US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending the conflict between the pair.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
Myanmar's military was responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over the six-month election period last year, the UN says.
· George Wright
As Europe rearms, can it decouple its military supply chains from China?
Europe will selectively cut risks in certain areas, as the cost of freezing out China would be too great, observers say
· Seong Hyeon Choi
As Europe rearms, can it decouple its military supply chains from China?
Europe will selectively cut risks in certain areas, as the cost of freezing out China would be too great, observers say
· Seong Hyeon Choi
IDF lifts all restrictions on northern Israel in wake of Lebanon ceasefire
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· Jewish News Syndicate
More than 11,000 south Lebanon buildings 'completely destroyed' in latest war: report
More than 11,000 buildings in south Lebanon have been "completely destroyed" by Israel according to a new report.
· Middleeasteye
Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia
Ukraine’s military has said it struck a plant producing electronics for missiles in Russia’s Voronezh region, as well as the Dubna satellite communications centre in the Moscow region.
· Al Jazeera
Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question
Lebanese academic Dr. Zena Mansour, a known critic of Hezbollah who has shared more moderate explanations of Israeli military action than is typical within Lebanon, was summoned for questioning by the General Security Directorate’s Information Affairs Office on Monday, she confirmed in an online statement.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Jason Corcoran Europe Should Beat Russia at Its Own Nationalization Game 5 Min read
Europe is facing growing political and social pressure to move beyond sanctions and asset freezes toward something far more consequential in its economic war with Russia: nationalizing strategic Russian industrial assets operating in Ireland, Finland and other parts of Europe.
· Jason Corcoran
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war.
· Bbcnews
Tel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings despite growing Israeli academia boycott
Tel Aviv University has risen in the latest QS world rankings from 223 to 208, despite the growing boycott of Israeli academia since the war began in 2023.
· GALI WEINREB/GLOBES/TNS
China Sanctions 10 US Defense, Rare Earth Firms, Restricts 46 From Govt Procurement Weeks After Pentagon Blacklist
China said on Monday that it will add 10 American firms to its export control list, including two rare earth firms MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, while also restricting 46 US firms from government procurement, signalling it would respond to Washington’s recent expansion of a military blacklist, even amid a broader…
· Tyler Durden
Aoun insists Lebanon will negotiate own path after Iran inclusion in new ceasefire mechanism | The National
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has rejected any suggestion that another country should negotiate on its behalf, following the creation of a new ceasefire monitoring mechanism between Israel and Hezbollah that includes Iran.
· Nada Maucourant Atallah
Ukraine Strikes Electronics Plant in Voronezh, Killing At Least 5
Ukraine’s military said Monday that it carried out a missile attack against a manufacturing plant in the city of Voronezh that it claims produces electronic components for the Russian military.
· The Moscow Times
China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drills
State media airs footage of several encounters involving warships and planes during the Liaoning carrier group’s recent operations in the Pacific
· Alcott Wei
China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during aircraft carrier drills
State media airs footage of several encounters involving warships and planes during the Liaoning carrier group’s recent operations in the Pacific
· Alcott Wei
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
China has added 10 United States-based companies to its export control list and barred government procurement from nearly 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for their alleged ties to the Chinese military.
· Erin Hale
Any unfreezing of Iranian funds will not finance 'terrorism': Vance
If Iranian funds are ever unfrozen under a deal to end the Middle East war, Washington can ensure that the money does not finance "terrorism", US Vice President JD Vance insisted Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Abu Dhabi defies war uncertainty as new economic licences increase by 21% | The National
New economic licences issued in Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of the year increased by 21 per cent year-on-year as the emirate continues to attract new businesses despite the uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
· The National
Libyan warlord convicted of human rights violations at detention facility
This is a locator map for Libya with its capital, Tripoli. (AP Photo)
· Fatma Khaled
Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'
Talks between the U.S. and Iran have made "great progress" despite "threatening" and "whining," U.S Vice President JD Vance has said.
· Hugh Leask
Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'
Talks between the U.S. and Iran have made "great progress" despite "threatening" and "whining," U.S Vice President JD Vance has said.
· Hugh Leask
Amid PLA pressure, Taiwan starts drill to simulate rapid deployment in a crisis
Officials say sustained mainland air and naval operations mean the island’s military will have less time to respond to a crisis
· Lawrence Chung
Amid PLA pressure, Taiwan starts drill to simulate rapid deployment in a crisis
Officials say sustained mainland air and naval operations mean the island’s military will have less time to respond to a crisis
· Lawrence Chung
Syrian feminist group publishes report on abductions, rape as weapons of sectarian violence
Content warning: The following content contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault and abuse that some readers may find disturbing.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Russian Drone Strike Sets Turkish Cargo Ship Ablaze In Black Sea, Killing One
An international cargo vessel traversing the Black Sea erupted in flames when it was struck by a Russian drone attack early Monday morning, killing one crew member.
· Tyler Durden
Live updates: US and Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says 67 ships went through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, similar to traffic before the war began in terms of oil and oil products.
Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow – Europe live
Ukraine has stepped up its strikes on Crimea as part of a strategy to isolate the occupied peninsula from mainland Russia and raise the cost of the occupation.
· Jakub Krupa, Pjotr Sauer
China in hot pursuit of a wave-skimming hypersonic edge
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· Gabriel Honrada
How paragliding soldiers carrying bombs rain destruction on Myanmar’s villages
Military evades sanctions by using hobbyists’ motorised aircraft to bomb civilians in opposition-held territory
· Harriet Barber
Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA Daily
Tokyo’s forces will become ‘more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat’, Chinese military mouthpiece says
· Albee Zhang
Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA Daily
Tokyo’s forces will become ‘more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat’, Chinese military mouthpiece says
· Albee Zhang
Israeli foreign minister rules out withdrawal from Lebanon 'security zone'
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar has ruled out the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Lebanon 'security zone'.
· Middleeasteye
Israel deployed troops to Somaliland after recognition, source says
Israel deployed a small contingent of forces to Somaliland earlier this year, a senior Somali government official told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Russian drone strike in Sumy kills family, including 13-year-old boy
A woman holds her cat after it being found during search and rescue works in the damaged residential building following Russia’s missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)
Syria's Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests' | The National
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara said he would be willing to sit down with Hezbollah if doing so helped protect the interests of both his country and Lebanon, despite describing the Iran-backed militant group's role in Syria's civil war as a "big wound".
· The National
Lebanon’s ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine - analysis
A new ceasefire in Lebanon and talk of Israel withdrawing from some areas have raised questions about the current Israeli warfighting doctrine. Israel has now been fighting a war for 989 days since October 7, 2023.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
'Release Sohlberg's hostages': Soldiers, haredi protesters clash outside of Military Prison 10
IDF soldiers and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters clashed outside of Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Monday morning, demonstrating in support of arrested draft dodgers being held in the prison and the IDF's haredi draft law.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Trump piles misery on Starmer amid reports of imminent resignation
US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he “will resign” and blasting his record on migration and energy. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US State Department has accused the UK of “two-tier policing.”
· RT
US, Iranian negotiators enter 2nd day of talks after rough start
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
· AfricaNews
Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan kicked off a five-day set of military drills on Monday aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
· Johnson Lai
Israelis Are Livid Over Trump Ending War, Overwhelmingly Believe Iran Won: Poll
After roping President Trump into breaking a core campaign promise, watching the United States expend resources and risk American lives to attack Iran, and then watching Trump take steps to end the war via MOU - Israelis are livid because the US didn't commit to full-on decimation to celebrate America's 250th, and s…
· Tyler Durden
US, Iran agree on ‘roadmap’ towards final deal in Switzerland talks
The first round of talks between high-level officials from Iran and the United States in Switzerland has ended, mediators say, with the two sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to end their more than 100-day war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid US-Iran talks
South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar.
· Yonhap
Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout
Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald Trump
· Yohannes Lowe, Adam Fulton
Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told
Defence barrister claims teenager was a ‘troubled kid’ but crown prosecutor says he was serious when he wrote of copying US domestic terrorists
· Australian Associated Press
Taiwan launches five-day 'immediate combat readiness' drill
Members of the Taiwanese navy are briefed in front of mobile missile launchers in Taoyuan in October 2024. Officials want to speed up the time it takes to transition from a peacetime to a wartime posture. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid US-Iran talks
South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Iran war day 115: Lebanon truce appears to hold as Switzerland talks end
The first round of talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland has concluded, with mediators saying “encouraging progress” has been made, “including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks”.
· Al Jazeera
Teen either ‘troubled kid’ or nail-bomb terror plotter inspired by infamous attacks, jury told
A teenager accused of preparing a nail-bombing campaign was either a “troubled kid” who made edgy jokes or a determined terrorist in waiting, a court has been told.
· Rex Martinich