Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing - June 19, 2022

By Busra Nur Cakmak

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

At least two people were killed and seven injured when a Sikh temple in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, was hit by a bomb blast and gunfire, according to an Afghan official.

Türkiye reached the final of CEV Men's Volleyball European Golden League 2022, beating Croatia 3-1 in the Final Four.

Bosnia Herzegovina plays a key role in the region's stability and Türkiye will not allow a new conflict, said the Turkish foreign minister.

If the Swedish government does not take steps to end the PKK terror group's actions, negotiations are unlikely to progress for Sweden's NATO membership, according to Türkiye's presidential spokesperson.

US President Joe Biden fell off his bike during a ride in his home state of Delaware.

At least nine people were killed in floods in the northeastern Indian state of Assam in the last 24 hours, said officials.

Saturday will be the hottest day in France, with absolute temperature records reaching 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit), the meteorological service warned.

Bitcoin fell below $19,000, its lowest in 18 months, while the crypto market saw a $67 billion loss in just eight hours.

US gasoline prices fell below $5 per gallon after American crude prices posted a 6% loss with recession fears and weak oil demand.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Lebanon to respect the verdict of a UN-backed court regarding the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005.