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Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

World Rescuers and security officers examine the wreckage of an ambulance helicopter after it collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground, in Mugla, Türkiye, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kenan Gurbuz Purchase

Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

A military helicopter crashed in southern Türkiye on Thursday, killing four personnel, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. The aircraft crashed for unknown…

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World US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance look on during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Trump Says US Does Not Need Iran Deal

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US does not need a deal with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance, who has played a role in efforts to resolve…

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World Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military said on Thursday, adding that the vessels had ignored warnings and entered…

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World Members of the New York City Fire Department and first responders work at the scene a day after a building collapsed in Brooklyn in New York on November 12, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Death Toll Rises to 8 in New York Building Collapse

At least eight people died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday, as…

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World A seagull fly by the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the Houses of Parliament in central London on November 12, 2026. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)

Iran Pair Guilty of Spying on London-based Journalists 'for Tehran'

A UK jury on Thursday found two Iranian men guilty of spying for Iran's intelligence service, as a chief prosecutor said it showed Tehran's willingness to use …

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World Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stands before greeting Netherlands' Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius during the Japan-Netherlands Defense Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. (AFP)

Japan Undecided on Sending Military to Hormuz

Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US…

World A swimmer stands at the water’s edge at Coogee Beach in the days following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams.

Documents: US Military to Build War-ready Stockpile in Australia

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese…

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World (L-R) US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. (EPA)

G7 Leaders Open Summit Talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy Joins in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined world leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations Tuesday for talks on ending the war…

World Iranian women walk past anti-US murals outside the former US embassy in Tehran on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Iran FM Says Ending War Including in Lebanon ‘Most Important Issue’ in US Deal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, was "the most important" issue in the peace deal…

World Patients and their family members evacuate outside Anutapura General Hospital following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on June 16, 2026. (Photo by MUHAMMAD RIFKI / AFP)

6.7 Magnitude Quake Shakes Part of Indonesia, Causing Scattered Damage

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a…

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World British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (dpa)

UK to Supply Enriched Uranium to Ukraine, Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia

The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions against Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said…

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World Smoke plumes rise from a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California, Monday, June 15, 2026. (Debbie Reyes Katz via AP Photo)

8 People Die in B-52 Bomber Crash at US Air Force Base in California

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight…

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World US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian, central-eastern France on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Iran Deal Has Been Signed, Text to Come Soon

US President Donald Trump on Monday said an agreement with Iran has been signed and that the text of the deal would be released sometime after a formal signing…

World  Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (L) is welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) at the presidential residence in Jerusalem, 14 June 2026, during his first visit to Israel. (EPA)

Somaliland Opens Embassy in Jerusalem

Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry announced, months after Israel became the first country to recognize the…

World US President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron as they attend a bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Arrives with Iran Deal to Meet Wary World Leaders at G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump joined global leaders on Monday at the Group of Seven summit at a French lakeside resort, where relief over a deal to end the Iran…

World US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026. (Reuters)

Vance Says Funds Won’t Be Transferred to Iran in Exchange for Signing Deal to Halt War

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that no funds would be released to Iran in exchange for signing an agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of…

World Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves as people take part in the annual Jerusalem Day march in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026. (Reuters)

No EU Consensus on Sanctioning Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir, Says Kallas

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said Monday there is no unanimity in the bloc to impose sanctions on far-right Israeli national security minister Itamar…

World  UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks to the media, at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Palais Wilson, in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Keystone via AP)

Iran Executed 18 Protesters in 2026, Says UN

Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on "national security grounds" since the start of 2026, the United Nations said Monday. UN…

World Dz'na Lipe Jean‑Marie, secretary of the displacement camp, speaks during an Ebola awareness session as humanitarian agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, at Kpangba displacement camp where Ebola cases were observed, Djugu territory in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Congo Reports Record One-Day Increase in Ebola Cases, a Month After Outbreak’s Declaration

Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest increase in Ebola cases in one day, as weak contact tracing, insecurity and funding gaps continue to…

World Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran's Fars News Agency Says Hormuz Maritime Fees Added to US Deal Last Minute

Iran's Fars news agency said on Monday, quoting what it said was an informed source, that Tehran added a clause on imposing maritime service fees to the…

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World An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural, after US and Iranian officials said they had reached a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

UN Human Rights Chief Welcomes US-Iran Deal, Urges Restraint in the Region

The United Nations' human rights chief on Monday welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, and urged for maximum restraint…

World People walk on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

China Says Welcomes US-Iran Deal, Commends Pakistan Mediation

China welcomed on Monday an agreement announced by the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, commending Pakistan for its mediation efforts. …

World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Knesset on June 3. (Reuters)

Israel Concerned about US-Iran Deal but Does Not Want to Anger Trump

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been forced to praise the US-Iran deal and to choose words that appease US President Donald Trump, Israeli…

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World German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks during a press conference with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban (not pictured) in Berlin, Germany, 10 June 2026. (EPA)

German Top Diplomat Says Strait of Hormuz Must Be Navigable Without Restrictions

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz must be made navigable again ‌without any ‌restrictions after &zwnj…

World French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference after talks with Montenegro's President Jakov Milatovic in Cetinje, Montenegro, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)

Macron: French-UK Mission 'Ready' to Aid Hormuz Reopening

France's president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the…

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World European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics and Estonian President Alar Karis at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

US-Iran Deal Should Immediately Reopen Hormuz Strait, Von Der Leyen Says

The agreement between the United States and Iran should allow for the "immediate reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz, EU Commission President Ursula von der…

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World President Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, November 2016 (AP) 

Obama Doubts Trump-Iran Deal Will Make Improvement Over His 2015 Pact

Former US President Barack Obama said it was unrealistic to expect that any deal between US President Donald Trump and Tehran would mark a “significant…

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World  Mauricio Ruffy celebrates after winning his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Trump Turns 80 with Cage Fight, Iran Deal

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn…

World Alireza Tangsiri is the latest top Iranian security official to be killed in the conflict. SEPAH NEWS/AFP

The Iranian Leaders Killed in Israeli-US War

Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Iranian republic's political and military elite, starting…

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