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World newsGuardianJun 18, 2026

Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat

By Yu-chen Li in Taipei

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World newsGuardianJun 17, 2026Andrew Roth in Washington

Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war

US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political costMiddle East crisis – live updates

World newsGuardianJun 17, 2026Andrew Roth in Washington and Patrick Wintour in Évian-les-Bains

US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’

Details of 14-point MOU revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to TehranMiddle East crisis – live updates

World newsGuardianJun 17, 2026Taz Ali

Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens ‘harsh response’ if Israel fails to cease attacks in Lebanon

Israel’s continued military operation in southern Lebanon puts at risk the agreement reached between Iran and the US on SundayFull report: Iran says peace deal dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from LebanonAnalysis: Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship?

World newsGuardianJun 17, 2026Jakub Krupa

G7 commits to ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’ with pledge to offer more air defence – Europe live

World leaders backed Ukraine’s defence of ‘its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity’

How does Trump’s deal with Iran compare with Obama’s?

NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that any deal he made with Iran to curtail its nuclear programme would be different from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that the Obama administration entered into in 2015. He is not wrong. The two agreements are indeed quite differen

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Toi World Desk

Watch: Trump signs US-Iran deal MoU during dinner with Macron, says 'this was not easy'

US President Donald Trump signed the much-anticipated US-Iran peace deal memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Versailles on Thursday. As Trump sat beside Macron, US secretary of state Marco Rubio handed him the agreement. Before

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 18, 2026Young Men Research

‘Tone-deaf’ to ‘very cool’: What young men thought of Trump’s UFC fight

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s June 14 cage match on the South Lawn appeared to offer everything a young American man could want. There were fighter-jet flyovers and pyrotechnics, Octagon girls and sadistic centre-ring quips aimed at liberals. And for the main event, a seven-card MMA draw

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Timesofindia.com

When The War Meant To Break Iran Broke The Strategy Instead | TIMES EXPLAINS

When The War Meant To Break Iran Broke The Strategy Instead | TIMES EXPLAINS Three months of fire. Thousands of missiles. Endless promises of victory. Yet the war that was supposed to break Iran ended up exposing the limits of Israeli power and the cracks within the US–Israel alliance. Netanyahu sp

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Toi Entertainment Desk

'Main Vaapas Aaunga' box office collection Day 6: Diljit Dosanjh starrer crosses Rs 18 crore worldwide amid steady run

The latest Imtiaz Ali offering, 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina, and Naseeruddin Shah, has been receiving a positive response from the audience. The movie is set to complete its week in theatres today. Amidst a crowded box office, the film has still managed to c

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Naomi Canton

Independent report into grooming gangs in UK says majority of perpetrators from Pakistan

LONDON: An independent report into grooming gangs in UK reveals that the majority of the perpetrators were Pakistani Muslims. At least 250,000 white British girls - some as young as 11 - have been subjected to gang rape, trafficking, pregnancy and forced Islamic conversion in the UK since the 1950s,

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 18, 2026

18-year-old killed in carriage accident in New York’s Central Park

NEW YORK – An 18-year-old young man died on June 17 after he fell from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City’s Central Park, the authorities confirmed to AFP. New York police said the man suffered “serious injuries after falling from the carriage” and was taken to the hospital, where he was later

WorldSouth China Morning PostJun 18, 2026Scmp Reporter

Breaking | Iran and US have signed peace deal, Pakistan’s leader says

Iran and the US have signed a peace deal that will take immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced. Sharif, a chief mediator since the US and Israel entered the war with Iran at the end of Febru

WorldFox NewsJun 18, 2026FOX News Radio

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Ripped By Judge

Rex Heuermann, also known as the Long Island Serial Killer, has officially been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without parole. Fox News Digital Reporter Michael Ruiz joins Donna straight from court to describe the explosive moment between Heuermann and the judge after the madman sat motionless during emotional victim impact statements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Toi Entertainment Desk

'Blast' box office collection day 21: Arjun Sarja's actioner drops 15.9%; Crosses Rs 70.60 cr worldwide

Arjun Sarja's action entertainer 'Blast' continues to enjoy a successful run at the box office despite entering its third week. According to Sacnilk, 'Blast' collected Rs 74 lakhs net in India on Day 21. The latest figure represents a 15.9 per cent drop from Day 20, when the film earned Rs 88 lakhs

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Astro Devam

Daily rashi tarot predictions, June 18, 2026; Today’s tarot pull for every zodiac sign

Each reading is based on a fixed rashi tarot anchor and a six-card daily spread covering overall energy, love, career, money, health, and spiritual guidance.MESHA RASHI / ARIESToday's Theme:A satisfying day unfolds when you slow down enough to enjoy what is already working.Best Area:Career shifts ca

WorldAl JazeeraJun 18, 2026Apps Support

US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre

The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 18, 2026Sph Media Limited

Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles as Zelenskiy speaks to Trump, Europe for a peace deal

June 18 - Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles, local authorities said on Thursday, as they urged residents to take shelter hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. A Reuters witness heard explosions in Kyiv, while authorities of the north

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Global Sports Desk

British boxer Colin Cairney dies at 22 after Phuket tuk-tuk incident, CCTV reveals crucial detail

British boxer Colin Cairney has died in Thailand after suffering a serious head injury in an incident involving a tuk-tuk on the island of Phuket. The 22-year-old, who had won all 10 of his professional fights, was found unconscious and bleeding on a road in the early hours of the morning. Authoriti

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Toi World Desk

'It's signed': US-Iran MoU officially finalized after both sides digitally sign agreement

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have virtually signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and launching negotiations on a broader agreement covering sanctions relief and I

WorldThe Straits TimesJun 18, 2026Sph Media Limited

Trump says India trade deal ‘very close’, hails Modi as ‘tough’

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – US President Donald Trump lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that Washington and New Delhi were “very close” to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement. “We’ve been there for a little while and he’s a very tough negotiator, one of the toughest, actually

WorldBBCJun 18, 2026Max Matza

An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies

An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies It was supposed to be 83-year-old Ed Mansell's nest egg. But his valuable collection of Star Wars Legos - which included the ultra rare Cloud City set worth as much as $10,000 (£7,456) - has gone missing. Who h

WorldThe Motley FoolJun 18, 2026Eric Volkman

Why Robinhood Stock Crushed it on Wednesday

It might soon be allowed to facilitate trading in tokenized securities for U.S. clients.

WorldTimes Of IndiaJun 18, 2026Toi Entertainment Desk

'Peddi' box office collections day 14: Ram Charan's film sees 29% drop; Crosses Rs 320.20 Cr worldwide

Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's sports drama 'Peddi' continued its theatrical run on a steady note despite another drop in collections. According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 2.45 crore net in India on Day 14. The latest figure represents a 29.0 per cent decline from Day 13, when the film earned

WorldIndependentJun 18, 2026Josh Marcus

Trump admires golden decor on tour of Versailles before Macron dinner

The president — who is famous for putting gold on everything — has long spoken of his admiration for the opulent symbol of the former French monarchy