Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it is once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane today over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
VB Desk, International
VB Desk, International
Israeli strikes hit Lebanon despite ceasefire, 5 killed
Israeli forces carried out fresh air and drone strikes in southern Lebanon just hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah reportedly came into effect, killing at least five people, according to Lebanese state media.
Train collision in England kills driver, injures 90
A train driver was killed and at least 90 people were injured after two passenger trains collided in Bedford, England, on Friday evening (June 19).
Trump made deal out of desperation: Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said US President Donald Trump pushed a recent US–Iran agreement “out of desperation.”
US–Iran talks in Geneva called off
A planned meeting between the United States and Iran in Geneva of Switzerland has been postponed, according to the Swiss Foreign Ministry.
35 killed in gun attack in Niger’s airport
At least 35 people were killed in a gun and explosive attack on Niger’s largest airport, the Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital Niamey, according to the country’s defence ministry.
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