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US‑Iran memorandum talks near conclusion? Geneva emerges as possible venue
DUBAI, June 12 — A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told […]
Iran’s 14‑point draft diverges from US account, insisting on sanctions relief, Strait reopening and US$300b rebuilding
ISTANBUL, June 12 — Iranian media on Friday published the details of a 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, revealing significant differences from provisions previously reported by […]
‘All of us are migrants’: Pope Leo ends Spain tour with Tenerife plea for dignity and aid
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA LAGUNA (Spain), June 12 — Pope Leo XIV told migrants at a reception centre on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Friday that “all of us […]
Rescuers battle rain and aftershocks in Mindanao as quake toll lowered to 46, missing rise
MANILA, June 12 — Rescuers battling rain and aftershocks cleared roads and searched for the missing in the southern Philippines on Friday as officials adjusted a previously reported death toll […]
Japan’s flagship H3 rocket lifts off smoothly, six satellites deployed as space agency celebrates success
TOKYO, June 12 — Japan’s space agency successfully launched its flagship H3 rocket on Friday, months after a previous mission to put a geolocation satellite into orbit ended in failure. […]
Beijing says US analyst detained for alleged espionage activities
 BEIJING, June 12 — China said today it was holding an American citizen accused of espionage, identifying the man as a political analyst at a policy think tank focusing […]
Pochettino dares America to dream big as US team launch home World Cup campaign
 LOS ANGELES, June 12 — The United States begin their World Cup challenge today, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles. The World Cup […]
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed 30 years over drone operation against North Korea
SEOUL, June 12 — A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison today for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action […]
UK defence chief resigns, warning Starmer’s spending plan leaves Britain ‘less safe’
 LONDON, June 12 — British Defence Secretary John Healey quit yesterday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the […]
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 following prolonged illness
BANGKOK, June 12 — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha ‌Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said today, after multiple health problems and […]