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Pride Toronto is facing a significant financial shortfall due to several corporate sponsors withdrawing their support, a situation attributed by the festival’s executive director to a decline in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives among American companies following the Trump administration. This development raises concerns about the future sustainability of the festival. More Context

Lebanese authorities arrested former Minister of Economy Amin Salam on charges of forgery, embezzlement, and misuse of public funds after a three-hour interrogation. The allegations stem from his involvement in signing illegal contracts and misappropriating funds during his tenure, with accusations of blackmailing private insurance companies and using ministry funds for personal expenses. More Context

The Pentagon is reviewing the 2021 Aukus submarine deal with the UK and Australia, while Donald Trump announced that the US-China trade war truce is finalized. Additionally, US inflation rose to 2.4% in May, and European governments are preparing for crucial negotiations with Trump regarding defense, economy, and security issues. More Context

West Coast defender Tom Cole will miss upcoming games due to a significant hamstring injury, with coach Andrew McQualter indicating that the exact recovery timeline is still uncertain. This injury may open opportunities for fellow players like Bo Allan and Tom McCarthy, although McQualter is cautious about rushing McCarthy into a debut without adequate training with the main group. More Context

Protests erupted across multiple U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Austin, and Chicago, in response to ICE raids and Trump's travel ban affecting 19 countries. Law enforcement clashed with demonstrators, leading to numerous arrests and minor injuries, while officials signaled that enforcement actions would continue despite the unrest. More Context

A 62-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to three months and ten days in prison for assaulting a domestic helper after she reported his inappropriate conduct to his wife. He was found guilty of multiple charges, including using criminal force, and was ordered to pay S$1,000 in compensation to the victim, who suffered injuries during the attack. More Context