Asian stocks hit 3-year high, dollar under pressure. Fed independence fears weigh on currency. Markets await U.S. inflation data.

IAEA confirms Iran's Fordow centrifuges are no longer operational after recent strikes, causing 'enormous damage' to the facilities. Director General Grossi highlights the sensitivity of centrifuges to vibrations, leading to significant physical damage.

Man arrested for protesting during Super Bowl halftime show by holding up a Sudanese flag with 'Sudan and Free Gaza' written on it. Faces charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace.

The State Department approved funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which has been criticized for its aid distribution system in Gaza. Deadly violence has erupted near the group's sites, raising concerns about the safety of residents.

British pop rock band The 1975 to headline Glastonbury Festival, with a lineup including Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, and possible surprise act Lorde.

Condoleezza Rice commends the success of Operation Midnight Hammer in setting back Iran's nuclear program, despite conflicting intelligence reports. She argues that a crippled Iran is beneficial for the region and doubts the Iranian regime's interest in peace talks.

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran's nuclear ambitions have been eliminated, with over 50% of their launchers thwarted. He emphasized that Iran will not obtain nuclear capability.

Senators emerged from a classified briefing with sharply diverging assessments of President Donald Trump´s bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites, with Republicans calling the mission a clear success and Democrats expressing deep skepticism.

Recent conflicts between India-Pakistan, Iran-Israel, and Ukraine-Russia have highlighted the potential for serious military exchanges between nuclear-armed nations. The involvement of major global powers like the U.S. and China has raised concerns about the risk of further escalation and the changing nature of warfare.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praised the success of Operation Rising Lion in confronting an existential threat to Israel and setting back Iran's military capabilities. The operation was described as accurate, powerful, and a defining moment for Israel, the Jewish people, and the world.

Displaced Israelis find refuge at the Leonardo Jerusalem Hotel after missile attacks from Iran. The hotel is accommodating evacuees as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens Israel after claiming victory in recent conflict, warning of heavy costs for any attacks on Iran.