Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild
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Nepal floods leave trail of destruction, aid challenge
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Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal border disaster site wanes
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Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods
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US judge throws out confessions of alleged 9/11 mastermind: report
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War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions
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Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal
The two sides confirmed an announcement from mediator Pakistan, with a signing ceremony set to take place in Switzerland on June 19, bringing an end to three months of conflict that has sent energy prices soaring and revived fears of another inflation spike.
15 June 2026
Middle East war: Peace deal reactions
Here are reactions from across the globe
15 June 2026
Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
More than three months after attacking the Islamic Republic, Trump on Sunday gave his approval to a “memorandum of understanding” that marks the most significant breakthrough in peace talks so far, including Iran’s commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which could help lower high US gasoline prices.
15 June 2026
UK, France, Germany and Italy prepared to lift Iran sanctions: joint statement
"Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to this end."
15 June 2026
US to release $12 bn in frozen assets: Iranian media
The document published by Mehr stipulated "the release of 24 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets during the 60‑day negotiation period" that begins after the memorandum of understanding is concluded.
15 June 2026
US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
Trump administration saying Iran assets would only be released after cooperation
15 June 2026
Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
Crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, it says
15 June 2026
Swiss voters poised to reject cap in referendum
Swiss voters were set to reject a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million in a referendum held yesterday, according to preliminary projections by national broadcaster SRF.
15 June 2026
Seabed raised by up to two metres
A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said yesterday.
15 June 2026
Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro
At least six people died yesterday after two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said.
15 June 2026
Russia’s offensive losing steam: experts
Ukrainian towns and cities have suffered months of intensifying Russian bombardment. But on the battlefield, Russia’s offensive is showing signs of losing steam.
15 June 2026
Stopping Iran’s nukes Trump’s priority
US and Pakistani leaders forecast a signing of a long-elusive framework agreement yesterday to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition.
15 June 2026
UK intercepts a Russian shadow fleet tanker
British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel yesterday, leading for the first time an operation to disrupt the oil revenue that helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine.
15 June 2026
‘Very close’ to Middle East deal
US President Donald Trump yesterday said Israeli strikes on Beirut “should not have happened” as he vowed a regional peace deal was at hand, though he did not confirm reports it would be signed during the day.
15 June 2026
Iran says ‘no point’ in US talks after Beirut strike, casting doubt on deal
Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Jafar Asadi says the latest Israeli strikes ‘will not go unanswered’
14 June 2026
Trump at 80: The man who turned himself into an American era
His journey from real estate spectacle to a second presidency is a story of ambition, grievance, resilience and relentless self-invention
14 June 2026
Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US president ever to take office holds a bloody cage match on the White House lawn
14 June 2026
Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry: media
Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US
14 June 2026
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday -- a stinging defeat for the US leader who has eschewed political tradition to affix his name and likeness across public spaces
14 June 2026
Interim US-Iran deal will be signed today
US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan yesterday said an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed today, although Iran denied the signing would take place so soon.
14 June 2026