Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, following a reported attack on a US military base in the region. The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations, with fears of a wider conflict growing by the day. Meanwhile, back in the US, the latest inflation numbers reveal a stark reality: the cost of living has jumped to its highest level in over three years, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet. And on a brighter note, the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Mexico, with the world's top football talent descending upon the country for the month-long tournament.
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
