Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute
The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Poland’s top honour.
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Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal
Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.
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Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
Published On 18 Jun 2026
Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend president’s term in office
Lower house of parliament passes legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
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What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland
Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland.
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Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda compete for the presidency on starkly different platforms.
Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect
Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.
US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
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Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
A US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
Published On 17 Jun 2026
