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Core Summary President Trump abruptly canceled planned strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure hours after issuing his toughest threat yet, as mediators signaled a peace deal is nearing finalization. Trump stated on social media that he expects a deal to be signed “within the next few days,” sending oil prices tumbling and Asian markets higher. Event Details According to Axios, Trump announced late on June 11 that he was calling off military action against Iranian oil facilities, declaring the conflict essentially settled “subject to finalization.” CNBC cited White House sources saying the agreement would be signed “in the coming days.” ...

Reuters reports that just hours after Defence Secretary Healey resigned, the UK Armed Forces Minister also stepped down, saying Prime Minister Starmer is not spending enough to keep the country safe. The resignation of two senior defence officials on the same day highlights deep divisions within the UK government over military budgets and raises questions about Britain’s NATO commitments and capabilities. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off on June 11 with host Mexico defeating South Africa in a dramatic opening match that saw three red cards. Colombian superstar Shakira headlined a star-studded opening ceremony as fans from around the world gathered for the planet’s biggest sporting event. Event Details According to CNN, the tournament’s first match took place at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with host nation Mexico beating South Africa in a game marked by intense play and three red cards. ...

NPR reports that President Trump has nominated former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton brings a long legal resume from Trump’s first term, where he led the Securities and Exchange Commission. The move is seen as the latest personnel shakeup in the intelligence community, following recent controversy over the Pulte nomination. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

The Block reports that South Korean tech giant LG Electronics is building a new blockchain on the Arbitrum network for placing, buying, selling, and managing digital ads. The Arbitrum token ARB jumped approximately 5% on the news. This marks a major traditional electronics manufacturer entering the blockchain space and signals continued enterprise adoption of Layer 2 solutions. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary A newly published study reveals that Earth’s underground mycorrhizal fungal networks stretch more than 68 quadrillion miles in total length — far exceeding previous scientific estimates. The research produced the first global map of mycorrhizal fungi distribution, revealing the critical role these microscopic organisms play in maintaining planetary ecosystem health. Event Details According to The New York Times, the peer-reviewed study provides the first systematic estimate of the global mycorrhizal fungal network’s scale. The hyphal networks formed by these fungi underground total more than 100 quadrillion kilometers — enough to circle the Milky Way hundreds of times. ...

Blockchain firm Digital Asset announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The funding will advance Canton Network’s mission of bringing Wall Street operations onchain. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

According to the Wall Street Journal, Citigroup is using blockchain technology to offer wealthy and institutional clients tokenized shares of private companies. The bank connects investors with private equity through digital depositary receipts, marking the latest move by a major traditional bank into digital assets. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

According to the BBC, a new study found that just four days of extreme rainfall killed 7% of the world’s rarest orangutan population. Scientists warn that climate change-induced extreme weather events are pushing orangutans toward extinction, calling for strengthened habitat protection and climate adaptation measures. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Tether Investments led a $1.4 billion funding round for German startup Neura Robotics, with participation from Qualcomm, Amazon, and NVIDIA. The round values Neura at approximately $9-12 billion, described as one of the largest investments in physical AI. Neura plans to produce 5 million AI-powered humanoid robots by 2030, each equipped with digital wallets for autonomous payment capabilities. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team