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Israeli strike kills journalist in central Gaza
Israeli strike kills journalist in central Gaza Submitted by Bilge Kotan on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 19:14 Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Samir Wishah's death comes less than two months after Israel killed his journalist brother in a double-tap strike Mohammed Samir Wishah during an assignment. (X / tamerqdh) Off An Israeli strike targeting a residential home in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed Palestinian Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist and cameraman Ahmed Samir Wishah on Saturday. Nine other Palestinians, including four members of a family, were killed on Saturday.
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Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz; en route to India: Shipping Ministry
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald safety transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are scheduled to arrive in India. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, hailed the safe passage of the vessels and attributed it to the 'decisive leadership' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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US-Iran talks to be held tomorrow in Burgenstock, Switzerland: Pakistan Foreign Ministry
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 20 (ANI): After the halt in negotiations following the digital signing of the MoU, the US and Iran talks will be held in Switzerland on Sunday, in the presence of Islamabad and Qatar, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry stated. The talks were initially scheduled to begin on Friday but were postponed amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Hardliner reveals ‘top-secret’ Khamenei objections to US talks on state TV
A hardline lawmaker sparked a major backlash after reading excerpts from what were described as top-secret letters by Iran’s Supreme Leader on state TV, claiming he opposed US talks, before he was interrupted and the program was abruptly cut off.
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Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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Diplomats from various countries continuing efforts to maintain dialogue between Washington and Tehran: Switzerland
Geneva [Switzerland], June 20 (ANI): The Swiss Foreign Ministry on Saturday stated that the global efforts over the US-Iran peace agreement are ongoing. According to CNN, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said that diplomats 'from various countries' are 'continuing their efforts to maintain the dialogue' between Washington and Tehran.
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"My popularity is none of your concern...focus on yours": Meloni fires back at Trump
Rome [Italy], June 20 (ANI): Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday dismissed the US President Donald Trump's criticisms as 'constant, unprovoked attacks' after he alleged that Meloni 'begged' for a photo-op and criticised her foreign policy decisions.
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Iranian human rights lawyer Javad Alikordi sentenced to 18 years in jail
Iranian rights lawyer Javad Alikordi has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, HRANA reported, more than six months after his arrest in connection with a memorial for his brother, rights attorney Khosrow Alikordi, who died under suspicious circumstances.
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New Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U. S. military said.
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Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera cameraman in central Gaza
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera cameraman in central Gaza An Israeli strike targeting a residential home in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Washah. Al Jazeera said in a statement that it “strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing” the Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent. “This constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth,” the statement added.
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.
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Jeremy Doku's desire to take leave from Belgian team for baby draws critics
(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) Jeremy Doku, a starting winger on Belgium's World Cup team, wants to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child. The only problem is that if Belgium make it out of group play and the knockout round, he would need to return to his country and potentially miss a key match.
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US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open The US military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that it continued. "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins told Reuters. "Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case.
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Iranian delegation to travel to Switzerland over ceasefire violations: FM Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei
Tehran [Iran], June 20 (ANI): Shortly after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that an Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland, demanding adherence to the terms of the digitally signed MoU with the US. This comes after Israeli strikes continued in Lebanon, despite the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashings for performing without hijab
Tehran [Iran], June 20 (ANI): Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi, along with an eight-member production team, has been reportedly sentenced to 74 brutal lashings for performing in an online concert without wearing a hijab, as reported by the New York Post.
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Israel says Lebanon strikes in retaliation for "repeated and ongoing violations of ceasefire" by Hezbollah
Beirut [Lebanon], June 20 (ANI): The Israeli Defence Forces on Saturday said that the fresh strikes in Lebanon were made in retaliation to Hezbollah's 'repeated and ongoing violations of the ceasefire,' while maintaining that it remains committed to protecting its civilians and forces.
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait due to U.S., Israeli "violations" of peace MoU, Israel orders military to cease fire in Lebanon -- media
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Iran's main military command Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced Saturday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing U. S. "breach" of the newly-signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) and Israel's ceasefire "violations" in southern Lebanon, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
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BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
