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2026-04-242026-06-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Lebanon -- which was drawn into the Middle East war when Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 -- called Friday for Iran to stop interfering in its affairs.

    US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers
  3. The Standard

    Lebanon -- which was drawn into the Middle East war when Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 -- called Friday for Iran to stop interfering in its affairs.

    Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
  4. Citizen Digital

    The players are to stay several weeks before heading to the World Cup that is being co-hosted by the US, which began bombing Iran on February 28 alongside Israel, sparking a wider war in the Middle East.

    Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval
  5. Citizen Digital

    The four tankers had initially continued their operations despite the conflict with Israel and the United States but had paused operations since April 13, when Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Tehran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

    Iranian oil leaves Gulf despite US blockade
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows
  7. Citizen Digital

    France throws weight behind Israel-Lebanon ceasefire By AFP June 05, 2026 05:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a speech to French ambassadors duri

    France throws weight behind Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  8. Citizen Digital

    eader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war By AFP June 05, 2026 04:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel

    Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeIran’s supreme leader said on Thursday that the United States and Israel had suffered a “decisive blow” in the Middle East war, after the government reported “no tangible progress” in efforts to end the conflict.

    Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 — Israel is seeking to deepen its agricultural partnership with Kenya by leveraging its global trade networks and technological expertise to help expand international market access for Kenyan flowers, fresh produce and other agricultural exports.

    Israel eyes bigger role in expanding global markets for Kenyan flower exports
  11. Capital News

    The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on 28 February. Iran responded by attacking Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global shipping.

    US House votes to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers in rare bipartisan rebuke

Today

  1. Somaliland asserts sovereignty to deepen Taiwan ties despite pressure

    Somaliland has opened a new office in Taiwan and says it has the right to choose its own relationships, rejecting pressure from Beijing and Mogadishu to sever ties with the island. Somaliland and Taiwan established representative offices in each other's capitals in 2020.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic

    The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic on a flight from Louisiana, according to her lawyer. The lawyer described the transfer as "super dangerous," saying the activist has no connection to the country and will be left without status, connection, or support network.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Trump says Iran's public version differs from written deal

    US President Donald Trump said Friday that Tehran's stated version of a deal on stopping the war is not what was agreed to, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program. The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Iran's World Cup squad trains ahead of tournament

    Iran's footballers held a public training session in Tijuana on Thursday ahead of the World Cup, their first glimpse to journalists since arriving for the tournament. The squad moved their camp to Tijuana from Arizona, and only a dozen of 26 players were visible during the fifteen-minute session, with striker Mehdi Taremi absent.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump claims imminent Iran settlement; Tehran officials deny agreement

    President Trump announced the United States had reached a settlement with Iran and said a signing ceremony could occur in Europe within days, but Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Foreign Ministry publicly rejected the claim, describing reports of a deal as false and warning of a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Trump cancels Iran strikes, signals possible deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was calling off planned strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks, saying discussions and final points had been approved by all parties involved including the United States and Israel.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. US plans deportations of Iranians to Central African Republic

    The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic under a recent deal with that country. Two of the Iranian deportees—a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist—face potential torture and persecution if returned to Iran, according to their lawyer.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks stall

    The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes and oil infrastructure seizure

    US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran and said American forces would seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight. Iran warned the three-month ceasefire is "practically meaningless" following latest US strikes, with the conflict beginning February 28 and a truce paused in April.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran provide uranium stockpile data

    The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency governing board approved a resolution demanding Iran immediately provide complete information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities, after Iran suspended inspector access to its nuclear sites. The resolution passed 21 to 3 with 10 abstentions; the IAEA estimates Iran holds 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 percent, unseen by inspectors since June 10 last year.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. India-UAE partnership expands across trade, energy, technology

    As India pursues its Vision 2047 development agenda, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a key strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across trade, energy, logistics, technology and infrastructure. The partnership gained further momentum in May 2026 when the two countries signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering advanced technology, innovation, industrial development, maritime security and information sharing.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace negotiations, warns of consequences

    US President Donald Trump accused Iran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would "have to pay the price," following renewed military exchanges between the two countries that strained a ceasefire established in April.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran exchange strikes after helicopter downed

    The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Israel strikes Tyre, Lebanon after issuing evacuation warning

    Israel launched a deadly strike on the port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least eight people according to the Lebanese health ministry, after issuing an evacuation order for the entire city—one of the deadliest Israeli bombing raids on Tyre since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began on March 2.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct

    The ICC's governing body suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following a review of UN investigation findings and recommendations from an independent panel; Khan denied the allegations through his lawyers, calling the suspension unlawful and procedurally unfair.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Iran and Israel pause strikes, warn of retaliation if breached

    Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sex abuse allegations

    The International Criminal Court's governing bureau has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, though the bureau noted the suspension does not indicate the final outcome. Khan, who had already taken leave of absence in May 2025 to fight the allegations he denies, will have his case referred to the wider Assembly of State Parties for final decision.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Trump claims final stages of Middle East peace deal

    US President Donald Trump said negotiators were in the "final throes" of reaching a peace deal in the Middle East after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities, with Trump estimating it would take "two or three days." Diplomacy has previously stalled despite a ceasefire since April 8, with Iran insisting any agreement include Lebanon where Israel has been pressing its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Iranians fearful amid escalating tit-for-tat strikes with Israel

    Residents of Tehran expressed anxiety and uncertainty following Iranian and Israeli strikes over the weekend, with Iranians describing exhaustion and confusion about whether the region is heading toward war or maintaining a fragile ceasefire. Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel in response to Israeli strikes, marking the sharpest escalation since a ceasefire took hold in April.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Israel strikes Iranian military targets after missile attack

    Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles toward northern Israel. The Iranian attack was described as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump calls for more surgical strikes on Hezbollah

    In an NBC interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Yemen's Houthis declare total ban on Israeli Red Sea shipping

    Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, threatening disruption to the vital shipping route. The Houthis, who had paused strikes since a ceasefire began in April, said they launched a missile barrage targeting Israeli targets and consider all Israeli movements legitimate military targets.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. US-Israel military campaign disrupts Strait of Hormuz energy flows

    A US-Israel military campaign against Iran that began in February 2026 has destabilized the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments and triggering volatility in global energy markets. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israel, US installations, and commercial shipping in the region.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Iran World Cup team departs for Mexico amid US visa dispute

    Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US VP Vance links British student's murder to migrant immigration

    US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Iran denounces IAEA report as tool of political pressure

    Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers in south

    An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two officers and a soldier Saturday, according to Beirut's military. The incident occurred days after the countries agreed a conditional truce during U.S.-brokered talks.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Russia's Rosneft chief claims US benefits from Hormuz strait closure

    Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin said U.S. energy companies are the main beneficiaries of Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has choked off maritime trade affecting about a fifth of world oil supplies. Sechin warned that continued tensions in the strait would undermine long-term oil demand, casting U.S. actions as an attempt to reshape global energy markets.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran launches missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

    Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday in response to renewed American strikes, with the US saying six were intercepted and one fell short. Bahrain and Kuwait condemned the attacks as aggression and escalation, while weeks of indirect talks have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US grants visas to Iranian footballers for 2026 World Cup

    The US has confirmed that Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the US despite ongoing regional tensions between the two countries.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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