Dengubas
All Geopolitics Technology Middle East Iran Football World Cup US politics AI
PUK President Bafel Talabani Receives Iraqi National Security Advisor in Sulaymaniyah
Channel8 English 18 Jun 2026

PUK President Bafel Talabani Receives Iraqi National Security Advisor in Sulaymaniyah

PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani received Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji in Dabashan, Sulaymaniyah, on Thursday for talks on security cooperat

From world war diplomacy to US-Iran deal: why Versailles matters
The National 18 Jun 2026

From world war diplomacy to US-Iran deal: why Versailles matters

President Donald Trump signed a copy of the US-Iran agreement on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles, a symbolic location for centuries of diplomacy that has changed the world. …

The feel-good German song taking over social media
DW 18 Jun 2026

The feel-good German song taking over social media

Being encouraging and building confidence is what the German song "Gut genug" ("Good Enough") is all about. A meme is now bringing the track and its message to millions of people …

Nato rift deepens as Hegseth warns allies over defence 'free riders'
The National 18 Jun 2026

Nato rift deepens as Hegseth warns allies over defence 'free riders'

Deepening divisions emerged within Nato after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Washington could withhold alliance financial contributions if “free riding” states fail…

Ending the war with Iran comes at the cost of major US concessions
Le Monde 18 Jun 2026

Ending the war with Iran comes at the cost of major US concessions

The memorandum of understanding, signed on the evening of June 17 by the presidents of both countries is intended to end hostilities and allow for the reopening of the Strait of H…

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week
Lit Hub 18 Jun 2026

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

Isabel Waidner’s As If, Danielle Allen’s Radical Duke, and Amitav Ghosh’s Ghost-Eye all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s …

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC 18 Jun 2026

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

President Donald Trump has formally signed a deal with Iran to end the conflict that began on 28 February when the US and Israel launched air strikes against Tehran and across the…

Macron receives Trump at Château de Versailles to discuss Ukraine
Le Monde 18 Jun 2026

Macron receives Trump at Château de Versailles to discuss Ukraine

Fresh off the G7 summit in Evian, the French president hosted the billionaire for a lavish dinner, continuing the series of diplomatic gestures that has brought the American presi…

From bagpipes to dabke: The cultural side of the World Cup
The National 18 Jun 2026

From bagpipes to dabke: The cultural side of the World Cup

This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the cultural moments shaping the 2026 World Cup, from the opening ceremonies to viral fan experiences. The …

New command headquarters to host NATO defense talks
Hürriyet 18 Jun 2026

New command headquarters to host NATO defense talks

A sprawling new Turkish military complex will host an event of NATO defense ministers next month, ahead of the military alliance’s main summit gathering, Defense Ministry official…

France bets on Gulf rebound as region emerges from conflict
The National 18 Jun 2026

France bets on Gulf rebound as region emerges from conflict

France is intensifying its economic engagement with Gulf nations, expressing confidence in the region's “extraordinary potential” despite recent regional tension. Having sent air …

First shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding
BBC 18 Jun 2026

First shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.