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US launches Germany pharma pricing probe, raising threat of new tariffs

Germany came under fresh US trade scrutiny on Thursday as the United States launched an investigation into the country's pharmaceutical pricing policies, a move that could pave the way for new tariffs. Washington said it would examine whether Germany's pricing practices unfairly underpay for innovative medicines and burden US commerce…

France 24

'Last ride': US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

WASHINGTON - Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?

Bangkok Post

High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal. The interim agreement, aimed at ending conflict and blockades, required weeks of intense diplomacy and overcame near collapses. Turning this into a permanent settlement covering nuclear programs and sanctions will be significantly…

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US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmed

A landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed as a "deal of the century" by supporters, adversaries like Israel and Gulf states view it as a strategic setback, potentially increasing Iran's security and regional influence.

The Economic Times

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran

AAP

Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool

The Guardian - US

Trump envoy tells lawmakers Iran will invite UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites

Iran will invite the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites and begin work on identifying and uncovering the locations of Tehran's enriched material

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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George to be next mayor of Washington DC

City councillor who ran on expanding childcare, education and housing slated for office after opponent concedes

The Guardian - US

Vance defends Iran deal, eyes Swiss talks

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the deal to end the Iran war, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.

Bangkok Post

US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran

AAP

Iran's Khamenei says he approved US MoU despite reservations; says future talks will be face-to-face

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding with the United States. He expressed reservations but granted permission after receiving assurances. Future negotiations with Washington will be face-to-face. However, these talks will not signify acceptance of the US position. Khamenei stressed that Iran's national rights and interests…

The Economic Times

Robert White wins Democratic primary in race to succeed 18-term U.S. House incumbent in Washington, D.C.

Robert White defeated Trent Holbrook, Greg Jaczko, Brooke Pinto, and Kinney Zalesne in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C., on June 16, 2026. White, Pinto, and Zalesne led in polling and campaign fundraising ahead of the election.

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Versailles II: Trump signs Iran deal in the one place historians wouldn't recommend

TOI correspondent from Washington : The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a controversial MoU committing, among other things, Washington to help finance Iran's reconstruction to the tune of $300 billion. He signed the document in the same place that…

The Times of India

Vance says 12.5 million barrels oil moved as Iran deal enters 60-day phase

Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz reached its highest level since late February. US Vice President JD Vance stated a US-Iran agreement has entered a 60-day implementation period. The US Navy allowed ships access to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade. This move demonstrates Washington honoring its commitments.

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The Conversation

US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler

The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, potentially, breathe a sigh of relief, and global markets look set to be boosted by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

The Latest: US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait

According to details released by both countries, President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington

The Independent UK

Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the United States has issued an urgent plea for American weaponry, asserting the island’s critical need for self-defense capabilities against an escalating threat from Beijing.

The Guardian - US

Americans are spending $800 just to cool their homes. We are at a breaking point

While the stock market booms for the rich, cost of living is soaring for everyone else

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Euronews

US and Iran sign deal, but who really won? Here's what to know

Trump signed the framework deal at Versailles while Pezeshkian signed in Tehran, pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and triggering 60 days of further talks. Analysts say the terms leave Tehran in a stronger position than the deal's framing suggests.

The Economic Times

India treads cautiously as Trump seeks fresh start with PM Modi

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a friendly tone during their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, with Trump calling Modi a long-time friend and a tough trade negotiator despite his calm demeanor.

France 24

US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war on…

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani is reshaping the Democratic Party faster than anyone expected

Always a darling of the far left, Mamdani has earned praise from both President Donald Trump and former Democratic critics like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

SuperWest Sports

Best 2026 College Football Games Each Week in the West

Our Dane Miller selects the top college football contests in the West for all 13 weeks, with honorable mention selections.

France 24

Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief…

Bangkok Post

New Fed chief declines to make rate prediction

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve chairman Kevin ‌Warsh did not submit an interest-rate prediction as part of the central bank’s quarterly economic projections on Wednesday, spelling changes ahead for what has become a key guidepost for investors on monetary policy.

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