Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal?

Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

By Steven Erlanger

Gold executives warn of smuggling ‘crisis’

Head of World Gold Council says illicit flows have risen to more than $120bn a year

U.S. moves toward troop reductions in Europe as Hegseth scolds NATO allies

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

By Ellen Francis

French tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz days after US-Iran deal

The Mraikh, a liquefied natural gas vessel, was the first such French ship to make the transit since the start of the Iran conflict on February 28.

Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025

Plan is admission US could not achieve what it sought through war as red line after red line has been erased Only a man with an unparalleled ignorance of history such as Donald Trump would have signed America’s peace treaty with Iran at Versailles, the byword for national humiliation. And only a man with an impish sense of humour such as Emmanuel Macron would have suggested it. It is easy to cast Trump in the role of the humiliated and hurt German Count Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau. The trea...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows

Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a record low, according to a new NPR poll.

By Brittney Melton

JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems

US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.

Lawmakers scramble after Trump derails bid to revive key counterterrorism tool days after FBI thwarts UFC plot

Lawmakers say FISA 702 renewal is back to square one after Trump's eleventh-hour decision blew up the Senate process days after a foiled terror plot.

Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions

The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran's reconstruction.

US-Iran talks: Hope and skepticism in the Swiss alps

An end to fighting and relief from a global energy crunch is a welcome development, but critics say the US may have rushed into a bad deal. US-Iran talks in Switzerland will reveal more.

Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools”, ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal. Oil prices tumbled after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to end the Middle East war, with the Strait of Hormuz to reopen but two months of negotiations lying ahead. In a sudden development after uncertainty over when the deal agreed...

By Agence France-Presse,Associated Press

Signing off? Trump rushes to turn page on Iran war

Surprise! A stroke of a pen over dinner at Versailles pre-empting plans for that big Friday signing in Switzerland of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Coming off the G-Seven in France, we’ll ask why Donald Trump suddenly decided to get it over with and whether the region and the world can breathe a sigh of relief.

By François PICARD

Two key things that need to happen before Strait of Hormuz traffic can return to prewar levels

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a framework for a peace deal that extends their cease-fire for another 60 days. Now, a series of practical steps are needed for traffic to pick back up through the shipping chokepoint.

By Myra P. Saefong

The Latest: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait

According to details released by both countries, President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington

By The Associated Press

Gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for the first time in months

Bloomberg/Getty Images The price of a gallon of gas has dropped below $4 for the first time since March. AAA data released on Thursday shows the average nationwide gas price is now $3.99 per gallon. Prices rose sharply at the onset of the US-Iran war, but have dropped in recent weeks. The average cost of a gallon of gas nationwide has dropped below $4 for the first time since March. Daily data released by AAA on Thursday showed that across the US, the average gas price is now $3.99 per gall...

Democratic lawmakers denounce Trump’s support for Colombia’s far-right candidate De la Espriella and call for an investigation

A group of congressmembers has sent a letter to senior US officials expressing ‘grave concern about the brazen interference’ in another country’s presidential election. The letter also underscores Espriella’s ties to a paramilitary group and questions the origin of his properties in Florida

By Iker Seisdedos García,Juan Lewin

Trump And Iranian President Sign Interim Peace Deal—Key Details Of Agreement Shared - Forbes

Trump And Iranian President Sign Interim Peace Deal—Key Details Of Agreement Shared  Forbes

U.S. Supporters Groups Feel Pushed to the Margins at World Cup

“We thought it was going to be bigger and better at home.”

Conrad Black: Don’t believe the haters — Trump is on his way to a strategic victory in Iran

Iranian claims of achieving a moral victory are not to be believed

By Conrad Black

Here’s How to Watch Major League Cricket 2026 Live Online

The cricket world turns its attention to Major League Cricket 2026 — the United States’ premier T20 cricket league. This is the fourth annual season for MLC with six teams, including MI New York, Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom. The season is short. It starts on […]

By Rudie Obias

Jamaican man convicted in US for sex offence involving underage girl allowed entry into UK

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By TOI World Desk

Iran-US MoU a setback, what are the options now for Israel, and for Netanyahu

By Yashee

Trump lashes out at critics of Iran deal, says they are either 'jealous or bad, stupid people'

Oil prices tumbled after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to end the Middle East war

US Lifts Iran Ports Blockade Ahead Of Swiss Ceremony

The signing of the deal by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set in motion a 60-day period for talks on wider issues between the two foes, including the Iranian nuclear programme.

'Wake up': US VP Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Iran deal

United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued a rare rebuke of Israel during a White House press briefing, criticising Israeli lawmakers who had opposed the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran. Under the deal, the two sides have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. Vance’s comments come amid rising tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjam...

By none@none.com (News DeskAFP)

Bad Bunny Didn’t Need the U.S. to Set Touring Records This Year

Artist's Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour is now highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the states, and his ticket sales have pushed him past $1 billion in gross sales

By Kory Grow

Kombos hails Iran-US deal as ‘important step’ in call with Iran’s Araghchi

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday acclaimed the deal signed by Iran and the United States to bring a halt to the war which broke out between the two countries in the spring as “an important step towards strengthening regional stability” in a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. He wrote in a […]

Trump's Iran deal driven by economics, fear of midterm defeat, not ideology - analysis

The threat of a global recession, rising fuel prices and a potential Republican midterm defeat may have weighed as heavily on Trump's Iran decision-making as concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.

No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump unveiled the text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding under which Washington and Tehran agreed to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days to end their monthslong war. The document also included Iran's reaffirmation that it will neither

By The Korea Herald

G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line on Moscow

G7 leaders have backed increased pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, hailing a newfound unity as they sensed a shift by US President Donald Trump towards a tougher line against Moscow.

By RFI

US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said “the face-to-face negotiations that will be held in the future will not mean accepting the enemy’s point of view.”

First tankers cross strait after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in Lebanon

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, June 18, hours

By Reuters

US, Iranian versions of memorandum reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording

Published versions largely converge on ceasefire, sanctions relief, Hormuz, nuclear talks

By Anadolu Agency

Vance warns US critics in Israel not to alienate 'only powerful ally' left

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday warned U.S. critics in Israel against 'attacking the only powerful ally' left in the world, in an extraordinary rebuke after Washington and Tehr...

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal - The Daily Star

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal  The Daily Star

Hormuz Normalization Begins As Saudi Supertankers Exit And A Flood Of Persian Gulf Oil Heads For Asia

Hormuz Normalization Begins As Saudi Supertankers Exit And A Flood Of Persian Gulf Oil Heads For Asia Energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to restart on Thursday after the interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, with several Saudi-controlled supertankers transiting the critical waterway and exiting the Persian Gulf. There is a massive backlog of crude and LNG tankers in the Persian Gulf, preparing to exit the Hormuz chokepoint bound for Asia. Bloomberg says 31 supertank...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: Trump Capitulates in “Deal” Signed Thursday, Commits to Israel Withdrawal from Lebanon; Considerable Obstacles Remain to Agreement; Oil Cliff in Play, Increasing Iran Leverage

Today's Iran war update: Trump surrenders to Iran, with Iran set to extract even more if negotiations progress.

By Yves Smith

Strait of Hormuz reopens as US and Iran sign historic digital peace deal

PAKISTAN PM Shehbaz Sharif announces Islamabad MoU signed between US and Iran. Iran to reopen...

Brendan Fraser's New WWII Thriller Quietly Becomes American Streaming Hit After Record-Breaking Box Office Run

Brendan Fraser's new World War II thriller broke a major record, and the intense movie has now become a streaming sensation in the United States.

By Felipe Rangel

Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics fools

President Trump defends his newly signed Iran deal, calling critics “fools” as oil prices tumble and negotiations begin to implement the agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-defends-iran-deal-calls-critics-fools/

By Punch Newspapers

Why I approved US deal despite having different view – Iran’s supreme leader

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he had approved a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war despite having a "different view", without elaborating. The post Why I approved US deal despite having different view – Iran’s supreme leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

The Ken Ofori-Atta Matter: Permanent Residency, U.S. Citizenship, and Extradition

The decision by a United States immigration court to approve former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's application to adjust his immigration status and proceed toward lawful permanent residency has generated intense public debate in Ghana. That decision terminated the removal proceedings against him by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

By Isaac Yeboah

US and Iran sign ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at extending their ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a framework for negotiations on a broader settlement after months of conflict. US President Donald Trump signed the agreement at the Palace of Versailles near Paris on Wednesday, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the document in Tehran. Officials from both countries confirmed that the memorandum entered into force immediately.