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• Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill seven

  20-06-2026 14:03 via article.wn.com
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• Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens imposing ‘Guardian Angel’ tolls on Strait of Hormuz after Tehran declares waterway shut again

  20-06-2026 22:24 via independent.co.uk
  
  US military says traffic still flowing through Strait of Hormuz after Iran pledges to shut vital waterway
  
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• Zionist strikes kill 6 in Gaza | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  GAZA CITY: Gaza health...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering his mouth

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Miguel Almiron created his own bit of World...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo hit braces as rampant Netherlands crush Sweden

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and close in on a place in the World Cup knockouts. ......
  
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• Will World Cup 2026 break the record of best attended finals?

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Before the 2026 World Cup started, there were doubts about how an...
  
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• Why is there fighting in Lebanon and does it threaten the Iran deal?

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Persistent fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is threatening a tentative deal reached between the United States and Iran to end their war. Their memorandum of understanding includes a ceasefire in Lebanon that would protect Iran’s long-time ally Hezbollah from Israeli strikes, so long as it doesn’t fire at Israel. The fighting has already led to the postponement of US-Iran talks that would begin the difficult process of resolving long-term issues like T
  
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• Vance expects Iran talks soon, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says Hormuz is closed again

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  The Lebanese Civil Defense said 16 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday, hours after a truce there took effect. ......
  
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• US says Iran talks could take place as early as Sunday

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  US Vice President JD Vance said Saturday that high-level talks with Iran could take place as early as Sunday. "We'll plan the talks when the principals from the Iranian government, also the Qatari and the Pakistani governments, arrive," Vance told Fox News, adding that this could happen “as soon as tomorrow.” He said such processes "are always a little bit in flux" but confirmed that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are already on the...
  
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• US-Iran technical talks to begin in Switzerland under Islamabad memorandum

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  GENEVA — Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held on Sunday in Burgenstock, Switzerland, under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.The ministry said the discussions are a...
  
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• US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed ‌the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical...
  
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• US falls again in global peace rankings. See who tops the list

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  This year, the index found peacefulness declined globally for the 12th consecutive year — that's 119 countries less peaceful than they were in 2008, mainly driven by conflict. ......
  
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• Turkish students win 14 medals, 7 honorable mentions at international science olympiads

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Turkish students won a total of 14 medals and seven honorable mentions at international science olympiads held across Europe and Asia, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said on Friday. Kacir said through US social media company X that Turkish...
  
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• Turkish president meets Romanian counterpart in Istanbul

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday met with his Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan in Istanbul, according to the Turkish Presidency. The meeting took place at the Istanbul Shipyard Command, following the handover of the patrol...
  
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• Tunisia v Japan: Herve Renard says players must be 'perfect collectively' to keep World Cup ...

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
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• Trump renews criticism of Meloni over support for Iran operations

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Saturday intensified his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, repeating claims that she failed to support American...
  
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• Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Georgia Meloni over G-7 photo claim

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  He also linked the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO. ......
  
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• Scotland v Morocco World Cup ratings: Hendry 8, McTominay 7; Brahim Diaz 8, Saibari 8

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
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• Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte Advocates for Trust-Driven Decision Making in a Fast-Paced World

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina, is raising awareness about the importance of patience, trust, and thoughtful decision-making in both business and everyday life. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte is encouraging individuals, professionals, and organisations to reconsider the growing culture of urgency that often drives important decisions. Drawing from years of experience serving clients during significant life milestones, the dealership is advocating for a more thoug
  
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• Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  PARIS, June 20 - Protestors...
  
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• No fuel, no weapons: How Ukraine’s new drone strategy is mauling Russian supply lines

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  A new generation of Ukrainian mid-range drones is severely disrupting the Russian military’s supply lines to the southern front lines, striking bridges, trains and fuel trucks – and giving Kyiv a chance to derail Moscow’s plans for a summer offensive. Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as
  
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• Morocco coach 'satisfied' with Scotland win and says team behind Achraf Hakimi

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi declared himself satisfied with his team ......
  
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• McLaren Charlotte Launches Personal Pledge for Smarter Performance Culture

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  McLaren Charlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina is encouraging drivers and enthusiasts to build safer, more informed habits around performance, preparation, and vehicle understanding. McLaren Charlotte has announced a personal pledge focused on raising awareness around smarter performance culture, a timely issue as vehicles become more advanced and drivers face growing pressure to understand the technology, systems, and responsibility behind modern performance. The pledge is rooted in McLaren Cha
  
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• MarketAnywhere Emerges as the Best Flyer Distribution Company for Nationwide Marketing Campaigns

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  With More Than 30 Years of Experience, MarketAnywhere Delivers Scalable Flyer, Door Hanger, and Direct Distribution Solutions Across the United States Businesses seeking reliable nationwide distribution of flyers, postcards, and door hangers are increasingly turning to MarketAnywhere, a company that has spent more than three decades building one of the most extensive direct marketing networks in the United States. Today, the company is recognized by many clients as the best flyer distribution co
  
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• Italy’s PM Meloni accuses Trump of ‘totally fabricating’ story that she begged him for photo

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Summary ROME – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...
  
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• Iran's team, led by speaker, foreign minister, off to Switzerland on Saturday evening for talks with US

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  The Iranian parliament speaker and foreign minister will lead an Iranian delegation to Switzerland on Saturday evening for talks with the...
  
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• Iran to send delegation to Switzerland to press ‘implementation' of US commitments on war-ending deal

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Iran’s negotiating delegation will travel to Switzerland ‘within the next few hours,’ says spokesman An Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland to follow up on and demand the implementation of the other side’s commitments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, according to Iranian Fars news agency. The Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: “In Switzerland, we are set to press for...
  
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• Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Iran's top joint military ‌command, Khatam ​al-Anbiya Central...
  
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• Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz amid Lebanon tensions

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN — Iran's armed forces announced on Saturday that they would close the Strait of Hormuz, just three days after the strategic waterway reopened, accusing the United States of failing to prevent Israeli attacks in Lebanon in violation of the recent ceasefire agreement.The move marks the first major dispute between Washington and Tehran since the two...
  
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• International community must share responsibility for helping refugees, says Sheikha Jawaher

  20-06-2026 21:47 via article.wn.com
  Safeguarding human...
  
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