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Asia
India
India-US trade deal near completion? MEA gives big update after Modi-Trump meet at G7 Summit
June 18, 2026 07:44 PM EDT
DNA India.
India and the US are in the final stages of an interim trade deal, with talks gaining momentum after Modi-Trump discussions at the G7 Summit. Meanwhile, the India-UK trade pact will come into force on July 15, boosting bilateral trade and investment.
Asia
India
India-US trade deal 'very close': Trump - www.lokmattimes.com
June 17, 2026 04:34 PM EDT
Lokmat Media Pvt. Ltd
India-US trade deal ‘very close’: Trump - Evian, June 17 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was "very close" to reaching ... Get Latest News on International only on lokmattimes.com
Asia
India
PM Modi, Trump meet in France; hold talks on bilateral trade deal, Hormuz, safety of Indian sailors - India TV News
June 17, 2026 10:12 AM EDT
India TV News
On India-US defence relations, Trump said, 'I think it is a great relationship...If they were attacked, we would be there to help them...If anybody attacks that man, we are going to be there...If they are attacked and he (PM Modi) is the leader, we are going to be there to help...'
Asia
Iran
Trump Iran deal faces Republican revolt over uranium and sanctions relief
June 18, 2026 04:34 PM EDT
India Today.
Trump's Iran war deal faced fierce criticism from Republican senators over enrichment and sanctions relief. The split underscores doubts within his party about trading military gains for uneasy diplomacy.
Asia
Iran
Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal to end war, open Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions
June 18, 2026 07:07 AM EDT
NBC News
The interim agreement, signed late Wednesday, starts the clock on a 60-day negotiating window to resolve key issues around the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Asia
Iran
Trump defends Iran deal, hints at early signing | Jefferson City News-Tribune
June 18, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
The News Tribune.
President Donald Trump defended the interim peace deal he's reached with Iran and said it could get signed as soon as today, amid pushback from Republicans at home who object to the deal and the billions of dollars set to flow Tehran's way.
Asia
Israel
Trump's Own Intelligence Warns Netanyahu Is Likely To Sabotage The Iran Peace Deal To Survive Re-Election
June 20, 2026 09:29 AM EDT
Inkl
A US intelligence report suggests Israeli PM Netanyahu might undermine Trump's Iran peace deal, linking his political survival to military actions in Lebanon, risking a fragile truce.
Asia
Israel
TRT World - How will a US-Iran deal affect Netanyahu's political future?
June 19, 2026 10:29 AM EDT
trtworld
The agreement with Tehran risks undermining Benjamin Netanyahu's core political message ahead of October's election, analysts say, exposing divisions within his coalition and raising questions about the outcomes of Israel's wars from Gaza to Iran.
Asia
Lebanon
Opposition backs Israel's right to military action in Lebanon
June 20, 2026 10:14 PM EDT
Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister has defended Israel’s right to continue its military operation in Lebanon, despite an MOU between the US and Iran which commits to an end to the war.
Asia
Lebanon
Iran's military command says Strait of Hormuz is closed again
June 20, 2026 09:48 AM EDT
Nine Entertainment Co
Citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon as well as US “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war.
Asia
Middle East
Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy
June 21, 2026 08:24 AM EDT
The Guardian.
As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East
Asia
North Korea
South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM EDT
Standard Media Group
"I told him sanctions and pressure (against the North) are ineffective," Lee told reporters in Seoul.
Asia
North Korea
South Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North Korea are 'ineffective'
June 19, 2026 06:16 AM EDT
Free Malaysia Today
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says the effectiveness of sanctions has diminished due to military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the war in Ukraine.
Asia
United Arab Emirates
UAE and US Presidents discuss strategic ties at G7 Summit
June 16, 2026 11:08 AM EDT
Emirates 24/7
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit to strengthen strategic ties, discuss Middle East developments and promote international cooperation
Europe
European Union
EU passes trade deal almost a year after agreement at Turnberry - UPI.com
June 16, 2026 10:51 AM EDT
United Press International.
The European Parliament approved the European Union's trade deal with President Donald Trump almost a year after it was agreed to at Turnberry.
Europe
European Union
EU bows to Trump pressure on tariffs but warns of future chaos
June 16, 2026 09:25 AM EDT
The South China Morning Post
Trump has threatened ‘much higher’ levies if the EU does not remove import duties on US industrial goods by July 4.
Europe
European Union
EU lawmakers clear US trade deal to avert return to trade conflict
June 16, 2026 07:37 AM EDT
The Business Times.
The US struck a deal with the European Union in Scotland last July Read more at The Business Times.
Europe
France
Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues: Seoul official - The Korea Times
June 17, 2026 08:18 AM EDT
The Korea Times
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his commitment to playing a role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues while speakin...
Europe
France
Trump's Iran Conflict Casts Shadow Over G7 Economic Talks In France
June 17, 2026 05:27 AM EDT
Arise News.
G7 leaders meet in France as economic concerns grow over inflation, energy prices and disruptions caused by Iran conflict.
Europe
France
G7 Hot Mic Catches It All: Macron on Trump, Meloni on Smoking, US President on Greenland
June 16, 2026 05:00 PM EDT
Times Now.
At the recent G7 summit, world leaders addressed critical issues like international conflicts and economic security while also engaging in lighter conversations. Notable exchanges included that of French President Macron, Italian PM Meloni and more, Europe, Times Now
Europe
Russia
US Senators Urge Trump Not to Extend Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver After Iran Ceasefire | Outlook India
June 17, 2026 02:56 AM EDT
Outlook India.
The senators said repeated sanctions waivers have helped Russia generate revenue to sustain its war in Ukraine while failing to shield Americans from higher fuel and grocery prices.
Europe
Russia
US to 'end all sanctions' on Iran as new details of deal leak
June 16, 2026 07:45 PM EDT
The Times
American sanctions on Russian oil, meanwhile, may be reimposed after President Trump and President Zelensky have ‘constructive’ talks at the G7 summit
Europe
Ukraine
Business - Trump suggests US can swiftly reimpose sanctions on Russian oil
June 16, 2026 04:33 PM EDT
France 24
As the war in Ukraine took centre stage at the G7 summit in the French town of Evian, US President Donald Trump said Moscow should make peace with Kyiv and suggested that the US could bring back sanctions…
Europe
Ukraine
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
June 16, 2026 02:36 PM EDT
The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was invited to join the talks.
Europe
United Kingdom
China complains UK sanctions on Chinese entities over Russia
June 16, 2026 10:28 PM EDT
asiaone
BEIJING — The Chinese embassy in Britain said on Tuesday (June 16) it had lodged "serious representations" with British authorities after London announced sanctions on several entities, including four from China, for allegedly supplying key military equipment to Russia.It urged Britain to correct what it called a "mistake" and withdraw the sanctions, saying China would take necessary measures to safeguard...
Latin America
Cuba
Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire
June 16, 2026 09:23 PM EDT
the World Socialist Web Site
President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that “Cuba will be next,” as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
Latin America
El Salvador
Contributor: Colombia's flirtation with the Trump alliance could prove disastrous
June 16, 2026 12:22 PM EDT
Los Angeles Times
The right-wing candidate in Sunday's coming election has signaled he would impoverish millions and join the mass incarceration movement led by the U.S. and El Salvador.
Latin America
Latin America
Global left forges an anti-Trump coalition – GIS Reports
June 22, 2026 02:00 AM EDT
GIS Reports Online
The Global Progressive Mobilization summit in April united leaders from 40 countries to counter Trump policies and deepen Europe-Latin America ties.
North America
United States
Iran Showed Us the Future of Asymmetric Warfare
June 22, 2026 08:03 AM EDT
The Bulwark.
America’s enemies will attack our political cohesion, our alliances, and our will.
