General News Update — June 29, 2026 6 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — Israel's Cabinet has formally approved a proposal recognizing the World War I violence against Armenians as genocide, signaling a significant shift in international relations. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. The decision, which still needs parliamentary approval, reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Turkey. Turkey has long resisted international recognition of the 1915 mass killings. In the South Pacific, Australia and Vanuatu have signed a new security and economic treaty.