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Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drones at US-linked targets in Kuwait and Bahrain overnight, prompting return US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. Air defences intercepted most Iranian projectiles, but it was enough to spike oil prices. (BBC)
MEXICO
The US and Mexico just wrapped their first bilateral round of US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade talks, with DC pushing for a full rewrite bringing tougher rules on autos, steel, agriculture, and “economic security” (China-friendly loopholes). Both Mexico and Canada, meanwhile, want something closer to a simple 16-year extension of the status quo. The next round is in DC on June 16–17. (CBC)
UNITED STATES
Replacing Tulsi Gabbard, Trump 2.0 has now tapped federal housing finance regulatory chief Bill Pulte to stand in as acting US spymaster (DNI). (The Hill)
EUROPEAN UNION
The EU Parliament is ditching Google as its default browser in favour of French search engine Qwant. (Euractiv)
BANGLADESH
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a one-year term as President of the UN General Assembly, beating out a Cypriot career ambassador. (UN News)
VENEZUELA
Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez is off to India today (Wednesday) for a five-day visit featuring talks with PM Modi on energy, trade, and investment. (TOI)
KENYA
Two have died in protests against a planned Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya, intended for Americans exposed in the DR Congo outbreak. Kenya’s high court has now halted the project over public health concerns. (BBC)
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