Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".
Editorial comparison
BBC frames Trump's deal claim as credibility problem; Iran denies finality; military strikes continue across region.
BBC News leads with Trump's announcement of a "great settlement" while Tehran insists "nothing" is finalised, then follows with Gary O'Donoghue's analysis questioning whether Trump's mixed messaging reflects deliberate strategy or flip-flopping. The Hindu reports the same deal claim but anchors it within ongoing military exchanges, noting Iran has not reached final decisions despite US strikes on bases and Iranian responses targeting US assets across Kuwait and Bahrain.
BBC documents the tangible military escalation separately, reporting satellite imagery showing over 50 Iranian military bases damaged by US strikes since the war began, and a second consecutive day of reciprocal strikes between nations. This framing emphasises the disconnect between Trump's diplomatic claims and the active military operations contradicting them.
Coverage map
What coverage agrees on, contests, or leaves unclear.
Broadly agreed
- All covering sources confirm that Trump announced a deal while Iran explicitly denied any final decision had been made.
- Sources broadly agree that the ECB raised interest rates in direct response to the energy price shock caused by the Iran conflict.
- Sources agree that the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with oil prices fluctuating sharply on news of deal progress or breakdown.
Contested framing
- BBC and CNN frame Trump's deal announcement as a credibility problem driven by domestic political motives; La Repubblica and Times of Israel frame it as a genuine strategic surprise that caught Netanyahu off guard.
- TASS frames NATO's acknowledgement that Russia is not seeking conflict as a de-escalatory signal; Notes from Poland and Deutsche Welle frame Russian cognitive warfare and energy disruption as ongoing threats.
- The Hindu frames India's non-alignment and invitation to a Hormuz security initiative as strategic autonomy; Daily Sabah frames regional security through Turkish institutional positioning, including Erdogan's condemnation of Israeli strikes.
Still unclear
Whether any written agreement has actually been initialled, what Iran's specific red lines are, and whether a signing ceremony in Europe will materialise within the reported timeframe remain publicly unconfirmed.
Notable omissions
State-aligned outlets (People's Daily, TASS, Gazeta.uz) do not critically examine their governments' roles in the Iran mediation efforts or the economic consequences of the conflict for their own populations.
Regional framing
How different outlets describe the same story.
British
BBC focuses on institutional decision-making contradictions, scrutinising Trump's mixed messaging — announcing strikes, then calling them off, then claiming a deal — and examining the credibility gap between US and Iranian statements.
American
CNN frames the story through Trump's domestic political accountability, fact-checking his Iran claims and highlighting how the conflict is driving US inflation to a three-year high.
Italian
La Repubblica emphasises that Netanyahu was caught by surprise by Trump's announcement and that the US war has left the region 'hostage' to new Pasdaran leaders who have emerged stronger from the conflict.
Indian
The Hindu stresses India's strategic autonomy, reporting that India is expected to be invited to join a Strait of Hormuz security initiative, and documents US strikes killing three Indian sailors — summoning the US envoy.
Brazilian
Folha de S.Paulo highlights Trump and Hegseth publicly announcing strikes before they occurred, and documents Trump's claim to 'understand' a deal was done while Tehran denied it, foregrounding institutional recklessness.
Qatari
Al Jazeera Arabic reports Israeli concern about the Iran-US talks, framing mounting risk of escalation if a deal grants Iran legitimacy, with Israel's security cabinet convened.
German
Deutsche Welle focuses on the ECB raising interest rates as a direct response to the Iran war's energy price shock, and analyses how Iran's power structure is shifting toward Revolutionary Guard dominance.
Turkish
Daily Sabah frames the near-deal as an institutional accountability moment, reporting Trump's announcement alongside Tehran's rejection, while separately covering Gaza water access as institutional violence.
Irish
The Irish Times reports stocks rallying and oil hitting a two-month low on Gulf breakthrough hopes, and separately asks whether Ireland's oil supply is stable given ceasefire fragility.
Japanese
Japan Times analyses Asian energy security vulnerability through the Strait of Hormuz standoff, and Yahoo Japan repeatedly headlines Iran's denial that any deal is finalised.
South Korean
Korea Herald frames the story through the US-Korea alliance lens, with President Lee Jae Myung's Europe tour showing how distant wars are bringing Seoul and the EU closer.
Emirati
The National reports UAE Sheikh Abdullah condemning Iranian attacks on Kuwait, and provides a detailed breakdown of what is known about the 'great settlement,' positioning the Gulf as a collective security actor.
Israeli
Times of Israel covers Trump's acknowledgement that Americans may not back seizing Kharg Island, Netanyahu's surprise at the deal, and Israeli concern that the agreement could force a halt to Lebanon operations.
Singaporean
Straits Times and CNA frame the story through supply-chain and institutional logistics consequences, noting that the deal is being slowed by Iran's 'frustratingly slow and opaque' courier system.
Colombian
El Tiempo focuses on Trump's institutional accountability as US president, documenting the inflation spike and tariff court ruling as domestic consequences of the Iran conflict.
Pakistani
Dawn reports the deal announcement from Bahrain, contextualising it against Pakistan's own economic shocks, while separately documenting flood and poverty consequences of regional instability.
South African
Daily Maverick reports Trump's appeal of a court order on the Kennedy Center, framing US institutional authority friction as part of a broader pattern of Trump governance disruption.
Nigerian
Premium Times covers Trump cancelling the planned Iran strike and Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton as intelligence director, treating the Iran story through the lens of US executive accountability.
Chinese
SCMP analyses Iran's 'unity of theatres' strategy as exposing a US-Israel rift, and frames the Strait of Hormuz maritime security issue through structural institutional vulnerability rather than military capability.
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How the relationships of Eastern European states and Taiwan evolve under the informal alliance bears watching as China tries to peel partners away from Taiwan.
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
A peace deal that the U.S. president said could be signed as soon as this weekend would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Japanese government starts work to draft Imperial House Law amendment
The government hopes to submit the legislation to the Diet late this month, aiming to secure its enactment during the ongoing parliamentary session.
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket
The successful launch is an important comeback for Japan as it seeks to restore confidence in the H3 series and demonstrate the rocket can support a wider range of missions.
Locked out of IPO, Asia investors find new ways to bet on SpaceX
Japan and Australia are the only countries in Asia-Pacific where retail investors have direct access to the world's largest-ever IPO.
NTT unit said to seek $1 billion to develop U.S. data centers
The company is working with Citigroup to raise the money by selling stakes in a development company for the new data center projects.
Man arrested after body of high school girl, 17, found in eastern Japan
The police has been questioning the man, the girl's acquaintance, on a voluntary basis, suspecting that he has information about the situation.
Belfast’s minorities scared to leave home after violence by masked groups
Groups set fire to houses and cars and targeted ethnic minorities after a knife attack for which a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder.
Scientists urge countries to look beyond CO2 to tackle warming
A major source of global warming has been left out of official climate plans, with indirect greenhouse gases contributing roughly 0.3 C of warming to date.
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk became a household name through Tesla and SpaceX before expanding his influence with the $44-billion acquisition of social media platform Twitter in 2022.
Mexico beats South Africa to kick off 2026 World Cup
The match fired the starting gun for the World Cup, yet the scrappy encounter will likely be remembered not for its thrilling soccer, but for its flurry of dismissals.
Lee’s Europe tour shows distant wars bringing Korea and EU closer
President Lee Jae Myung’s first trip to Europe showed how distant wars are moving South Korea and the European Union closer to strategic alignment. Russia’s war in Ukraine, backed by North Korean support for Moscow, has…
[Exclusive] Big Bang preparing August return with physical single
Big Bang is expected to return with a physical single featuring around two to three new songs as part of its 20th-anniversary comeback in August, industry sources said Wednesday. While the group has already hinted at…
Australian hiker rescued in series of Seoraksan accidents
One hiker died and two others were rescued in separate incidents on Seoraksan in Gangwon Province, authorities said Friday, as emergency crews responded to a series of mountain accidents within about 24 hours. According…
Naver, Krafton partner to expand PUBG esports ecosystem
Naver announced Friday it has signed a strategic partnership with game publisher Krafton to expand the esports content ecosystem surrounding PUBG: Battlegrounds through long-term collaboration. Under the agreement,…
Under June sun, Red Devils bring World Cup roar to Gwanghwamun
“Who are we so proud of? South Korea!” The chant rolled through Gwanghwamun Square on Friday morning, carried by drumbeats from the Red Devils and answered by fans in red shirts as South Korea opened its 2026 FIFA World…
Korean fashion rebounds as shoppers spend on personal taste
Korea's fashion industry is showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, and the rebound is taking a different shape from past cycles: Rather than a single dominant trend lifting the market, growth is…
Lee's approval rating falls below 60% amid ballot shortage controversy: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below 60 percent for the first time in four months amid negative public sentiment over ballot shortages reported during last week's local elections, a poll showed…
LG to build Korea's first humanoid 'data factory' to train robots
LG Electronics is converting its R&D campus in southern Seoul's Yangjae district into the country's first "data factory" for humanoid robots, industry sources said Friday. At the facility,…
Daewoo E&C completes $265m fertilizer plant project in Nigeria
Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Friday it has recently completed the Indorama Fertilizer III Project in Nigeria on schedule, further strengthening its track record in one of the largest economies in Africa, as…
BTS concerts drive 218% surge in foreign tourist bookings in Busan
Foreign tourist demand is spreading beyond Seoul, with accommodation bookings in Busan surging 218 percent from a year prior in early June, aided by BTS concerts that drew visitors from overseas, industry data showed…
S. Korea opens World Cup campaign with 2-1 win over Czech Republic
South Korea opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in a Group A match at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico on Friday. After a scoreless first half, Czechia struck first…
Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' getting music competition spinoff
A musical spinoff of hit Netflix competition series "Culinary Class Wars" is reportedly in the works, with a premiere targeted for 2027. Originally launched in 2024, "Culinary Class Wars" became a…
BOK chief signals further rate hikes as inflation risks persist
Shin Hyun-song, governor of the Bank of Korea, reiterated the need to raise interest rates, citing persistent inflationary pressures from the Middle East war and rising housing prices. Speaking at a ceremony marking the…
'Golden' artist Ejae performs as World Cup opens in Mexico City
Ejae, the Korean American singer-songwriter behind "Golden" from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," performed the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem "DNA" alongside Italian tenor Andrea…
BoyNextDoor tops Oricon chart with 1st LP
BoyNextDoor entered Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking at No. 1 with first studio album “Home,” KOZ Entertainment has announced, citing the chart dated June 10.
Samsung reportedly in talks to help make Google's next AI chip
Samsung Electronics is reportedly in talks to make a key portion of one of Google's most advanced future artificial intelligence chips. The deal would give the South Korean company a role in a supply chain as the…
Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 years over N. Korea drone operation
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday over a covert drone operation targeting Pyongyang. Prosecutors said the operation was intended to provoke North Korea and help create conditions…
Epex to host concert tour next month
Boy group Epex will hold concerts in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei, Taiwan from mid-July, C9 Entertainment announced Friday. The group will perform in Seoul on July 18 and 19, before shows in Tokyo and Taipei in the following…
Fans gather at Gwanghwamun to cheer for S. Korea in World Cup match against Czechia
Hundreds of fans were gathered at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on Friday to cheer for South Korea in its 2026 World Cup opening Group A match against the Czech Republic. With the game scheduled to kick off at 11…
Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 yrs in prison in drone infiltration case
A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of ordering drone infiltrations into North Korea in an attempt to heighten cross-border tensions and create…
Scooter against car in Milan, 19-year-old passenger dead
Minor injuries to the boy driving and the young woman in the car
The discovery of larinism
Cyle Larin, the boy to whom Canada gave the number 9 jersey, also became a philosophy
First the threats of escalation then Trump announces the agreement: “Signature in Europe soon”
The president of the United States: "I have spoken with all the leaders of the region, we have an agreement, Iran will not have the atomic bomb and Hormuz will reopen." Then he hypothesizes that the negotiations will be closed as early as the weekend: “There will be…
Qatar's mediation and Tehran's openness remains the nuclear issue
On the table is a one-page memorandum with a 60-day truce to negotiate on uranium. Swiss hypothesis for the final handshake
Haass: “It would be a fake peace, the war has made things worse”
For the president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, a possible agreement "will not lead to a lasting ceasefire"
Netanyhau caught by surprise by Trump's agreement with Iran: "But we are not involved"
The Israeli prime minister, fearful of being forced to stop the offensive in Lebanon, congratulates his ally but tries to slip away
The unplanned US war leaves the region hostage to the tests of strength of the new Pasdaran
The White House has not achieved the results it had hoped for while Iran's new leaders emerge from the conflict strengthened
Republic of Ideas. Our festival opens with politics in the square
Today the inauguration in Bologna at the Arena del Sole. The appointments with the protagonists of the centre-left: Schlein, Conte, Prodi, Bonelli, Fratoianni and Renzi, but the voice of the mayors will not be missing with Lepore, Salis and...
Ismaël Koné: “Many would have supported Italy in Toronto, better to challenge Bosnia”
Interview with the Sassuolo and Canada midfielder on the pitch tonight against Bosnia. It would have been the Azzurri's debut match
America dreams of football, Pochettino believes in it: "Why not us?"
Tonight at the SoFi stadium against Paraguay is the USA's debut. Secretary of State Rubio in the stands
New York is the city of football, but it's the basketball city
The Big Apple went crazy for the Knicks' comeback against the Spurs in the NBA finals
The ECB raises rates. What changes for mortgages, investments, inflation and public debt
The Frankfurt tightening aims to curb the impact of high energy prices, but the bill comes to families, businesses and the State: heavier instalments, more expensive credit and greater pressure on accounts
Rate rise: Brussels fears slowdown, countries divided. Giorgetti: “I hope there aren't others”
Italy is critical while in the Eurogroup the Northern front insists on minimum flexibility for energy-related expenses
Borowski: “The ECB's intervention on rates is right, but growth must not be stifled”
Interview with the head of macro research at Amundi: "Frankfurt does not want to repeat the mistake of 2022 when it moved late. The Fed should follow Europe's example"
Ambassadors in Moscow to negotiate on Ukraine, Russia: "Destructive"
Truce and freezing of the front, the proposals of the ambassadors of Paris, Berlin and London. The response: “Unacceptable requests”
“Less powers to the EU Foreign Ministry”, new dispute between von der Leyen and Kallas
The French proposal supported by the President of the Commission, the High Representative, is a blockade
Meloni attacks the EU in the chamber: "No to restricted formats", Schlein: "You have failed"
In view of the Council, I focus on the bureaucrats and the E3 meeting without Italy: "I'm not giving anything to Paris. We need an authoritative representative with Moscow"
Mattarella's take on the Brussels envoy: "One voice for Kiev"
Renewed agreement on support for Ukraine during lunch at the Quirinale. Draghi's name is back in circulation for the job
With Italian Tech, Salute and Gusto space for events in our hubs
We will talk about AI with Alec Ross and Alessandro Aresu, about medicine with the immunologist Antonella Viola and the virologist Roberto Burioni. About food with chef Giorgio Locatelli
We are made of the substance of traumas because we no longer live on dreams
The interpretation of the unconscious is not enough to analyze today's suffering. The reflection in the new essay by psychotherapist Nicolò Terminio
Clara Brugada celebrates that CDMX was "up to the task" at the opening of the 2026 World Cup; thanked the institutions that helped with the event
In a video that she published on her social networks, the capital's president stated that the city is open to all cultures and all nations.
VIDEO: Mexican kisses South Korean reporter during live broadcast; so it was unexpected moment
The reporter's reaction went viral on social networks
Echo Dot and Echo Pop edition of the Mexican National Team: now with a 50% discount heading to the 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup already underway, the Echo Dot and Echo Pop speakers officially licensed by the Mexican National Team have a 50% discount on Amazon.
2026 World Cup: What matches will be broadcast on the TV Azteca signal?
Mexican viewers will be able to watch 32 games through the TV Azteca signal
World Cup 2026: South Korea plays at home in the Guadalajara stadium against the Czech Republic
Hundreds of people traveled from the Asian country with the hope of seeing their team in its debut in the World Cup
Arizona Sheriff confirms that investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance remains active; Sonora rules out signs of its presence in the state
"The information disseminated by representatives of search groups lacks, up to this point, support with verifiable data," stated the Sonoran prosecutor's office.
Hugo Broos assures that South Africa deserved more after defeat against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup
The South African coach was not satisfied with the result against El Tri
Full Light Rail service resumes after cleaning stations; protesters caused damage
The line runs from Tasqueña to Xochimilco in both directions
Former South Korean President Yoon sentenced to 30 years in prison; Prosecutors link the sending of drones to their attempted martial law
Researchers maintain that the former president sought to create a pretext to expand his powers of power
Mexico defeats South Africa and unleashes a massive party at the Angel of Independence
Thousands of fans took to Paseo de la Reforma despite the rain to celebrate the triumph of the Tricolor
Remodeling work continues on Metro Line 2; Chabacano is still closed to the public
The Zócalo/Tenochtitlán, Bellas Artes and Allende stations are without service
Heavy rains on June 11 leave chaos in CDMX; They report fallen trees, flooding and even an injured person
The mayor of Miguel Hidalgo, Mauricio Tabe, reported that they have more than 13 reports of fallen trees or poles
PHOTOS and VIDEO How elegant France is! Users wear period dresses in the Hidalgo Metro on Line 2
The invitation on social networks arose after the aesthetic arrangements that were made at the station such as the placement of chandeliers and lanterns.
Has your Welfare Card been blocked? the definitive guide to recover it
The blocking of plastic due to an accumulation of failed PIN attempts or retention in ATMs interrupts immediate access to funds for social programs
Polish parliament approves bill banning streaming of illegal, abusive and degrading acts
The legislation is intended to clamp down on what is known in Poland as patostreaming (a portmanteau of "pathological" and "streaming").
German parliament debates relations with “equal partner” Poland
Politicians from all parties hailed Poland's growing importance as a partner - and some even held it up as a "model" to follow.
FG arraigns five men for terrorism, attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram
The Nigerian government alleged that the weapons, allegedly smuggled into Nigeria from Niger Republic, were intended for a Boko Haram member based in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The post FG arraigns five…
FG commissions automotive training centre in Gusau, trains 100 youths
The automotive centre in Gusau was commissioned on Thursday by the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh The post FG commissions automotive training centre in Gusau, trains 100 youths appeared first on Premium…
World Cup: Nine-man South Africa crumble as Jiménez seals Mexico victory
Though marred by red cards, the main takeaway for Mexico was victory The post World Cup: Nine-man South Africa crumble as Jiménez seals Mexico victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
CBN to revise rules governing financial holding companies
The CBN noted that the overhaul is necessary after years of implementing the existing framework introduced in 2014 to mitigate the risks arising from the conduct of non-core banking activities within banking groups. The…
Air safety agency begins probe of Asaba roadway landing
The bureau stated that the recovery of the flight recorders is a major step in determining what happened during the flight from Lagos to Asaba. The post Air safety agency begins probe of Asaba roadway landing appeared…
Democracy Day: Tinubu to address Nigerians Friday
The speech is scheduled to air on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) network at 7:00 a.m. The post Democracy Day: Tinubu to address Nigerians Friday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
EFCC arrests aviation security officer, two others over alleged attempt to smuggle gold worth N4.4bn
EFCC said the aviation security officer was caught trying to smuggle N4.4 billion worth just not gold at Kano airport. The post EFCC arrests aviation security officer, two others over alleged attempt to smuggle gold…
Trump cancels planned strike on Iran
Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he called off the strike because negotiations with Iran had been taken to the “highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” The post Trump cancels planned strike on Iran…
Cardoso receives 2026 Central Banking Central Bank of the Year Award in London
Mr Cardoso dedicated the award to the board, management and staff of the CBN, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. The post Cardoso receives 2026 Central Banking…
Warri Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo leaders ask protesters to leave oil facilities after Tinubu’s intervention
Ijaw and Urhobo leaders have ordered protesters to vacate occupied oil facilities in Warri after President Tinubu’s intervention aimed at resolving tensions over INEC’s controversial delineation exercise. The post Warri…
EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion
EFCC said the defendants allegedly conspired to obtain N10 billion from Fidelity Bank by presenting forged documents and making false claims intended to facilitate the transfer of the funds. The post EFCC arraigns three…
CBN proposes regulation to ring-fence operations of closely linked financial entities
The guidelines seek to establish clear operational and functional boundaries among closely linked entities in the financial system. The post CBN proposes regulation to ring-fence operations of closely linked financial…
Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa
The South Africa returnee said she lived in the country for 22 years. The post Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Africa is not poor. It is being drained, By Steve Aborisade
Africa is not a continent of failed states and missed opportunities. It is a continent of extraordinary human capital, vast natural resources, and immense entrepreneurial energy, systematically constrained by a global…
Xenophobia Evacuations: MTN to donate cash, airtime to returnees as Imo govt promises indigenes N1m
The interventions were announced on Wednesday as the first batch of 258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Cargo Terminal), Lagos, aboard a specially chartered…
Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of…
‘The Claw’ rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump’s 80th birthday cage fight
It’s the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump – a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president’s 80th birthday. A giant arena dubbed “The Claw” has been built on the…
Giant ‘8647’ anti-Trump markings appear in US capital
US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers “8647” – which have been associated with opposition to President Donald Trump – on the grass of the National Mall. A spokesperson for…
Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought
Before Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes last week, he accused CBS’s editor-in-chief of “murdering” the programme he had served for over two decades. For a show that once defined hard-edged journalism, his…
Killing of Indian sailors ‘very unfortunate’, US lawmaker says, as tensions rise
Republican Congressman Rob Wittman on Thursday called the US killing of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman “a very, very unfortunate incident”, claiming that the US military is trying to “determine exactly what…
Blast off on Wall Street: record SpaceX IPO could make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to…
Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed Thursday by a suspect in the investigation into a shooting attack that damaged the facade of the US consulate in the Canadian city in March, police said. One 19-year-old…
Biotech firm WuXi sues US over allegations it supports China’s military
A Chinese biotechnology company sued the US government on Thursday over being placed on a list of businesses from China that the US Department of Defence has linked to that country’s military. WuXi AppTec filed its…
US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties
The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana’s communist government and targeting a sector central to the island’s worsening energy…
Trump picks Wall Street ‘top cop’ Clayton as US spy chief after Pulte backlash
US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following backlash over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting…
Belfast stabbing victim ‘improving’ and may soon wake from coma
The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is “improving” and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson said on Thursday. Stephen…
Nvidia denies Latin America role in chip smuggling as US-China AI rivalry reaches Brazil
Nvidia’s top executive for Latin America denied on Wednesday that the region has served as a corridor for restricted chips into China, weeks after Anthropic, the American maker of the Claude AI models, alleged that…
Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received…
US man pleads guilty to assassinating Minnesota House speaker and husband
A Minnesota man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he killed Minnesota’s House speaker and her husband and attempted to murder a state senator and his wife. Vance Luther Boelter, 58, of Green Isle,…
El Nino is back – and it could be ‘one for the history books’
The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said on Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year,…
Bag made from ‘T. rex leather’ fails to sell at Paris auction
A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected. Auctioneers Giquello had touted the “one-of-a-kind” piece…
Fury over Jared Kushner’s Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite
As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two €5 billion (US$5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire…
Why tech titans’ IPOs matter as much in China as in the US
Blockbuster initial public offerings from tech champions such as Anthropic and SpaceX are about to fundamentally reshape global capital markets. This wave will redirect capital flows and alter valuations across the tech…
Starmer’s woes worsen as 2 UK ministers quit over military spending
Britain’s defence and armed forces ministers quit on Thursday in a row over military spending, piling pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer who is facing calls to step down. Defence Secretary John Healey…
Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift
The rapid escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance since Sunday is being driven by Tehran’s growing confidence that it can arise like a mythical phoenix from the ashes of war, strategically…
SpaceX raises $75bn in historic IPO to put Musk on verge of becoming world’s first trillionaire
(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX has made history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
Netanyahu aide Urich charged with leaking classified info with intent to harm state security - The Times of Israel
Netanyahu aide Urich charged with leaking classified info with intent to harm state security The Times of Israel
Trump says Americans may not back capturing Iran’s Kharg Island - The Times of Israel
Trump says Americans may not back capturing Iran’s Kharg Island The Times of Israel
PM adviser Urich charged with leaking classified information with intent to harm state security - The Times of Israel
PM adviser Urich charged with leaking classified information with intent to harm state security The Times of Israel
Court declines to bar indicted Netanyahu aide Urich from Prime Minister’s Office - The Times of Israel
Court declines to bar indicted Netanyahu aide Urich from Prime Minister’s Office The Times of Israel
Hamas co-founder in West Bank released without charge after 2.5 years in Israeli jail - The Times of Israel
Hamas co-founder in West Bank released without charge after 2.5 years in Israeli jail The Times of Israel
How chaos became the government’s most powerful political tool - The Times of Israel
How chaos became the government’s most powerful political tool The Times of Israel
Sources downplay reported breakthrough in Hamas disarmament talks - The Times of Israel
Sources downplay reported breakthrough in Hamas disarmament talks The Times of Israel
Netanyahu at Galilee cabinet meeting: We will restore security to north, solve drone challenge - The Times of Israel
Netanyahu at Galilee cabinet meeting: We will restore security to north, solve drone challenge The Times of Israel
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to an analysis by the British…
Russian city of Nizhnekamsk cancels public events after drone threat
June 12 - The Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in the central region of Tatarstan will cancel all public events on Friday, amid a drone attack threat, its mayor, Radmir Belyayev, said on the Telegram messaging app.
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 12 - Hopes grew on Friday for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final…
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
The decision would limit NATO’s ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance.
Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims
The gathering will see an eight-point "Call for Action" delivered to G-7 leaders.
‘Battery on wheels’: Sweden powers homes with EVs
A vehicle battery can cover a household’s needs for between five and seven days before running down.
Chicago airports cancel flights with tornado alert in place
More than 11.4 million people face a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms.
Happy birthday, Mr President: Trump to turn 80 with UFC fight at White House
Critics have panned the US$60 million (S$77 million) UFC Freedom 250 event as tone-deaf.
Pope Leo ends Spain visit with migrant meetings
He is concluding his trip with a call for more help for migrants and action against traffickers.
Two killed, 10 injured in Ukraine attack on Russia's border Bryansk region, governor says
June 12 - Two people were killed and another 10 injured in a Ukraine attack on Russia's border region of Bryansk, Acting Regional Governor Yegor Kovalchuk said in a Telegram post late on Thursday.
Trump and allies working on plan to void his impeachments: WSJ report
The resolution would allow the US President to claim a symbolic victory on the matter.
Trump’s Iran deal slowed by couriers in complex peace process
One senior administration official described the Iranian system as frustratingly slow and opaque.
Some US states pull out of Trump’s Great American State Fair
The states known to have withdrawn are each led by a Democratic governor.
Two Guatemalans plead guilty in US migrant smuggling case after crash kills 55
June 11 - Two Guatemalan nationals pleaded guilty in a Texas federal court on Thursday to human smuggling charges stemming from the December 2021 crash of a tractor-trailer in Mexico that killed 55 of the 160-plus…
Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs
The veteran lobbyist was previously chipmaking rival Intel’s government affairs chief.
ChatGPT pushed back on LA fire suspect’s vision of burning city
Jurors also saw the defendant berate and curse at the chatbot after it refused to comply.
US sanctions Cuban state oil company, adding obstacles for fuel imports
Cuba has said US sanctions on the island amount to “genocide”.
Families of Mexico’s disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off
Some groups tore down fences and clashed with security forces.
Britain offers meningitis shot to 1 million students after outbreak
An earlier outbreak in 2026 resulted in two deaths.
Israeli firm BlackCore suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland votes, France says
The Israeli embassy in Paris said it has no intention to interfere in French political processes.
Trump’s Kharg threat, reversal show Iran war high-wire act
Kharg island handles the vast majority of the country’s oil exports.
Inflation skyrockets again in the United States and reaches its highest level in three years; What explains it and how does it affect Trump?
The price rally threatens to make the interest rate cuts sought by the White House more difficult and opens a political front for Trump.
Europe activates its largest immigration reform in years: what changes with the new Asylum and Migration Pact that comes into force this Friday, June 12?
The European Union implemented a system with stricter controls, express asylum processes and a mandatory solidarity model.
Shock in the United States after the discovery of a woman's body inside a suitcase; his partner would be responsible and remains in prison
The woman survived type 4 cancer. The authorities are investigating how the accused attacked the victim.
President of the United States, Donald Trump, assures that 'the war with Iran is over', but Tehran does not confirm an agreement
The president said this Thursday at the White House that he had reached a 'great peace agreement' with Iran.
Milei's Chief of Ministers in Argentina confesses that he hid $500,000 from his income tax return and unleashes a scandal: 'I'm going to pay'
Manuel Adorni has been in the eye of the storm for more than three months due to revelations about property purchases and expensive trips.
US court allows Donald Trump to apply the 10% global tariff while the case is resolved in court
The levy is scheduled to expire at the end of July unless Congress extends it.
Iran denies Donald Trump and assures that it still does not have a 'final conclusion' on a peace agreement with the United States
The Iranian spokesman recalled that the Islamic Republic is not willing to give in on its "red lines."
Videos | Protesters and police clash outside the Azteca stadium during the opening of the World Cup in Mexico
Teachers, relatives of the missing and students converged on Thursday around the stadium to protest.
The United States imposes sanctions against Cuba's state oil company CUPET and increases pressure on the Castro regime
The company was included on the OFAC list and, consequently, will not be able to establish any type of financial or business relationship in the United States.
Donald Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran and affirms that an agreement was reached with 'all parties involved'
However, Fars, citing an anonymous source close to the Iranian negotiating team, claimed that Tehran has not yet approved an agreement.
ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Provinces’ development freeze to persist beyond next fiscal year
• Economic Survey shows major targets missed as Aurangzeb claims resilience amid three major shocks • Says budget to offer incentives for agriculture, housing • Over Rs900bn to be diverted for Centre’s strategic needs •…
Iran says no final decision yet on deal Trump claims will end war
US president says agreement close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger
Stocks rally and oil hits two-month low on Gulf breakthrough hopes
All eyes are on the hotly awaited market debut of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which has made history with the biggest-ever initial public offering
First interest rate hike in three years and how Intel came back from the brink
Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Ken Early: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards. We have World Cup lift-off
American flag met with chorus of boos during opening ceremony at the Azteca
Inside court as Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand
In the News podcast: ‘It just didn’t happen’ he tells court of sex abuse allegations
First-time buyer mortage loans in Ireland hit 18-year high, report says
Total of 27,652 first-time buyers drew down mortgages last year with the median value of the homes they bought hitting €399,000
Belfast riots make it harder for mixed-race Irish to be hopeful
Dark times for those who believe in a society that respects the dignity and humanity of all people
Brother of Irish sports star shot dead in Barcelona
36-year-old man, who is originally from Dublin’s north inner city, killed on Thursday morning
Is Ireland’s oil supply stable? It’s a question of time
As the US-Iran ceasefire appears to crumble, pressure will increase on Ireland’s national reserve
‘Even though it isn’t related to my degree, I have never felt like it was a waste of time’
Graduates are turning to volunteering and unpaid internships to gain experience, but some question whether the sacrifice is worth it
Private healthcare and public hospitals
We need a single national health fund if we want to create a health system based on need not income
Ireland’s refusal to say sorry to men convicted of Sallins train robbery is shameful
The men wrongfully convicted have suffered physical and psychological consequences from the injustice done to them
Whether married or not, women carry more than their fair share of the family burden
Two separate issues are being muddied
Land rezoning not as clear-cut as it might appear
Perhaps some places are valuable precisely because they remain undeveloped
Ireland, Israel and boycotts
Jewish lawyer Raphael Lemkin coined the term genocide to describe Nazi Germany’s attempt to wipe out entire racial groups
Sonia O’Sullivan: Revisiting the Bislett Games shines a light on the new generation of star athletes
Thirty-three years on from my first outing at the Oslo meet, there’s still a mystical aura about the place
Ardale strikes deal to sell Wicklow site guiding at €22.5m to Cairn Homes
Ardale boss Emma Maye plans to reinvest proceeds into UK
Westmeath meeting ambition with effort in drive for place at the top table
Captain Ronan Wallace says gruelling preseason work behind Westmeath’s newfound endurance
Handré Pollard: ‘Jamison Gibson-Park’s kicking off nine is probably the best in the world’
The Bulls outhalf hopes for a ‘great spectacle’ in the URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke Park
Thank you, James Lowe
He enriched our lives with his passion, honesty and sheer commitment
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How to judge Trump’s claims he’s ended the Iran war CNN
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Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years in jail over Pyongyang drone plot CNN
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Thai princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says CNN
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Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center - CNN
Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center CNN
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The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in CNN
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President Trump saw 22 medical specialists as part of his latest checkup, according to a new report CNN
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Group of Epstein survivors announce opposition to Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination CNN
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Rubio compares the founding of the UFC to landing a man on the moon CNN
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad CNN
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick - CNN
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick CNN
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Huge ‘8647’ etched into grass on the National Mall, aerial images show CNN
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Do you live near a data center? Tell us what it’s like CNN
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Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, two sources say CNN
The facts didn’t fit Trump’s California conspiracy theory. So he adjusted the conspiracy theory - CNN
The facts didn’t fit Trump’s California conspiracy theory. So he adjusted the conspiracy theory CNN
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In photos: How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history CNN
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Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say CNN
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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case CNN
Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein - CNN
Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein CNN
How Trump has deceived himself on Iran - CNN
How Trump has deceived himself on Iran CNN
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Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65 CNN
Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65 - CNN
Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65 CNN
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Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg Island CNN
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Why thousands of Americans are giving up their citizenship CNN
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Here is everything to expect from World Cup kickoff day CNN
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