Washington — Amid volatile diplomacy and tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran, American military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran’s nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning. The discussions, which remain preliminary and are contingent on…
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and chief operating officer, interviews with CNBC during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on June 12, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC As SpaceX was poised to hit the Nasdaq following the largest initial public offering on record, Elon Musk’s second-in-command, Gwynne Shotwell, didn’t dismiss the…
15m ago Netanyahu says he and Trump in “complete agreement” that “Iran will not have nuclear weapons” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday that as long as he is the country’s leader, “Iran will not have nuclear weapons,” adding that he and President Trump “are in complete agreement on this issue.” “For over…
The Manus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the Meta logo visible in the background. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Meta Platforms has begun dismantling its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, according to a Bloomberg report, as the tech giant moves to comply with Beijing’s unprecedented order to unwind…
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. The region’s investment prospects could be dimmed too, due to perceptions of political instability. The need for effective responses is real and urgent. The death…
Iranian soccer fans have had their ticket allocation for their country’s three 2026 World Cup games in the U.S. revoked by soccer’s global governing body FIFA, the Iranian national soccer federation claimed Tuesday. Each federation for the 48 teams taking part is entitled to receive and distribute 8% of the stadium seats for the World…
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its highly enriched uranium if he is able to cut a deal with Tehran to end the three-month-old war between the countries — or, in the absence of an agreement, that he will further degrade the Iranian military to the point…
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct linked to end-user computing training and other skills development programmes intended to benefit more than 7 000 learners across South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 316 of 2026, empowering the SIU to probe the affairs of the…
NewsFeed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model. Iran’s nuclear technology and capabilities have advanced significantly, and any future agreement must reflect today’s realities, including the impact of the recent conflict. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media…
US President Donald Trump waves as he returns to the White House in Washington, DC, on May 31, 2026 after golfing at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at critics as a potential agreement with Iran remains elusive,…
