China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing

Billionaire bonanza: Big Oil tycoons pocket $23.5bn from Iran war

While much of the world is holding out hope that the US-Israeli war against Iran may finally be reaching an end amid news of a ceasefire agreement, the billionaire owners of some of the world’s largest energy companies may not be so thrilled. A handful of just 41 energy

Soccer-Boos, cheers and a draw: Iran's World Cup opener reflects deep divisions

By Hatem Maher INGLEWOOD, California June 15 (Reuters) - Whistles drowned out parts of Iran's national anthem while other fans sang along, setting the tone for a World Cup opener that often felt more significant for political allegiances than the football on show. Before a

Europeans to test Trump on Iran deal risks, urge Ukraine rethink at G7

By John Irish, Julia Payne and Michel Rose EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 (Reuters) - European leaders will warn U.S. President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s G7 summit that a superficial interim Iran deal risks entrenching Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, while

Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

US-Iran agreement is more pause than peace

The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased, shipping insurers have relaxed and politicians have rushed to hail a diplomatic breakthrough. The memorandum of understanding, which

6.7-magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, agency says

The quake struck 42km to the south-east of the town of Palu at a depth of 10km.

Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars

Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars.

‘Protectionist instincts’: Seafood traders caught in Thai-Malaysia row over shrimp, seabass exports

A seafood trade dispute between Thailand and Malaysia has created uncertainty for Thai farmers and Malaysian sellers.

Bangladesh protests India ‘questioning’ PM’s adviser at Delhi airport

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman described the incident as “unexpected and unfortunate”.

Bangladesh protests India 'questioning' PM's adviser at Delhi airport

DHAKA, June 16 - Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport, in the latest diplomatic row

Spain fails to impress in World Cup opener against Cape Verde as Sweden steamroll 5-1 past Tunisia

Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury.

A lost Dragon Ball Z fan RPG has resurfaced after mystery user drops it in a seven-year-old forum thread

The internet is still good sometimes.

Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off: Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup

Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting against a team they see as stooges for an extremist government in Tehran. A boisterous protest greeted fans arriving at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, with

A new approach to the EU's promised cross-border climate action

The EU must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 relative to 1990—of which 5 percentage points can be achieved through climate action elsewhere, according to the 2025 law. A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) now proposes a novel

The Gen Z Wildcard: How youth voters could swing state polls in Malaysia

Analysts say youth voting behaviour is increasingly transactional and issue-based, rather than tied to party loyalty.

North Korea’s push for dry-field rice reflects drought concerns: Experts

Experts said the latest report suggested drought conditions remain severe in the country.

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests

The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying Michelle Obama was a man during his post-fight interview at Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, which was hosted by the Trump administration on the White House lawn. After playing

Arsenic in the water: Toxic ‘time bomb’ threatens Mekong river basin

Tests have found arsenic concentrations nine times the level considered dangerous for aquatic life.

China embraces Myanmar’s president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost.

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

June 16 - Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the war-torn country following a widely condemned election at the turn of the year.

US-Iran accord may crumble faster than the ink can dry

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who served as the key negotiator between the US and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland. US President Donald Trump

Simone de Beauvoir on How Chance and Choice Converge to Make Us Who We Are

"My life... runs back through time and space to the very beginnings of the world and to its utmost limits. In my being I sum up the earthly inheritance and the state of the world at this moment."

India eyes biofertilisers after Middle East war stoked supply fears

Demand for the organic blend has risen in the country in recent weeks.

Lee Jae Myung invites Pope Leo to South Korea in 2027, discusses North Korea

The last papal visit to South Korea was by Pope Francis in 2014.

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. After months of uncertainty surrounding

The Batman Part 2 casting rumor reveals an even darker movie than the original

The Batman Part II could be even darker than its predecessor if Sebastian Stan is playing Victor Zsasz according to uncorraborated rumors.

India’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Launches Green Doc Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival has launched one of India’s largest environmental film funds, an INR1.2 crore ($126,000) initiative backed by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies that will provide grants to three documentary projects. Applications are open through

Gregg Allman: 20 Essential Songs

The Southern-rock pioneer fused country-blues with San Francisco-style extended improvisation, creating a template for countless jam bands

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Supreme Court declines to hear gun industry challenge to NY law

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a gun industry challenge to a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers for “harms resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse” of their merchandise. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)

US-India relations aren’t as abysmal as they seem

I’ve read that the Indian commentariat and foreign policy establishment are more wary of the United States than at any time this century. Maybe so. But 26 years is not a particularly long time, and it often seems that there’s a “manic” aspect on the Indian side when considering

Jelly Roll Files for Divorce From Bunnie Xo

The country star married the adult content creator in 2016 in Las Vegas

Online courses drive deeper learning when autonomy, social engagement and strong tasks connect

Many people do not finish a massive open online course (MOOC). This does not match the goal of large-scale online learning. Learners have different goals and backgrounds. Xiaomei Wei's dissertation research looks at what keeps students engaged and what helps them learn the

Inside the fight over Claude Mythos 5

As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to

Watching World Cup in class? South Korea schools beset by clashes over priorities

Many schools watched the June 12 match, in some cases through events officially approved by school administrators.

Conflict hits schooling hardest where children are the target—study

According to UNESCO, around 250 million children (16%) globally are out of school, although they are of an age to be at school in their countries. Available evidence suggests that out-of-school numbers are extremely high in conflict-affected countries, though the exact number

Lawmakers caution Burgum, NPS they have 'no power to build' Trump's arch

A group of six lawmakers sent a letter on Monday to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Acting Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Jessica Bowron and one other official alerting them that they have “no power to build” a triumphal arch without approval from Congress. “We

Indonesia anti-graft group seeks halt to free meals programme, widen probe

Authorities in June announced a corruption probe into the former head of the US$15 billion programme.

Asian markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge

Oil prices, which finished at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.90 a barrel.

Asia markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge

Oil prices, which settled at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures up 0.1 per cent, at US$83.25 a barrel.

Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’

Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a

The Knicks Celebrate Championship on ‘Fallon’: Jalen Brunson Says ‘It Hasn’t Sunk in Yet’

"We went there as a team, we found a way to do it and fight back all those games, and it was worth it," Brunson tells Fallon during Monday's The Tonight Show episode

Summer Hikaru Died leads 2026 best manga awards nominees list

American Manga Awards nominees have been announced and is looking firece for 2026.