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Unauthorised TVK banner collapses in Arakkonam
[The Hindu] — 6/18/2026, 4:43:38 PMAsia
New York Knicks accept Trump White House visit invitation, says James Dolan
New York Knicks accept Trump White House visit invitation, says James Dolan
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:41:15 PMPolitics

The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation to visit the White House following their historic NBA championship victory, team owner James Dolan confirmed on Wednesday. Dolan, who is a longtime friend of Trump’s, announced the visit in an interview on WFAN sports radio, saying he had accepted the...

HC stays e-auction of land at Hyderabad Knowledge Centre
[The Hindu] — 6/18/2026, 4:39:36 PMAsia
Man arrested after boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo
[ABC News (Australia)] — 6/18/2026, 4:37:28 PMAustralia

British police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after being called to a popular zoo north of London.

AAP claims forensic tests cleared Punjab CM Mann in sacrilege video row
[The Hindu] — 6/18/2026, 4:37:15 PMAsia

Akali Dal dares the Chief Minister to undergo lie detector test

Billionaire tax measure qualifies for California ballot
Billionaire tax measure qualifies for California ballot
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:36:43 PMPolitics

A one-time wealth tax on billionaires living in California has qualified to be on the ballot in November. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Wednesday said the measure, called the Billionaire Tax Act, received enough signatures and will be certified on June 25 to be included on the...

Polaris Bank debunks death reports in Lagos branch fire incident
Polaris Bank debunks death reports in Lagos branch fire incident
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/18/2026, 4:35:50 PMAfrica

Polaris Bank said it has commenced investigations to determine the cause of the fire incident. The post Polaris Bank debunks death reports in Lagos branch fire incident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

US-Iran 60-day negotiating period begins Thursday, VP Vance says
[Middle East Eye] — 6/18/2026, 4:35:15 PMMiddle East

US-Iran 60-day negotiating period begins Thursday, VP Vance says The 60-day period for negotiations between the United States and Iran begins on Thursday, but the agreement between the two sides took effect the day before, Vice President JD Vance said. "I would say the 60-day period officially...

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says
Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says
[France24] — 6/18/2026, 4:33:07 PMWorld

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see this...

Mahatma Gandhi University and T-SAT sign MoU
[The Hindu] — 6/18/2026, 4:33:01 PMAsia
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
[NPR] — 6/18/2026, 4:31:41 PMUS

Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.

IAEA ready to help define 'concrete steps' to implement U.S.-Iran deal
[The Hindu] — 6/18/2026, 4:31:36 PMAsia

Now it's for us to sit down with our American colleagues, our Iranian colleagues, and start formulating the concrete steps that will have to be taken, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer
Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer
[Middle East Eye] — 6/18/2026, 4:30:13 PMMiddle East

Makerfield by-election: This may finally be the end for Starmer Peter Oborne on Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:38 If Labour candidate Andy Burnham is victorious, the party could begin a much-needed process of renewal Supporters hold placards promoting Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election campaign in...

Vance 'confident' Treasury can waive Iran oil sanctions without Congress
Vance 'confident' Treasury can waive Iran oil sanctions without Congress
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:30:01 PMPolitics

Vice President Vance said Thursday the administration is “quite confident” that sanctions on Iranian oil can be waived as part of a new peace agreement without congressional approval. Vance was asked about the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a law that prevents the president from lifting...

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
[STAT News] — 6/18/2026, 4:30:00 PMHealth

Ebola cases have increased almost 40% in a week in the current outbreak in Congo and Uganda as the death toll passes 200.

To prevail in the Middle East, Netanyahu must go
To prevail in the Middle East, Netanyahu must go
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:30:00 PMPolitics

If not, then as long as he stays, a genuine and lasting peace will never be achieved.

Virus of antisemitism and racism surges in America
Virus of antisemitism and racism surges in America
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:30:00 PMPolitics

Black and Jewish Americans must unite to confront antisemitism and racism, and the Democratic Party must protect all minority communities from profiling, scapegoating, and discrimination.

Interior Department compares Reflecting Pool algae to Iran's navy
Interior Department compares Reflecting Pool algae to Iran's navy
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:29:53 PMPolitics

The Interior Department on Thursday touted the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by comparing algae to the Iranian navy. “The advanced nanobubbler technology very effectively killed the algae that has plagued every Lincoln Reflecting Pool reopening—most infamously [former President]...

Vance defends Trump’s controversial Iran deal
Vance defends Trump’s controversial Iran deal
[The Hill] — 6/18/2026, 4:28:39 PMPolitics

⚽ Plus: Best World Cup viral moments {beacon} It’s Thursday! New York City is a madhouse today for the Knicks celebration parade. The viewing area hit capacity hours before the parade even began! 💙🧡 Side note, have you seen the clip of Jon Stewart calling out one of his “Daily Show” writers for...