US Confirms End of Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports
The US military has lifted its blockade on maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, US Central Command has said, adding that US naval ships will remain in the general…
Putin calls for national currency settlements at Asian leaders’ summit
Russia and the nations of Southeast Asia should conduct more trade in their national currencies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. – Speaking after the second day of the Russia-ASEAN…
Arab and Muslim States Condemn Settler Violence in the West Bank
Joint Statement by Eight Arab, Islamic Countries Condemn Escalating Settler Violence against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank Doha | June 18, 2026 The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar,…
NATO 3.0 Vision Gains Momentum Before Ankara Meeting
NATO Defence Ministers make good progress ahead of the Ankara Summit On Thursday (18 June 2026), Allied Defence Ministers had their last meeting before the NATO Summit in Ankara next…
Vance tells Israeli critics of US-Iran deal to ‘wake up’
The US VP has excoriated Israeli critics of the agreement, warning that “I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world.”…
Delegation from UK, Qatar, France visits Lebanon
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has received a ministerial delegation from the United Kingdom, Qatar and France. – During the visit, “developments in the situation in Lebanon were reviewed”, Qatar’s foreign…
Kuwait says all force majeure issued during war lifted
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) says all force majeure notices issued during the war have been lifted with immediate effect, a government communication centre reported on X. – Kuwait’s oil…
India–France Partnership Highlights Startups and Emerging Technologies
PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly walked through the exhibition area at VivaTech 2026, interacting with startups and exploring new-age and cutting-edge innovations across sectors. Indian startups at…
China Urges All Parties to Honour Commitments Under New Agreement
Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi On June 17, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister…
Hegseth launches six-month review of US force posture in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of America’s military footprint in Europe on Thursday, escalating the Trump administration’s push on NATO allies to take greater responsibility for…