U.S.-Iran peace deal, FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire, and more: The week in 5 charts

A summary of global events includes a U.S.-Iran peace deal, the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and India's push for ethanol-blended fuel. The report also notes the economic milestone of Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.
Why it matters
These events represent significant shifts in international diplomacy, global sports, and energy policy.
The U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the war that lasted for over a 100 day s. With the deal slated to be signed on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland, Tehran and Washington are set to reach a nuclear peace agreement, lift blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman.
The article presents a factual digest of various international news items without bias.
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