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Today: June 15, 2026

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Asia|World

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits

China on Wednesday condemned the Japanese prime minister's offerings to the Yasukuni shrine and visits by other Japanese officials to the war shrine.

China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits
Asia|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
Business|Economy|World

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety

A group of ships made an unsuccessful attempt to exit the Gulf on Friday evening, ship tracking data showed, as shipping companies

Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety
Business|Economy|World

Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open

Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for transporting global oil and gas, was open for all commercial vessels following a ceasefire

Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Political|World

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover
Europe|Political|US|World

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
Political|World

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT).

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Political|World

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force

The U.N.

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
Crime|World

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday, adding to a launch a day earlier, South Korea's military said, extending a series of tests that

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured
Economy|World

Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the

Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday his government has many challenges to overcome and seeks to improve the country's international standing, including

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente
Africa|Political|World

Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Mali supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said on Friday, becoming the latest African country to endorse Rabat's vision for

Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Opinion|World

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse

For years, Donald Trump’s rhetoric has relied on insult, ridicule, threat and contempt. But the scale of violence in his words during the first week of April 2026 was new – and had a purpose.

Presidential words can turn the unthinkable into the thinkable − for better or for worse
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

President Donald Trump claims that the United States has, in his words, “completely decimated” Iran

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
World

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|World

Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century

Trump’s Iran war is historically unique in one critically important way: Early on, the war is not popular with the American public.

Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century
Opinion|Political|World

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

The Iran war is affecting the whole Middle East. An expert on the region looks at four key issues that shed light on the war’s likely end and political consequences.

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East
Opinion|Political|Science|World

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

More than 20 years after the US military success in Iraq, the outcome of the US effort at regime change wasn’t as expected, and authoritarians with close ties to Iran now rule the country.

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction
World

Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country

Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country

Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, a development that signaled the war in the Middle East was spreading

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
World

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy
MidEast|Political|World

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind

Saturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Economy|Political|World

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from lawmakers in Israel

India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student
Interview|Political|World

Zelensky pleads to Trump: ‘Stay on our side’

Zelensky pleads to Trump: ‘Stay on our side’

Zelensky pleads to Trump: ‘Stay on our side’
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump is threatening countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports

The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’
Business|Political|World

US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the country’s civil war

US makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
MidEast|Political|World

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
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Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China

President Donald Trump has invited Latin American leaders to take part in a summit in Florida next month, gathering the officials at a moment when the administration is spotlighting what it sees as concerning Chinese influence in the region

Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does

Russia's top diplomat says that Moscow will observe the limits of the last nuclear arms pact with the United States that expired last week as long as it sees that Washington does the same

Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month

President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month
Political|US|World

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died

Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress, has died

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died
Political|World

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone

Iran's president has instructed the foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone
Europe|Political|World

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Economy|Political|World

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Russian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine
Crime|World

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war

Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience

Leaders at the World Economic Forum urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality

The Latest: Global leaders say world economy shows resilience
Europe|Political|Sports|World

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Europe|Political|World

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

The Trump administration’s move to withdraw the US from these organizations risks undercutting lasting peace and global human rights accountability.

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos
Political|World

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN

Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction ‘might’ replace UN
MidEast|Political|World

Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East

Divisions have emerged over U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as its ambitions have grown beyond Gaza

Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited

At least eight more countries say the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace overseeing next steps for Gaza

$1 billion gets a permanent seat on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, as India and others invited
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Americas|Business|Economy|World

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims

Russian authorities have ordered a British diplomat to leave the country, accusing the official of spying

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims
Americas|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad
Arts|Entertainment|World

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions