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US Vice President Pushes Iran Nuclear Deal

US Vice President Pushes Iran Nuclear Deal

Jun 17, 2026 · Simon Blake

US Vice President JD Vance has embarked on a series of TV appearances to promote the Washington-Tehran agreement amid growing criticism. The deal has faced moun

Lawmakers Must Review Iran Nuclear Deal

Lawmakers Must Review Iran Nuclear Deal

Jun 17, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for Congress to be briefed on the Iran nuclear agreement. The

US and Iran Agree to End Military Operations

US and Iran Agree to End Military Operations

Jun 16, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The US and Iran have agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations under a memorandum of understanding announced on Sunday via Pakistan. Both

Wenders Pulls Film After Actress Speaks Out

Wenders Pulls Film After Actress Speaks Out

Jun 12, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Renowned director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film from circulation. This decision follows recent statements by actress Nastassja Kinski. She alleges a s

Drone Strike Damages Area Near Chornobyl

Drone Strike Damages Area Near Chornobyl

Jun 10, 2026 · Simon Blake

A Russian drone strike impacted a site near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned the attack.

US and Iran Send Mixed Signals on Ceasefire

US and Iran Send Mixed Signals on Ceasefire

Jun 3, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Tensions escalated in the Middle East as Iran and the US exchanged conflicting messages about a potential ceasefire agreement on June 1, 2026. Iranian state med

Spotify Sees Surge in Audiobook Engagement

Spotify Sees Surge in Audiobook Engagement

May 29, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Spotify reported significant growth in its audiobook sector during its annual Investor Day on May 21. The company revealed that total listening hours for audiob