Trump threatens renewed strikes as US-Iran talks open amid Hormuz dispute
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
US-Iran peace talks opened in Switzerland under fresh tension after Iran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a claim disputed by US officials.
Messi marks 20 years at World Cup by matching Klose’s scoring record
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, has written another chapter in World Cup history after scoring a hat-trick to lead the Albiceleste to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Japanese fans win hearts by cleaning Dallas Stadium after World Cup draw
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Japanese football fans have once again won admiration on the world stage after staying behind to clean Dallas Stadium following Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Another leaked US-Iran draft reveals 12-point framework
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A newly leaked 12-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, reported by the New York Post and Israel’s Channel 12, could mark a major turning point in the Middle East, with the text reportedly opening the way for Iran and Gulf Arab states to play a role in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran ceasefire signed but key details still unclear
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran have signed a preliminary ceasefire agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a permanent truce and nuclear terms remain unresolved.
Inside the 14-point draft of the US-Iran peace deal
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Competing drafts of a proposed US-Iran agreement have emerged, covering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, frozen assets and future nuclear talks.