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Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against Tehran's government and a tentative agreement to end the US-Iran war formed a charged backdrop to the match.
In 2018, as former US president Barack Obama struck a deal with Iran to constrain its nuclear production, American Jewish groups were divided: Those on the right excoriated the deal, saying it left Iran a major threat to Israel, while those on the left were more supportive.
Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas have all been significantly weakened since October 7, former strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer said Monday at United Hatzalah’s Annual New York Gala in Lower Manhattan, according to a Hebrew summary of his remarks.
An Australian man detained while trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza will tell the Australian Federal Police he was digitally penetrated by Israeli forces and beaten for refusing to kiss the Israeli flag.
Emmanuel Macron, presidente de Francia, recibe al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en la cumbre del G7 en Evian-les-Bains, Francia, el lunes 15 de junio de 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
The CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said shipping through the waterway ‘may take at least a couple of weeks’ to restart
The CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said shipping through the waterway ‘may take at least a couple of weeks’ to restart
Etihad Airways has increased its summer flying capacity by 10 per cent compared with the previous year, operating more than 300 flights a day, as passenger traffic to Abu Dhabi recovers from the disruption caused by the Iran war.
Travelodge has apologised to a Jewish guest after a "Free Palestine" welcome greeting was displayed on his hotel room TV.
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a leading pro-Israel lobbying group in the United States, issued a cautious response to President Donald Trump's announced memorandum with Iran, saying it was awaiting further details.
Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and a ceasefire agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained
Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and a ceasefire agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained
When Graham Arnold told his family he wanted to manage Iraq, it's fair to say they had a few reservations.
A proposed deal to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran gave equities and bond traders a measure of relief on Monday. It also left prediction markets with a new headache.
Tehran – Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz — with President Donald Trump saying the vital oil route would be “completely open” by Friday — after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.
Baha Abu al-Ajeen, 32, is a farmer who regularly goes to his farmland in the Wadi al-Salqa area, about 150 meters from the yellow line that Israel established to demarcate its forces within the Gaza Strip after the genocidal war of October 2023.
Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions about the deal and question inclusion of funds for Iran
The first major shock of the 2026 World Cup arrived last night. Cape Verde, playing in their first World Cup, held Spain to a goalless draw. Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, made seven saves and was named player of the match, breaking down in tears afterwards as he revealed his mother could not attend because of the cost of …
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations face a packed agenda on their first full day Tuesday, including challenging discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine and addressing the Middle East crisis. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in attendance…
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope that the US-Iranian agreement would help bring an end to the war, pledging to intensify efforts in negotiations with Washington to secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory and the release of prisoners.
The Wall Street Journal said that the agreement reached by US President Donald Trump with Iran does not amount to a complete strategic victory.
Iran fans during the 2-2 draw with New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium
Calls to remove Iran’s clerical regime sounded outside Iran’s opening match at the World Cup.
A security guard stands at the entrance of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)
US Vice President JD Vance has launched a series of television appearances to promote and defend the agreement between Washington and Tehran amid mounting criticism and calls for greater transparency.
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Brigadier General Esmail Qaani said the war against Iran had “completely discredited America” and accelerated the “collapse” of what he called the “criminal Israeli regime”, according to remarks carried by Iranian media.
People wave pre-revolutionary Iranian flags during a protest outside Los Angeles Stadium before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
World leaders began gathering in a French spa town Monday for a summit of the Group of Seven club of powerful democracies with a new impetus following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war against Iran.
A employee works at a cash register in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed world leaders to the G7 summit in France Monday as leaders convened amid renewed focus on the Middle East. President Donald Trump arrived after announcing an agreement that he says will end the 15-week U.S.-Iran conflict.
Australian activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Australian government has committed to investigating allegations of assault, sexual assault and mistreatment during their detention.
Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.
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South Korean defense stocks climbed sharply on Tuesday as the end of the Iran war appeared to be in sight, because the companies may benefit from sales to the Middle East afterward.
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The Trump administration is considering establishing a $300 billion investment fund for Iran if Tehran adheres to a ceasefire agreement that includes a nuclear deal, according to a Monday Financial Times report.
“We want them [Iran] to behave like a normal country,” said US Vice President JD Vance regarding the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a Monday night interview with CBS News.
The reported US-Iran deal may be good for oil markets, for a White House that wants the war over, and for a president eager to say he forced Tehran to the table and reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran twice come from behind in Los Angeles after double strike from Kiwi winger to leave Group G finally balanced
Iran twice come from behind in Los Angeles after double strike from Kiwi winger to leave Group G finally balanced
Mohammad Mohebbi, de Irán, festeja luego de marcar el segundo tanto de su equipo ante Nueva Zelanda en un encuentro del Mundial, realizado el lunes 15 de junio de 2026 (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)
What, really, were the emotions flowing through the veins of Iran’s players as they took to the pitch in Los Angeles? A few hours earlier Donald Trump, in France before the G7 summit, said a peace deal had been signed. A penny for the thoughts, too, of the Fifa president up in the VIP seats, Gianni Infantino, who in…
Iran's theocratic rulers have seen off a US military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hardliners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an impoverished, angry people.
Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran's clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of elections at home, as the architect of a US-Israeli alliance that would reshape the Middle East.
Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian (23) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)