Published on: June 21, 2026, 4:24 am
Vice President JD Vance said he would prioritize nuclear issues and renewed fighting in Lebanon in talks with an Iranian delegation in Switzerland. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faced new disruption after Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway.
Published on: June 20, 2026, 11:36 am
The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.
Published on: June 20, 2026, 12:33 pm
A South Korean island is reviving a long‑forgotten episode involving a French whaler as a wine festival, in an effort to stay relevant.
Published on: June 20, 2026, 4:01 am
The U.S. envoy to Paris has emerged as the embodiment of combative diplomacy in the age of President Trump, riling the French establishment notably with his accusations of antisemitism.
Published on: June 20, 2026, 9:02 am
President Trump’s interim agreement with Iran raises hopes for the calming of the world economy. But it leaves many details for future negotiations, putting the world on edge.
