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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.
One killed as gunfire hits Uber carrying Argentina fans in Kansas City
At least one person was killed and four others injured after a shooting incident on two interstate highways in Kansas City, authorities said, in an attack involving an Uber carrying Argentina football supporters.
Hamas-linked activity taking place in Bangladesh, Pakistan: Israeli ambassador to India
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has alleged that Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns about the spread of extremist influence beyond the Middle East. The envoy expressed deep scepticism about Pakistan's role as a mediator in regional diplomacy and questioned Islamabad's commitment to combating extremism.
TMC faces fresh concerns over control of its bank accounts
Already reeling from a factional split after its electoral setback in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress now faces fresh anxiety over control of its bank accounts.
Pakistan plans to deploy submarines in the Bay of Bengal
Pakistan Navy expects to establish a sustained presence in the Bay of Bengal following the induction of its newly commissioned submarine, PNS Hangor, a senior naval officer said during during maiden voyage home break at Colombo Port.
Oil prices extend decline after US–Iran deal eases supply fears
Global crude oil prices fell further on Thursday (June 18) after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary peace agreement aimed at easing tensions and reducing the risk of supply disruptions.
US–Iran deal a document of US failure: Ghalibaf
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticised the newly signed US–Iran peace memorandum, describing it as a “document of US failure” and arguing that it reflects shifting power dynamics rather than genuine compromise.
Trump, Pezeshkian sign peace memorandum to end conflict
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities and laying the groundwork for a lasting peace agreement between the two countries.