
Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTehran (Iran)

The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin
Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.By Milana Mazaeva and Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldeurope
RussiaAlexander SukurovPutin, Vladimir V

Ukrainian Drones Hit Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Assault
The attack, which shut down the city’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of drone strikes on Russia’s capital since the start of the war.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldeurope
Moscow (Russia)RussiaUkraineZelensky, VolodymyrSobyanin, Sergei S

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales
President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldasia
ChinaTaiwanDemocratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)Lai Ching-teTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Are Your Ancestors Canadian? Here’s What to Know About Becoming a Citizen.
Six months after Canada expanded its citizenship eligibility, requests are flooding in for archival records. The documents are vital for proving ties to the country.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldcanada
Canada

Why a Small Election in England Will Have Giant Consequences
Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainManchester (England)Makerfield, EnglandLabour Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Starmer, KeirFarage, Nigel (1964- )Kenyon, Robert F

War in Iran Spurs Solar Boom in Southeast Asia
Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.By Zunaira Saieed and Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldasia
IndonesiaKuala Lumpur (Malaysia)MalaysiaMarikina (Philippines)PhilippinesSoutheast AsiaThailand

Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.
A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTijuana (Mexico)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Customs and Border Protection (US)Infantino, Gianni

Their Country Revoked Their Citizenship, Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran
Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.By Vivian Nereim and Nazeeha Saeed
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
BahrainIranIsraelUnited States

Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal and Reveals, Again, His Obsession With Obama
President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Iran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
uspolitics
FranceIranStrait of HormuzUnited StatesGroup of SevenObama, BarackTrump, Donald J

Sending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea
Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
Crimea (Ukraine)

The Sweet Tongue: How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes unnoticed by many who speak it every day.By José María León Cabrera and Johanna Alarcón
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldamericas
EcuadorAndes MountainsQuito (Ecuador)York University

After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump
A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGroup of SevenTrump, Donald J

Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’
Analysts and pundits said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

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By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldmiddleeast

Archbishop of Canterbury Says Church ‘Deeply Ashamed’ of Role in Forced Adoptions
Tens of thousands of babies were taken from unmarried women and girls from the 1950s to the 1980s in England and Wales.By Megan Specia
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainWalesChurch of EnglandMullally, Sarah (1962- )

Why Is Telegram Getting Into Trouble Around the World?
Several countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
technology
Telegram LLCDurov, Pavel Valeryevich (1984- )

Trump Demanded Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead.
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu Jun 18 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzNorth KoreaKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Obama, BarackTrump, Donald J

How Does Trump’s Deal With Iran Compare to Obama’s?
The two agreements are difficult to compare, because the current memorandum of understanding is an interim arrangement meant to outline a negotiating path to a fuller deal.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesObama, BarackTrump, Donald J

Africa Beats Africa: How Diaspora Talent Helps Define the World Cup
Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldafrica
AfricaDakar (Senegal)QatarInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Mbappe, Kylian (1998- )

Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.By Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Farnaz Fassihi and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonOmanUnited StatesTrump, Donald JObama, BarackNetanyahu, BenjaminGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerPence, MikeTillis, Thomas RVance, J D

Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief
The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
IranUnited StatesTrump, Donald JObama, BarackNetanyahu, Benjamin

Teenagers vs. Social Media Bans
Australia barred children from social media in December. Since then, young people have found plenty of ways to skirt the measure.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
world
AustraliaUzbekistanCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)

U.S. Will Waive Oil Sanctions That Have Long Crimped Iran
The preliminary U.S.-Iran deal temporarily waives restrictions that have limited the country’s oil sales and how much money it has been able to make from those exports.By Rebecca F. Elliott
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
IranChinaUnited States

New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
health
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPresident's Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefState Department

Jamaica in Talks With U.S. to Temporarily Hold Deported Migrants
It was the latest in a slate of deals the Trump administration has pursued to expel migrants to countries to which they may have no personal ties.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldamericas
Jamaica (West Indies)Homeland Security DepartmentInternational Organization for Migration

U.S. Official Releases Text of Agreement With Iran
The document leaves complicated issues like Iran’s nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.By Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

‘Mistakes Are Made,’ Trump Says About Deadly U.S. Strikes on Iranian School
More than 100 days after U.S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.By Max Bearak and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
IranDefense DepartmentShajarah Tayyebeh (Minab, Iran)Trump, Donald J

After a Day of Harmony, a Mercurial Trump Upends Leaders’ Summit
At the Group of 7 gathering in France, President Trump’s oscillations on his Iran deal and Ukraine left European leaders racing to catch up.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
FranceEuropeUnited StatesGroup of SevenTrump, Donald J

Musk’s Next Move May Be a Megamerger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.By Jack Ewing and Ryan Mac
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
business
DelawareTexasSpace Exploration Technologies CorpTesla Motors IncX.ai IncStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Musk, Elon

Map: 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Hawaii
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
world

Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World
The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago.By Amelia Nierenberg and Johanna Lemola
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
FinlandNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
science
Lake Baikal (Russia)SiberiaNature (Journal)Willerslev, Eske

G7 Hot Mic Moments: Greenland, ‘Friends Again’ and Smoking
Snippets of conversations picked up on microphones at the annual Group of 7 summit in France offered a glimpse behind the scenes, as leaders chatted about issues great and small.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
FranceGreenlandGroup of SevenTrump, Donald JCosta, Antonio (1961- )Meloni, Giorgia (1977- )Carney, Jay