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Asia Pacific

Taiwan Hopes $14B US Arms Sale Approved Soon

Taiwan’s president said he hopes the United States approves a $14bn arms sale 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera.

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Africa

Ugandan Lawyer in Treason Case Faces Charges

A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with a treason-related offence, according to BBC News.

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Americas

Suspected Gang Leader Shot Dead in Airport Ambush

A suspected gang leader was shot dead in an airport ambush as he left an arrival terminal in Ecuador's largest city, according to BBC News.

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Europe

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since 2022 invasion

Moscow faced its largest drone attack from Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with 194 drones shot down over the city alone, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

Trump e Irán acuerdan fin de guerra: reapertura del estrecho de Hormuz

El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, y el de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, firmaron un acuerdo para poner fin al conflicto durante la cumbre del G7 en Francia.

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Leaders

Trump’s allies keep peace amid global tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn criticism for his aggressive stance on Greenland, linking it to his snub by the Nobel Peace Prize committee. Meanwhile, tensions with Russia and China are escalating, with allies urging calm and cooperation.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump and Iran President Sign War-Ending Deal

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement to end the war between their countries during the G7 summit in France. According to BBC, Trump warned that the US would "bomb the hell" out of Iran if no final deal emerged.

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Prominente

Schauspielerin Daveigh Chase stirbt mit 35

Die Schauspielerin Daveigh Chase, bekannt für ihre Rollen in 'The Ring' und 'Lilo & Stitch', ist im Alter von 35 Jahren gestorben. Sie starb am Dienstag an Meningitis und schwerer Blutvergiftung.

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Americas

Algeria’s Support for Gaza Orphans Praised by Palestinian Activist

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Zaiter praised Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following the country’s World Cup defeat to Argentina, according to Al Jazeera.

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Asia Pacific

Japan ramping up defence is ‘critical’ to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC

Japan must 'strengthen its defence capabilities' to prevent war, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told the BBC. He emphasized the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

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Middle East

US Must Force Israel to Change Policy on Lebanon: 10 Key Points

The U.S. Defense Department expressed concern over Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryde.

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Conflicts & Security

What’s in the US-Iran agreement? Key points include $300B fund

A 14-point agreement between the U.S. and Iran aims to end hostilities, with Iran committing to a nuclear-free path and the U.S. promising a $300 billion fund for economic development, though U.S. contributions are not required, according to BBC.

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Afrika

Ex-Nigeria-Ministerin freigesprochen: 13-jähriger Bribery-Prozess endet

Die ehemalige nigerianische Ölministerin Diezani Alison-Madueke ist in Großbritannien freigesprochen worden.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Zeugen retten Passagiere: Privatjet stürzt in Texas ab

Nach einem Brand auf einer Straße in Texas halfen Zeugen bei der Rettung der Passagiere eines Privatjets.

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Política de EE.UU.

Tensiones entre Trump y republicanos en Senado escalan

Los republicanos del Senado muestran creciente frustración con el presidente Donald Trump, quien ha estado tomando decisiones sorpresas, según NBC News.

WH News Jun 18, 2026