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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains open to a peace agreement with Ukraine if mutually acceptable terms can be reached. His remarks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter proposing direct talks between the two leaders to end the war. Putin said Russia wants a peaceful settlement and is prepared to sign an agreement if there is political will on both sides. The latest exchange comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a path toward ending the conflict.

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent,

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hits Swat, and other cities in Pakistan on Saturday. Media reports confirmed that

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

Huge columns of smoke were seen rising over several areas in Tyre after Israeli airstrikes struck southern Lebanon. The strikes hit buildings near Hiram Hospital, wounding 13 hospital staffers according to reports. The Israeli military said it targeted alleged Hezbollah command centres in the area. The attacks come despite an ongoing U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which has been extended multiple times since April. Meanwhile, Israel has established a 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, restricting residents from returning to certain areas under its control, a measure drawing comparisons to similar restrictions imposed in Gaza.

US Iran War Live Updates:United States military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward neighboring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain.

The remarks came after Vance suggested that migration policies were partly responsible for the circumstances that led to the killing.

Cockroach News: Australia seized more than 100,000 prohibited cockroaches from a breeder in Bathurst. The case has drawn attention as India prepares for Abhijit Dipke's protest-led Delhi visit.

Russian air defence shot down 25 drones over Leningrad region near St Petersburg, Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko says combat operations continue during SPIEF.