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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, on Wednesday, damaging several high-rise buildings.
· RT
Trump criticises European allies over lack of support during war on Iran
US President Donald Trump has criticised several European allies for what he described as a lack of support during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead
Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.
Trump, Republicans clash after president scraps housing bill signing
Donald Trump and Republicans in the U.S. Senate squabbled on Wednesday, as the U.S. president abruptly canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill and lawmakers pressed him over his handling of the war in Iran.
· Erik Wasson
Trump casts doubt on US responsibility for deadly Iran school strike
US President Donald Trump has said he has seen no evidence suggesting the United States was responsible for the missile strike that hit an Iranian primary school on 28 February, the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump faces sharp criticism from fellow Republicans over Iran war | The National
US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war on Wednesday in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, before his administration asked Congress for about $87.6 billion to pay for the conflict.
· The National
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A different yardstickPresident Lee's defense of startup initiative clashes with his past rhetoric on data breaches
· Lee Minji
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution In Rebuke Of Trump Policy
The US Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution - a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump which calls for an end to the US-Israeli war against Iran, and requires explicit authorization from Congress.
· Tyler Durden
Tartan Army take over Miami Beach
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Trump meets defense CEOs as Iran operations strain U.S. missile stockpiles
The CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell arrived at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, as the administration presses major defense contractors to ramp up weapons production amid concerns about U.S. missile and munitions stockpiles.
· Luke Fountain
8 takeaways from the US-Iran war
From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought
· Zhou Bo
8 takeaways from the US-Iran war
From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought
· Zhou Bo
Ron Arad remains talks spark skepticism, ex Mossad official says negotiations could help search
Following a Lebanese report that contacts are underway to bring back the remains of Israeli navigator Ron Arad, who was captured in Lebanon in 1986, his friend Ronen Meir told 103FM on Wednesday that listeners should keep the matter in perspective: "We are overwhelmed with attempts and disappointments."
· 103FM
Trump alleges 'gouging,' but experts say gas prices take time to fall
People hold flags in front of a gas station as President Donald Trump’s motorcade passes by Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Wyatte Grantham Philips
US down to 1 Pacific aircraft carrier for last 22 weeks
The U.S. keeps one aircraft carrier stationed at the Yokosuka naval base in Japan. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis
President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Lisa Mascaro
Israeli army says it struck two people in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it attacked two people who entered the area it occupies in southern Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental spending for Iran war, farm aid
The White House on Wednesday asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending to pay for the Iran war and a host of other things including aid to U.S. farmers, and Ebola response.
· Angela D. Greiling Keane, Justin Papp
Tartan Army arrived in Miami ahead of Scotland-Brazil clash
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[Wang Son-taek] Suez moment vs. Hormuz moment
The agreement to end the Iran war has triggered intense debate over its lessons. Among the many interpretations, one of the interesting approaches is a comparison with the Suez Crisis. According to this view, just as Britain was forced by American pressure to withdraw from Suez in 1956, the United States may now be …
· Korea Herald
Japan defense forces used USB drives with China-linked virus: Nikkei probe
The Ground Self-Defense Force used USB drives infected with a virus said to be linked to Chinese hackers. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
· Staff Writer
Japan defense forces used USB drives with China-linked virus: Nikkei investigation
The Ground Self-Defense Force used USB drives infected with a virus said to be linked to Chinese hackers. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
· Staff Writer
UN report no air strikes in Lebanon for 16 hours despite Israeli military activity
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon recorded no missile launches or air strikes between midnight and 4pm local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary general.
· Middleeasteye
US gas prices higher than normal and won’t fall to pre-Iran-war levels until end of fall: experts
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· Ronny Reyes
Civilian contractor with IDF unit killed by building collapse in Gaza, military says
Raed Abu Al-Qian, a civilian contractor with the IDF, was killed by a building collapse in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the military announced.
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Iran war latest: Trump says Iran has agreed to 'everything' he wanted in negotiations | The National
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· The National
Victorian teachers are caught in a turf war. It’s Pythonesque but no laughing matter
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· Chip Le Grand
Trump gets into shouting match with Sen. Bill Cassidy over Iran war in closed-door meeting
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· Josh Christenson
Sexual violence used as a 'weapon of war' since start of Sudan conflict, UN says
Sexual violence has being used “consistently as a tactic and weapon of war” since the conflict in Sudan erupted three years ago, according to a new report by the United Nations Human Rights Office.
· AfricaNews
Energy secretary says U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military escorts of commercial ships have ended Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz in the future, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday.
· Spencer Kimball
UN: RSF used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war in Sudan since 2023
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group is responsible for the majority of sexual crimes committed by warring parties in Sudan over the past three years, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks
Defence minister says troops not withdrawing though Tehran sees end to war in Lebanon as part of deal with US
· William Christou
Alibaba sues US Department of Defense over Chinese military company designation
A man stands near a poster promoting the AI agent from Alibaba at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
· Didi Tang
Oil prices drop near $70 a barrel — lowest level since before Iran war — on hopes for Strait of Hormuz plan
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· Taylor Herzlich
Brent crude drops below $75 for first time since start of US-Israeli war on Iran
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has fallen below $75 a barrel for the first time since before the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
· Middleeasteye
Brazil vs. Scotland World Cup prediction, odds, pick: Can the Tartan Army pull the upset?
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· Michael Leboff
"Real Alien Shit!": Downed US Pilot Reported Seeing Iranian Drones Swarm in 'Jellyfish' Formation
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· Tyler Durden
Trump says assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has been assured by Iran that no fees will be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as negotiations continue to secure a lasting end to the war in the Middle East.
· Agence France-Presse
China satellite companies set sights on SpaceX, pushing to ramp up launches
Visitors crowd satellite maker Geespace's booth at the MWC Shanghai communications expo on Wednesday. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
· Staff Writer
Moscow Oil Refinery Faces Six-Month Shutdown After Relentless Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Moscow's largest oil refinery is expected to remain out of service for at least six months after suffering significant damage in a series of Ukrainian drone attacks this month, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter, after Zelensky earlier vowed to bring the war to Russian territory. Kiev and …
· Tyler Durden
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted.
· RT
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted.
· RT
Sudan’s war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations
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· Reuters
North Korea's Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy
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· Agence France-Presse
Japanese PM Takaichi heckled at World War II memorial
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· Agence France-Presse
Netanyahu says Israel will remain in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will continue acting to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, describing it as an existential threat to Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Republican senator in shouting match with Trump on Iran as housing bill stalls
Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy describes heated exchange after Trump questioned War Powers Act at GOP luncheon
· Chris Stein
China detains 2 Japanese over alleged rare-earth export control breach
China dominates the global supply of rare earths, which are essential for manufacturing high-tech products ranging from electric vehicles to weapons. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
CSTO Warns of Rising Border Tensions Following Zelensky’s Ultimatum to Belarus
A senior official at the Collective Security Treaty Organization said Wednesday that the Moscow-led military alliance has taken note of rising tensions between Ukraine and Belarus after Kyiv last week threatened to strike military targets inside Belarusian territory.
· The Moscow Times