America and the United States, involved in human smuggling, drug trafficking, and violent crime. The U.S. government had previously designated the group as a major security threat. This marks the first time the U.S. military has publicly acknowledged a direct strike against a crime group target in Venezuela. ...

Core Summary EU member states agreed on June 12 to formally launch accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. This historic decision marks a crucial step in the EU’s eastern enlargement and provides a clear European integration perspective for both nations facing geopolitical pressure. Event Details According to Al Jazeera, EU representatives at the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg formally approved the decision to open accession talks. Ukraine and Moldova were granted candidate status in June 2022 and have been pushing for negotiations to begin as soon as possible. ...

Core Summary Indian officials say more time is needed to complete the investigation into the Air India crash that killed 260 people a year ago. A statement said “significant progress” has been made, but the complexity of the case requires investigators to continue thorough analysis of all evidence. Details The crash occurred in June 2025, killing all 260 people on board — one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years. Investigators are conducting comprehensive analysis of flight data recorders, cockpit voice recordings, and aircraft maintenance records. ...

Core Summary David Hockney, one of the most influential painters in British contemporary art, died on June 12 in Los Angeles at age 88. Known for his iconic pool paintings, vibrant color palette, and unique treatment of light and shadow, Hockney was widely regarded as one of the most important post-war British artists. Event Details According to NBC News, Hockney’s representative confirmed the artist’s passing but did not disclose the cause. Hockney had settled in California in his later years and continued creating with digital tools including the iPad, maintaining prolific creative output until the end. ...

Today’s Top Stories GoodInfo Global News Team brings you the five most impactful global stories from the past 24 hours, spanning geopolitics, capital markets, sports, science, and natural disasters. 1. SpaceX Debuts at $135 Per Share; Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire Impact Score: 9.0/10 SpaceX officially began trading on the Nasdaq on June 12, priced at $135 per share, well above analyst expectations. The listing propelled founder Elon Musk’s net worth past one trillion dollars on paper, making him the world’s first trillionaire. SpaceX shares are simultaneously trading in tokenized form on the Solana blockchain, creating an unprecedented dual-track listing. This milestone marks the space economy’s formal entry into public capital markets and validates the commercial viability of traditional finance and blockchain integration. ...