US-Iran Deal & Energy Shock: G7 leaders backed Trump’s tentative Iran ceasefire plan, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions steps tied to a final nuclear agreement—moves that could ease oil and shipping stress but still leave major uncertainty ahead. Global South Pressure: PM Modi warned at the G7 that fuel, fertilizer and food disruptions from West Asia will keep hitting developing economies for “a considerable period,” urging new support mechanisms from global lenders. Caribbean Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines will start daily nonstop flights between Toronto and Georgetown from July 1, betting on stronger business, tourism and diaspora demand. Venezuela Security & US Tensions: A Venezuelan community leader says social organizations are responding to the January 3 US attack with heightened mobilization, while authorities describe joint operations targeting organized crime networks. Guyana Investment Push: Guyana’s Global Growth & Commerce Summit opens June 18 in Georgetown, aiming to channel global capital into local infrastructure and private-sector opportunities. PAHO Violence Response: PAHO launched the ANIMA-AA kit to help health workers identify and support children and adolescents affected by violence across the Americas. Football Spotlight: Messi’s World Cup hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria set new tournament milestones as the 2026 campaign heats up.