Cic news june 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from June 2018, as reported by CNN International:
Politics
- US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore, marking a historic summit between the two nations. (June 12)
- The US and Mexico reach a deal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which is renamed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). (June 1)
- The UK's Conservative Party holds its annual conference, where Prime Minister Theresa May faces criticism over her handling of Brexit negotiations. (June 8-14)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the eighth time since 2015, citing a strong economy. (June 13)
- The European Union imposes tariffs on $3.2 billion worth of US goods, including bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles, in response to US steel and aluminum tariffs. (June 22)
- Amazon announces plans to acquire Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, marking a major expansion into the grocery market. (June 16)
World News
- The US, UK, and France launch airstrikes against Syrian government targets in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack. (June 14)
- The Israeli military launches airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, following a rocket attack on Israeli territory. (June 2)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1,000 cases reported. (June 10)
Sports
- The French Open tennis tournament is won by Rafael Nadal, who defeats Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (June 10)
- The US Women's National Soccer Team wins the World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (June 7)
- The NBA draft takes place, with the Phoenix Suns selecting Deandre Ayton as the first overall pick. (June 21)
Entertainment
- The 2018 Tony Awards take place, with "The Band's Visit" winning the award for Best Musical. (June 10)
- The 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards are held, with "Black Panther" winning the award for Best Movie. (June 18)
- The 2018 BET Awards are held, with Beyoncé winning the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. (June 24)
These are just a few of the top news stories from June 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!