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PM Modi says India is emerging as a trusted partner to the world
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Narendra Modi told the Indian diaspora in Paris that trust has become as important as trade, and India is emerging as a reliable long-term partner as countries seek stable supply chains.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported that JD Vance's trip to implement the US-Iran MOU was cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces in Lebanon and Israel's airstrikes killed at least 16 people, threatening the nascent ceasefire.16 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as US-Iran talks pushed back
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Israel struck targets across southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting, with Lebanon's state news agency saying at least 16 people were killed in ongoing airstrikes.
Teen in custody after Times Square fight, slashing and gunfire
The Economic TimesArchived
Economic Times reported that a violent confrontation near 44th Street and Broadway on June 18 left one person slashed and gunfire erupted, sending crowds scrambling. A 17-year-old was taken into NYPD custody.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with 9,231 majority over Reform UK
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with 54% of the vote and a majority almost double his predecessor's, paving the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership.
Khamenei says Trump made US-Iran deal out of desperation
BBCArchived
BBC reported that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he approved the deal despite a different view, allowing it after assurances from President Pezeshkian, and said Trump used all kinds of leverage out of desperation.
Pakistan left red-faced after Iran rules out June 19 ceremony
News18Archived
News18 reported that Shehbaz Sharif deleted a post claiming Pakistan would host a US-Iran signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19 after Iran said the memorandum was signed digitally and no ceremony would be held.
Shehbaz postpones Switzerland visit after US-Iran MoU signed digitally
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Times of India reported that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif postponed his visit for the US-Iran peace deal ceremony after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was electronically signed and entered into force.
US lifts naval blockade as US-Iran deal takes effect
BBCArchived
BBC live coverage reported that the United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports as the 14-point memorandum signed on June 18 came into force, with Donald Trump posting that oil is flowing and Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
JD Vance tells Israel to wake up and smell reality on Iran deal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that US Vice President JD Vance said Israel is deeply isolated and Cabinet members criticising the US-Iran interim deal are ungrateful, adding that Donald Trump is the only world leader sympathetic to Israel right now.
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises question of what the war was for
BBCArchived
BBC analysis said the Trump-Pezeshkian memorandum lays out consequences of the February 28 attack on Iran, with thousands killed and the Tehran regime surviving and empowered rather than collapsing as assumed.
Massive Moscow drone strikes shatter Putin's protective insulation
CNNArchived
CNN analysis said nearly 200 Ukrainian drones hit Moscow refineries on June 18, sending thick black smoke over the capital just 10 miles from the Kremlin and piercing all three rings of Russian air defences.
Pakistan signals Bay of Bengal naval presence with China-built Hangor sub
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Times of India reported that Pakistan has signalled a sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal for the first time since 1971 with PNS Hangor, an AIP-equipped submarine built in China, as Commodore Omer Farooq escorted it home via Colombo.
One killed after small plane crashes on Texas highway
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that a small plane carrying six people crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire on Tuesday night. Police said one person was killed and there were no immediate reports of injuries to motorists.
Eight killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
News On AIRArchived
News On AIR reported that a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard. The cause was not immediately clear.NATO chief says Trump deal can help stop Iranian nuclear weapon
BloombergArchived
Bloomberg was blocked, but fallback reports say NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said a Trump-brokered US-Iran deal could help prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and contribute to regional security.
OpIndia reports independent UK grooming gang inquiry claims
OpIndiaArchived
OpIndia reported that an independent inquiry chaired by MP Rupert Lowe claimed at least 250,000 mostly white British girls were abused by organised grooming gangs over decades, and alleged institutional failures by police, councils and other authorities.
G7 support must address Lebanon's unresolved status
ReutersArchived
Welcoming the US-Iran deal is easier than resolving the Israel-Hezbollah front. G7 leaders need a practical mechanism for ceasefire monitoring, Hezbollah disarmament expectations and civilian protection in Lebanon.
Iran sends loaded oil tankers past US blockade line
BBCArchived
BBC Verify reported that three Iranian tankers carrying crude oil passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. The movement came before the expected formal signing of the US-Iran agreement.
Trump wraps G7 facing skepticism over Iran plan
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Donald Trump was trying to sell his tentative Iran agreement at the G7 summit as a pact ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon, even though neither Washington nor Tehran had released the text.
Nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan police firing
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that nine-year-old Australian girl Hania Ahmed was killed in Punjab, Pakistan, after police opened fire during a robbery response. Her family had been visiting relatives and was caught in the chaos.
US-Iran 14-point MoU includes no nukes and $300 billion fund
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported details of a purported 14-point US-Iran MoU that extends ceasefire terms, allows Iran to manage Hormuz, temporarily waives Iranian oil sanctions and creates a path to a final peace agreement.
US-Iran deal faces Lebanon and Hormuz complications
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India live updates reported that the tentative US-Iran agreement has hit obstacles over Iran's demand that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon. US and Israeli officials reportedly dispute whether such a requirement is part of the deal.
Indian techie Sai Karthik Varma Datla killed in Missouri crash
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 24-year-old Indian tech professional Sai Karthik Varma Datla was among 12 people killed when a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri.
US renames Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that the US Department of War restored the name U.S. Pacific Command eight years after the Trump administration had renamed it U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The statement said the mission and area of responsibility remain unchanged.
FBI says alleged UFC event attacker planned drone use
CNNArchived
CNN reported that federal officials charged multiple people over alleged plots to attack the UFC event at the White House, including a 19-year-old whose parents alerted police after he amassed weapons and communicated with radicals online.
Kyiv's 1,000-year-old monastery damaged in Russian attack
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a 1,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site, was damaged and set ablaze during a Russian air attack on Kyiv. At least four people were killed and dozens wounded in the capital.
US used ship-to-ship transfers to move Gulf oil
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported on a Reuters investigation that the US used ship-to-ship transfer tactics associated with Iranian smuggling to move about 90 million barrels of oil from the Gulf since early May amid Hormuz disruptions.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the UK announced fresh sanctions on Russian shadow fleet oil tankers after Indian captain Ajay Pant was charged with alleged sanctions breach aboard the vessel MV Smyrtos in the English Channel.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Qinghai in China
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Haixi prefecture in Qinghai, northwest China, at a depth of 10 km. The quake hit at 5:06 pm Beijing time on June 16, according to CENC.
G7 must balance Iran de-escalation and Ukraine support
CNNArchived
A Hormuz breakthrough may dominate headlines, but the G7 still has to sustain pressure on Russia and support Ukraine. The summit's test is whether leaders can manage two major conflicts without trading one priority for the other.
Trump says Syria can handle Hezbollah if Israel cannot
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in France that Syria could handle Hezbollah if Israel could not. He also reiterated that the Iran deal specifies Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Celebi says India ouster wiped out $500 million value
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that Turkish aviation services firm Celebi said India's 2025 revocation of security clearance for its Indian arm wiped out up to $500 million in value overnight after Turkey supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
Iran reportedly used psychologists for Trump talks
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Iran took help from senior psychologists while negotiating with Donald Trump, according to a report. The claim suggests Tehran tried to tailor negotiation strategy around Trump's personality and decision-making style.
Dhaka summons Indian envoy over airport screening
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Bangladesh summoned India's deputy high commissioner after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was held at Delhi airport immigration for a couple of hours. He was travelling to India for an IORA meeting hosted by the external affairs ministr
Sky News calls Trump's Iran war a strategic blunder
Sky NewsArchived
Sky News was blocked, but fallback excerpts said the analysis described Trump's Iran war as one of the greatest strategic blunders in US history. Commentators argued the deal amounts to a tacit admission that key war aims were not achieved.
BBC explains UK under-16 social media ban
BBC PidginArchived
BBC Pidgin reported that the UK government plans to ban social media for children under 16 from early 2027. The ban is expected to cover platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not WhatsApp, Signal or YouTube Kids.
Trump says Hormuz will fully open Friday
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open from Friday after a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. He said the strait was already partially open while de-mining efforts were continuing.
Norwegian crown princess's son convicted of rape
BBCArchived
BBC reported that Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. He was cleared of two other rape counts but convicted of several other offences.
India-bound LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Malta-flagged LNG tanker Disha crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading to Dahej Port in Gujarat. It may be the first large tanker to cross after the ceasefire deal announcement and is expected to reach Gujarat on June 18.
Pakistan armed forces mourn pilots killed in crash
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The pilots were identified as Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of the Pakistan Air Force and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy. Pakistan's military leadership expressed grief and condolences to the bereaved families.
Bangladesh PM adviser returns after Delhi airport hold-up
The WireArchived
The Wire reported that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's adviser turned back after an hours-long hold-up at Delhi airport. Fallback reports identified him as Zahed Ur Rahman, who was stopped by Indian immigration before being cleared but chose to return to Dhaka via Colo
Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a forthcoming ban on social media access for all children under 16. He said the government would push back against big tech to protect children's wellbeing online.
China welcomes US-Iran deal on West Asia conflict
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that China welcomed the understanding between the US and Iran to end the West Asia conflict and called for the early opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian also appreciated Pakistan's mediation efforts.
Twelve killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
BBCArchived
BBC reported that eleven skydivers and one pilot died after a Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. Officials said the plane failed to gain altitude, made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards from the airport.
US and Iran agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz
ReutersArchived
Reuters was blocked, but fallback excerpts said US and Iranian officials reached a preliminary agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The pact sent oil prices tumbling, with Brent crude falling around 4% in early trading.
US says it helped rescue 14 Indian mariners
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that US Central Command said a US Navy P-8 aircraft and MH-60 Sea Hawk assisted in rescuing 14 Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea. The crew had transferred to a life raft after a mechanised sailing vessel suffered engine failure off Muscat.
US says ship got 60 warnings before deadly strike
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that US officials said the Palau-flagged MT Settebello received nearly 60 verbal warnings and shows of force before an American aircraft fired precision munitions into its engine room in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors.
CNN says Trump Iran memo's test comes after fighting stops
CNNArchived
CNN reported that Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding to halt the Iran war for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade. The analysis said the true test will be whether fighting actually stops and nuclear issues are resolved.
Trump lashes out at Netanyahu over Beirut strike
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that Donald Trump was angry at Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli strike on Beirut delayed the US-Iran deal push. The report said Trump criticised Netanyahu's judgment while Tehran maintained no final decision had been taken on the framework.
