International
UK moves to ban social media for under-16s
The UK government is planning to impose restrictions on major social media platforms for users under the age of 16. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the new policy soon, according to reports .
G-7 summit begins today in France
The G-7 summit is beginning in France on Monday, June 15, following the announcement of a preliminary agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran. The summit, which will run from June 15 to 17, will see world leaders discuss the Iran situation, the Ukraine war, global economic imbalances, and ensuring the supply of critical minerals .
US has established peace with Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has established peace with Iran and that this agreement will bring peace and security to the entire region, according to a report by the Israeli media outlet Times of Israel .
Oil prices drop, global stocks rally on US-Iran peace deal
Positive effects have begun to ripple through the global economy following the announcement of a ceasefire and a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran. News of the end of a four-month-long conflict has brought relief to international financial markets, with oil prices falling and major stock exchanges seeing significant gains.
Pilot, 11 skydivers killed in US plane crash
A plane carrying skydivers crashed in Missouri, United States, on Sunday morning, June 14, killing all 12 people on board, including the pilot . What was meant to be an adventurous skydiving expedition turned into a tragic disaster in moments.
Six killed in mid-air collision of two helicopters in Brazil
At least six people have been killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The accident occurred on Sunday morning, June 14, local time, in the western suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
US 'peace deal' with Iran announced, formal signing on June 19
US President Donald Trump has claimed that a peace deal with Iran has been finalised, announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, June 14 . According to the announcement, the formal signing will take place in Switzerland on June 19 .
Violence erupts in US during NBA title celebrations, World Cup shuttle bus set ablaze
Thousands of New York Knicks fans took to the streets to celebrate their first NBA championship in more than five decades. However, the celebration turned violent at one point. Clashes, vandalism and arson occurred in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA. A teenager was shot and a shuttle bus carrying World Cup spectators was set on fire.
Iranians took steet over Trump’s peace deal claim
Thousands of people took to the streets in Iran after US President Donald Trump claimed that a long-anticipated peace agreement with Tehran would be signed on Sunday (June 14).
Trump says Iran deal could be signed Sunday, IRGC casts doubt
US President Donald Trump has claimed that a much-anticipated agreement with Iran could be signed as early as Sunday (June 14), but Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has expressed skepticism, suggesting negotiations have not yet reached a final stage.