[2026-06-18 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump told Erdogan he is attending Nato's Ankara summit 'just for him'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, last month that he would attend the forthcoming Nato summit in Ankara just to please the Turkish leader, according to several sources familiar with the phone call who spoke to Middle East Eye.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-told-erdogan-he-attending-nato-summit-just-him

[2026-06-18 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Belarus Summons Ukrainian Envoy After Drone Strike on Belarusian Soccer Team Bus

Snippet: The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it summoned a senior Ukrainian diplomat to protest a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying a Belarusian youth soccer team.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/belarus-summons-ukrainian-envoy-after-drone-strike-on-belarusian-soccer-team-bus-a93048

[2026-06-18 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades

Snippet: An Israeli soldier occupies a military position overlooking the so-called Yellow Line in the central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-expansion-syria-lebanon-gaza-5b677801f5daae02b3bc892e6d57f7ad

[2026-06-18 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Massive Ukrainian Drone Swarm Attack On Moscow Hits Refinery

Snippet: While attention this week has been fixed on the lower part of Eurasia, where the U.S. and Iran have finally signed an interim peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin normalizing tanker flows through the critical waterway, the other major conflict area in Eurasia is flashing new warning signs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/massive-ukrainian-drone-swarm-attack-moscow-hits-refinery

[2026-06-18 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: From world war diplomacy to US-Iran deal: why Versailles matters | The National

Snippet: President Donald Trump signed a copy of the US-Iran agreement on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles, a symbolic location for centuries of diplomacy that has changed the world.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/18/from-world-war-diplomacy-to-us-iran-deal-why-versailles-matters/

[2026-06-18 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'This was not easy': Trump and Iran sign interim ceasefire deal in France

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end a war that has devastated the Middle East since late February.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-and-iran-pezeshkian-electronically-sign-mou-ceasefire

[2026-06-18 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hormuz vessels must still coordinate with IRGC navy, Iranian state TV says

Snippet: The transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz still needs to be done in coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, Iranian state television said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hormuz-vessels-must-still-coordinate-irgc-navy-iranian-state-tv-says

[2026-06-18 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian press review: Conflict revived Iran’s regional power, says anti-war analyst

Snippet: Iranian analyst Mehrdad Ahmadi Sheikhani said the recent US-Israeli war on Iran has renewed support for one of the country's key regional policies of expanding its strategic depth.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-press-review-conflict-revived-irans-regional-power-anti-war-analyst

[2026-06-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong slams G7's denuclearization call, says North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777141

[2026-06-18 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire in the US-Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/world-reacts-to-us-iran-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-begin-negotations

[2026-06-18 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Colombia stopped energy exports to Israel - so why did South Africa and Brazil not do so?

Snippet: In July 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his navy to block all coal supplies to Israel in response to the genocide in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/colombia-stopped-energy-exports-israel-so-why-did-bds-allies-south-africa-and-brazil-continue

[2026-06-18 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects

Snippet: The Bank of England held U.K. interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, as policymakers continue to balance the need to address above-target inflation with lackluster economic output.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/inflation-interest-rates-uk-bank-of-england-iran-deal.html

[2026-06-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Celtic begin title defence at home to Dundee

Snippet: Celtic will go for a sixth straight title in 2026-27

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1kyv7yjmdlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place

Snippet: Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said he is meeting his Nato counterparts at a "moment of challenge", as he arrived in Brussels without the UK's long-term military spending plan.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0vge2kj9zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies, new Stonehenge discovery

Snippet: This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/june-18-2026

[2026-06-18 20:43 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth

Snippet: The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been speaking in Brussels after meeting with Nato defence ministers there.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/middle-east-crisis-live-us-iran-presidents-sign-peace-deal-mou-trump-tehran-strait-of-hormuz-toll-lebanon-israel

[2026-06-18 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Defect in Oreshnik’s Soviet-Era Guidance System Causes Serious Accuracy Issues – Report

Snippet: Shortly after the unveiling of the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in 2024, President Vladimir Putin boasted that the medium-range weapon was a state-of-the-art Russian creation, not an upgrade of a Soviet-era system.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/defect-in-oreshniks-soviet-era-guidance-system-causes-serious-accuracy-issues-report-a93045

[2026-06-18 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war

Snippet: President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-06-18-2026

[2026-06-18 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli military: Our forces are operating in southern Lebanon

Snippet: The Israeli military said on Thursday that its forces were operating in what it described as a security zone extending about 10 km into southern Lebanon, despite a provision in the interim US-Iran agreement calling for an immediate halt to military operations in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-military-our-forces-are-operating-southern-lebanon

[2026-06-18 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

Snippet: Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting columns of thick smoke billowing high into the sky.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98291g5rr1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

Snippet: The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357573/hegseth-blasts-nato-not-giving-us-access-european-bases-during-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:46 UTC+10:00] [Pentagon] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

Snippet: The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357573/hegseth-blasts-nato-not-giving-us-access-european-bases-during-iran-war

[2026-06-18 19:45 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Declaring the Strait of Hormuz open is easy. Restarting shipping traffic is not

Snippet: Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a preliminary deal to end the war in Iran, but the world may suffer high petrol prices and shortages of fertiliser and other crucial cargo for months to come.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/declaring-the-strait-of-hormuz-open-is-easy-restarting-shipping-traffic-is-not-20260618-p6082s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N.K. leader's sister calls nuclear arsenal 'core interests,' denuclearization 'line of no retreat': KCNA

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests" and denuclearization as a "line of no retreat that can never be crossed," Pyongyang's state media reported.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618010151315

[2026-06-18 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump’s Iran deal delivers key gains for Tehran, testing Washington’s red lines

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump's interim agreement with Iran to bring an end to the Middle East conflict appears to have strengthened Tehran's hand, prompting a wave of skepticism and scrutiny in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/trump-iran-deal-mou-nuclear-hormuz.html

[2026-06-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [War in Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, setting oil refinery ablaze

Snippet: Ukrainian drones struck several targets around Moscow on Wednesday night, setting an oil refinery on fire and forcing the Russian capital’s airports to suspend flights.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukrainian-drones-strike-moscow-setting-oil-refinery-ablaze/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review

Snippet: Defense Secretary ​Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe on Thursday, and criticized some NATO allies over defense spending and reluctance to participate in the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/hegseth-nato-defense-review-fail-europe.html

[2026-06-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines central bank hikes rate to contain inflation

Snippet: Recent inflation in the Philippines is driven largely by high fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/philippines-central-bank-hikes-rate-to-contain-inflation

[2026-06-18 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Detained Ugandan lawyer charged with complicity in treason

Snippet: A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/detained-ugandan-lawyer-charged-with-complicity-in-treason/

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

Snippet: Three supertankers sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia and carrying six million barrels of crude oil onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after the US and Iran signed their ceasefire deal, according to ship tracking data.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-supertankers-sail-through-strait-hormuz-following-iran-deal

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357551/more-taiwan-favour-goodwill-beijing-over-defence-ties-us-poll-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Snippet: Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357551/more-taiwan-favour-goodwill-beijing-over-defence-ties-us-poll-shows

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth

Snippet: A leaked version of the agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/18/trump-iran-war-deal

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Regulation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes

Snippet: A businessman with ties to Chinese military contractors was among the overseas investors who acquired stakes in SpaceX while it was still a private company. An entity linked to the Qatari royal family also took a stake.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/spacex-elon-musk-ipo-foreign-investors-china

[2026-06-18 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:56pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/pete-hegseth-lashes-out-at-nato-members/106815756

[2026-06-18 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lawmaker calls for fixes amid overcrowding in off-post military exchanges

Snippet: A South Korean lawmaker called for improvements in military post exchanges located outside military bases, as the increase in the number of people authorized to shop there has triggered overcrowding in such installations.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10776535

[2026-06-18 18:44 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe

Snippet: Brussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that will depend on how fast they take responsibility for their own security.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/pentagon-chief-lashes-out-at-nato-allies-announces-review-of-us-forces-in-europe-20260618-p6087m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Snippet: Israel witnessed a large demonstration on 17 June as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside Prison 10 at the Beit Lid military base near Netanya. Protesters opposed mandatory military enlistment and demanded the release of men detained for refusing to serve. The rally comes as Israel faces growing military demands across several fronts, making the question of conscription increasingly significant for the government, the armed forces and the wider public.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/

[2026-06-18 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis

Snippet: The Middle East and wider region have positive expectations regarding the new agreement between the US and Iran. As this develops, it is clear that many countries and companies will now be seeking to take advantage of the potential reduction in conflict to secure new trade deals.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899811

[2026-06-18 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions

Snippet: In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwe-court-ruling-on-constitutional-amendments-sparks-divided-reactions/

[2026-06-18 18:21 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

Snippet: President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan voiced “high hopes” on Thursday that President Trump would approve $14 billion in arms orders for the island, downplaying concerns raised last month when Mr. Trump suggested U.S. military support for Taiwan was negotiable, unsettling longstanding American policy.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/world/asia/taiwan-trump-china-arms-weapons.html

[2026-06-18 18:15 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live

Snippet: Ukraine hit an oil refinery near Moscow and other targets in Russia overnight in what president Volodymyr Zelenskyy called “a justified response” to recent strikes on Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/ukraine-russia-moscow-strikes-nato-defence-ministers-hegseth-rutte-latest-news-updates

[2026-06-18 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war

Snippet: Ukrainian drones have hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time ⁠this week while Russia fired missiles at Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks support from the United States and Europe to reach a deal to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/ukraine-hits-moscow-refinery-as-zelenskyy-seeks-trump-support-to-end-war

[2026-06-18 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009500315

[2026-06-18 18:03 UTC+10:00] [Gina Rinehart] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gina Rinehart says Australia should give Elon Musk islands to launch satellites into space

Snippet: Billionaire also tells summit land could be given to skilled Israelis to build ‘advanced war drones’, according to Hancock Prospecting notes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/18/gina-rinehart-elon-musk-space-satellites-australia-islands-ntwnfb

[2026-06-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Vice defense chief visits Army's 2nd Corps to inspect readiness ahead of summer season

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Thursday visited an Army unit in the northeastern city of Chuncheon to inspect its readiness posture ahead of the rainy summer season, the defense ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009300315

[2026-06-18 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Economic sanctions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump signs deal in Versailles to end war with Iran

Snippet: Iran and the United States have signed the preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, initially announced Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-us-sign-preliminary-peace-agreement/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Europe tries to take on China without launching a new trade war

Snippet: The Group of Seven industrial nations this week pledged an ambitious target to diversify away from China, adding momentum to the European Union’s own push to counter a growing trade imbalance with the world’s biggest export engine.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/18/economy/europe-china-trade-war/

[2026-06-18 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: World Cup 2026: Bosnia's diaspora generation unites a nation still healing from war

Snippet: After training with the Bosnian national team on a hot, humid afternoon ahead of their match against Canada, 40-year-old veteran Edin Dzeko strolled over to a metal fence lined with dozens of fans calling out for a photo or autograph.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/world-cup-2026-bosnia-diaspora-generation-unites-nation-still-healing-war

[2026-06-18 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect

Snippet: Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/iran-war-day-111-tehran-warns-us-as-14-point-plan-takes-effect