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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

Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Statement on Memorandum of Understanding With United States
Channel8 English 18 Jun 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Statement on Memorandum of Understanding With United States

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the presidents of Iran and the United States, descri

Iran's supreme leader says he authorized deal, direct talks with U.S.
Axios 18 Jun 2026

Iran's supreme leader says he authorized deal, direct talks with U.S.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized Iranian negotiators to conduct direct talks with the U.S. but stressed it "does not signify acceptance of the enemy's views". Why…

Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments
Al Jazeera 18 Jun 2026

Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments

The UN rights office has previously found that Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.

What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland
Al Jazeera 18 Jun 2026

What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland

Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland. Representatives from the United States and Iran are expected to meet in Switzerland on Friday to mark…

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. …

German military prepares for possible mine-clearing mission
DW 18 Jun 2026

German military prepares for possible mine-clearing mission

Following the tentative deal with the US, Iran is planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The German Bundeswehr is planning to assist with the mine-clearing.

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction
Lit Hub 18 Jun 2026

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction

Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksel…

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…

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 …

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's latest trailer officially confirms X-Men character
Digital Spy 18 Jun 2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's latest trailer officially confirms X-Men character

The new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has revealed that a major X-Men character is set to make an appearance. After the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (To…