Xinhua Headlines: U.S.-Iran talks postponed as key rifts unresolved
The U. S. -Iran talks planned for Friday in Switzerland have been postponed, just one day after the digital signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon, casting shadow over implementation of Iran-U.S. MoU
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Israel has intensified its strikes in Lebanon, despite a recently signed Iran-U. S. memorandum of understanding (MoU) stipulating an end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
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Palestine Action: History will judge Britain for these draconian sentences
Palestine Action: History will judge Britain for these draconian sentences Submitted by Barry Malone on Thu, 06/18/2026 - 21:40 Activists convicted over direct action against the UK's complicity in the Gaza genocide invite comparisons to the suffragettes before them Protesters hold a banner outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London on 15 June 2026, amid a legal standoff between the government and Palestine Action (Carlos Jasso/AFP) On There are children in Gaza who shake when they hear that unmistakable buzzing sound, a buzzing sound that many of them have become horribly used to. It's the sound of Israeli drones, a foreboding hum that has become a daily soundtrack for an entire generation of traumatised Palestinian children. The machines are a particularly pernicious weapon in Israel's arsenal of ethnic extermination, capable of being modified for a variety of squalid purposes.
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Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell'
Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:29 Iranian officials have postponed talks with the US following Israel's latest escalation in Lebanon People walk amid the rubble of their destroyed home in the southern Lebanese town of Toul on 18 June 2026 (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP) Off Israeli strikes have killed at least 21 and wounded over 39 others in southern Lebanon since Thursday night, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced "a dangerous and reprehensible escalation" that has cost the lives of "dozens of innocent people, including women and children". These strikes "undermine all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war, particularly in light of recent developments between the United States and Iran", he said in a statement.
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Is Trump's Iran deal a failure? - video explainer
Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a 'major win' for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Tehran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a worldwide depression Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025 Continue reading...
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Israeli forces conduct raids in occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers attack infrastructure
Israeli forces conduct raids in occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers attack infrastructure Israeli forces raided a children's toy store in Jenin in the West Bank, occupied Palestine, and fired tear gas in the city's marketplace, Wafa news agency reported. The Israeli military also stormed the village of Al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, firing gas bombs on Palestinians arriving for Friday prayers, according to Wafa. Wafa also reported that Israeli settlers attacked a house and several vehicles in the town of Kafr Haris, and vandalized an electricity pole in Beita, near Nablus.
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Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s aggressive and terrorist operations against various areas in Lebanon and warned of serious and immediate consequences stemming from the continued warmongering of the Zionist regime.
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Indian equity markets snap 5-day gaining streak, IT drops over 3%
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): The Indian equity markets ended in the red on Friday, snapping the five-day gaining streak, with Sensex losing over 600 points and Nifty slightly above the 24,000 mark shedding over 150 points. Sensex closed at 76,802. 9, down 607.
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Iran Issues Strait of Hormuz Transit Guidelines Following Islamabad MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) issued new instructions for vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz following the conclusion of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, announcing expedited transit procedures.
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How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain?
How can Andy Burnham become prime minister and what comes next for Britain? Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 11:04 Former Greater Manchester mayor's victory in the Makerfield by-election could have monumental consequences for the country New Labour MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media on the morning after his by-election victory, 19 June 2026 (AFP) Off Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has become MP for Makerfield and is now the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister. His seismic victory in the northern seat in the early hours of Friday will have major consequences for the country.
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Column: Courage for justice, action for solutions -- major-country responsibility and governance cooperation in the AI era
Confronted with the vastly amplified consequences of algorithmic warfare, the unprecedented empowerment of non-state actors, and the deepening AI security divide, the only way forward is to shoulder responsibility, reject exclusive blocs, and pursue sincere cooperation. by Liu Chong Recently, the U. S.
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Palestine Action ban: Court ruling risks ‘slide into authoritarianism’, warn rights advocates
Palestine Action ban: Court ruling risks ‘slide into authoritarianism’, warn rights advocates Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:56 Lawyers and campaigners say the Court of Appeal's deference to the home secretary on national security grounds sets a dangerous precedent for judicial oversight of executive power Police detain a protester opposing the proscription Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, following a Court of Appeal ruling, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 15 June 2026 (Corey Rudy/Reuters) Off Campaigners and lawyers have warned that the Court of Appeal's ruling finding the ban on Palestine Action to be lawful has further blurred the lines of an already broad definition of terrorism, and that is has “dangerous” implications for the right to protest. On Monday, a five-strong panel of judges rejected a high court’s ruling quashing the ban. In a ruling in February, the High Court found the ban to be unlawful on three grounds: Firstly that then-Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had breached her own policy in deciding to proscribe.
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
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Israeli ministers vow 'heavy price' and indefinite stay in Lebanon after soldier deaths
Israeli ministers vow 'heavy price' and indefinite stay in Lebanon after soldier deaths Israeli officials have openly said that troops will remain in southern Lebanon , as strikes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah continue overnight despite the signing of the memorandum of understanding on Thursday. The Israeli army will stay in Lebanon “as long as necessary”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement he posted on social media on Friday, promising to make Hezbollah pay a “heavy price” for its attacks. “Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary for the protection of the communities of the north,” he added.
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Calls Grow to Keep Hormuz Closed, Cancel Talks Until Israel Leaves Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Calls have intensified in Iran for keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and canceling all future negotiations until Israel halts its military operations and fully withdraws from occupied Lebanese territory, as the current developments amount to a violation of the Islamabad MoU.
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Gaza: Sneeze and you might get shot, warns UNICEF in alert on child killings
After another deadly night of clashes in Lebanon, aid agencies issued a new alert for Gaza, where 265 Palestinian children have been killed since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025.
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UN welcomes fresh Lebanon ceasefire reports as rights experts urge Iran accountability
The United Nations has welcomed reports of a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah on Friday while warning that civilians on the ground are still fleeing amid ongoing insecurity.
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Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Hezbollah official
Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Hezbollah official Iran had informed Hezbollah that talks with the United States could not continue without the implementation of a comprehensive ceasefire, the Hezbollah member of parliament Hassan Fadlallah said on Friday. Fadlallah called on the Lebanese government to reject any direct negotiations with Israel while Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. He added that Washington bears the responsibility for ensuring Israel halts its attacks and implements the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
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Iran, Russia Advance Banking Breakthrough to Accelerate Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Russia have moved to deepen economic and banking cooperation through new financial arrangements aimed at facilitating bilateral trade, lowering transaction costs, and creating independent payment and banking channels, the governor the Central Bank of Iran said.
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First LNG ship reaches India through Hormuz after peace deal
The tanker docked at Dahej Port in Gujarat, as transits resumed through the strait after the US blockade of Iran was lifted An energy vessel that crossed the Strait of Hormuz has docked in an Indian port for the first time since the announcement of an initial peace agreement between the US and Iran on Sunday, as shipping traffic began to trickle back through the chokepoint.
