SoftBank surges more than 12% as Iran-U.S. peace deal sends Asia stocks soaring
Asian tech stocks surged Monday, as investors cheer news that Iran and the U.S. have reached a deal to end the Middle East conflict.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Doctors must not become weapons in the campaign against Israel - editorial
In October, delegates to the World Medical Association (WMA) Congress will gather in Rotterdam to consider a petition that, if approved, would establish a dangerous precedent for violating medical ethics.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Asian stocks leap as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen
Asian stock markets, like the Nikkei Stock Average, soared on the back of the U.S. and Iran reaching a deal on Sunday to permanently end military operations in the Iran war. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
The Iran war has bent the world's metals industry out of shape | The National
Blood and iron will decide the great questions of the day, as Otto von Bismarck said. Like all conflicts from the Bronze Age onwards, modern wars rely on metal. But the struggle in the Gulf has also bent the global metals industry out of shape. Reforging it will take time.
· Robin Mills
The world is spending more on defence than on peace. This is self-defeating | The National
Even as diplomatic efforts inch closer than ever to resolving two of the most devastating conflicts of our time – in the Middle East and Eastern Europe – the latest iteration of the Global Peace Index underscores a deeper, structural crisis: the world is becoming less peaceful, with our response being dangerously lo…
· The National Editorial
S. Korea eyes safe exit for 24 ships in Hormuz, weighs role in securing waterway
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- As the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal aimed at ending their war, South Korea is expected to put its diplomatic priority on securing the safe passage of 24 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian assault after Unesco heritage Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is hit
Kyiv City Military Administration head claims Russia is deliberately targeting civilian structures
· Associated Press
Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian assault after Unesco heritage Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is hit
Kyiv City Military Administration head claims Russia is deliberately targeting civilian structures
· Associated Press
US attack drone maker taps into Taiwan controller demand
An AeroVironment display at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition in October 2024: The company, known for drones used by Ukraine to repel Russia's invading forces, is establishing a presence in the Taiwanese market. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
U.S.-Iran deal offers relief to S. Korean economy, but lower energy prices may take time
A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased one of the biggest external risks facing South Korea's economy, but oil prices could take time to stabilize and return to pre-war levels, experts said Monday.
· Yonhap
Langford homers on 1st pitch and Rangers beat Red Sox 6-4 in front of Scotland's Tartan Army
Texas Rangers designated hitter Wyatt Langford (36) celebrates after his home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
· Ken Powtak
Seoul stocks sharply higher late Mon. morning on U.S.-Iran deal
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Monday morning, as market sentiment improved after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their monthslong war, which includes the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
· Kang Jae-eun
(News Focus) U.S.-Iran deal offers relief to S. Korean economy, but lower energy prices may take time
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased one of the biggest external risks facing South Korea's economy, but oil prices could take time to stabilize and return to pre-war levels, experts said Monday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Markets rally, oil tumbles after US-Iran deal announcement
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran confirmed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Washington, Israel and Tehran.
· Middleeasteye
U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks
The United States and Iran declared on Sunday that they would cease hostilities for the next 60 days, the first major agreement between the two nations since the start of a war that has gripped the Middle East since late February. For now, however, they left unresolved the critical issue of whether and how Iran woul…
· Jonathan Swan
Jordan Bardella is coming for Europe
BRUSSELS — Jordan Bardella has a warning for Brussels: France’s far right is softening its line on NATO, but not on the European Union.
· Marion Solletty
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Sunday, as Israeli military operations continued despite a stalled and fragile ceasefire in place since October.
· Yonhap
Russian attack sets fire to Kyiv religious site and kills 5 in Kharkiv
The roof of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra burns, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk)
· Hanna Arhirova
Poland gives Zelensky ‘few more days’ to renounce celebration of Nazi collaborators
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky just days to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias that massacred Poles during World War II, officials said.
· RT
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky “a few more days” to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias that massacred Poles during World War II, officials said.
· RT
Energy supplies could take months to recover after Iran deal: experts
NEW YORK (AP) — High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.
· AP
Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
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· Mia Gonzalez
US-Iran to sign a ‘peace deal’ on Friday: What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has announced that a deal with Iran will be signed this Friday, following a series of statements this week suggesting a ceasefire agreement after more than 100 days of war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out
Finally, after what have seemed like countless false starts, a deal has been agreed by the US and Iran. Both sides have predictably claimed victory.
· Sebastian Usher
Actor-singer Lee Jun-young to begin military service next month
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Actor-singer Lee Jun-young, who appeared in the hit Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," will begin his mandatory military service in July, his agency said Monday.
· Lee Minji
Japan and South Korea stocks leap on latest US-Iran deal
The stock markets leaped on the back of the U.S. and Iran reaching a deal on Sunday to permanently end military operations. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
Markets cheer U.S.-Iran agreement, but some investors caution deal is yet to be signed
Asian stocks rallied Monday while oil prices tumbled after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict, prompting investors to unwind some of the geopolitical risk premium that has dominated markets since February.
· Lee Ying Shan
Trump allies cheer Iran deal announcement as Democrats call for clarity
Washington, DC – A newly struck deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran is being hailed as a strategic victory by President Donald Trump and his allies, though specific terms of the agreement remain unknown.
· Joseph Stepansky
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
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· Mia Gonzalez
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
NEW YORK — High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.
· Associated Press
What to know about the G7 summit in France
U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK with jabs and jibes of late. He’s been very unhappy that allies haven’t joined his war with Israel against Iran. So as they meet this week at a G7 summit in France, the chemistry between Trump and leaders he’s taken issue with …
· John Leicester
Stock prices soar and oil falls after deal is reached on ending the Iran war
BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices soared Monday in Asia after a deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace
Australia welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, saying it supports efforts to reduce tensions and end conflict across the region.
· Middleeasteye
World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopening
World leaders welcomed the U.S.-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war, with some European nations reportedly signaling they were prepared to lift sanctions on Tehran in exchange for the country taking steps to curb its nuclear program.
· Anniek Bao
Gaza health officials say six killed in Israeli attacks
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories — Gaza's civil defence service and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least six people on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the Palestinian territory despite a months-old ceasefire.
· Agence France-Presse
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit China for diplomatic boost
Chinese President Xi Jinping, fourth from right, and Myanmar's then military chief, Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, second from left, in Tianjin in August 2025: Myanmar's new president needs Chinese cash, arms and diplomatic muscle. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Seventeen's Hoshi to drop new digital single during military service
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen's Hoshi, currently serving his mandatory military duty, will release a new digital single titled "Snapback" on Monday, his agency Pledis Entertainment said.
· Shim Sun-ah
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on US-Iran peace deal
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Monday as the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their monthslong war in the Middle East, which includes a reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
· Yonhap
US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, signaling the apparent end to more than three months of war in Middle East.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran’s Security Council says US deal includes immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the memorandum of understanding with the United States provides for the immediate and permanent suspension of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, as well as the end of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports.
· Middleeasteye
Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war, team captain says
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi speaks during a press conference ahead of his FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
· Greg Beacham
International leaders welcome US-Iran deal | The National
Capitals and officials around the world welcomed a deal announced by the US and Iran under which the two countries agreed to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
· The National
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on U.S.-Iran peace deal
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Monday as the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their monthslong war in the Middle East, which includes a reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
· Kang Jae-eun
UN chief praises ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the reported agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as “a critical step” towards resolving the conflict through diplomacy.
· Middleeasteye
World Cup fans from Scotland enjoy a night of baseball at Fenway Park
Scotland soccer fans take part in the Tartan Army March, making their way to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
· Ken Powtak
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz
The American Flag flies next to a One9 Fuel Stop sign displaying gas prices for diesel and unleaded gas in Wilmington, Ohio, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
· Cathy Bussewitz
Recap: US and Iran declare peace accord
The United States and Iran say they have reached a peace agreement that will formally end the conflict after more than three months of fighting. Both sides confirmed the text has been finalised, with a signing ceremony expected in Geneva on 19 June.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says Iran deal complete, Strait of Hormuz to reopen upon signing Friday
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their monthslong war, noting that the crucial Strait of Hormuz will reopen once they sign the deal later this week.
· Yonhap
China's ability to hit Australia with missiles 'real and growing'
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· Stephen Dziedzic