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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday rejected U.S. claims that Iran's unfrozen assets would be spent on U.S. agricultural products, the latest sign of discord between the two sides over how the released funds should be spent.

U.S. judge blocks Trump administration's database of Americans' private information2026-06-23
A U.S. federal judge on Monday struck down a Trump administration database containing U.S. citizens' private information, ruling it unlawful after several states used it to mistakenly purge eligible citizens from voter rolls.

Russia strikes Ukrainian military airfield, transport infrastructure2026-06-22
Russian Armed Forces have struck a military airfield, oil refining facilities, as well as fuel, energy, and transport infrastructure in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Abelardo De la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff: preliminary results2026-06-22
Independent candidate Abelardo De la Espriella, associated with the far-right Defenders of the Homeland movement, led the presidential runoff election on Sunday and is set to become Colombia's next president for the 2026-2030 term, according to preliminary results released by the National Civil Registry.

Explainer: How far can U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland go?2026-06-22
Senior U.S. and Iranian delegations are gathering for talks in Switzerland on Sunday for what could prove to be a decisive phase in transforming the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) into a broader political settlement.

Switzerland says continues to provide discreet, reliable setting for U.S.-Iran talks2026-06-21
Switzerland on Saturday said that it continues to provide a "discreet and reliable setting" to facilitate talks at the central Swiss resort of Burgenstock on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.

Ethiopia launches roadmap to integrate refugees into national system for sustainable development2026-06-21
Ethiopia in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN refugee agency, has launched the "Makatet Roadmap," a government-led initiative aiming to integrate refugees and asylum seekers into its national system.

Trump expects Iran to agree to final deal within 60 days2026-06-20
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Kuwait lifts force majeure, with oil output set to rebound to prewar levels2026-06-19
Kuwait announced on Thursday plans to raise crude oil production above 2 million barrels per day within a week, signaling a major step toward restoring energy operations after months of conflict-related disruptions.

Trump calls for ceasefire "on all fronts" as U.S.-Iran talks enter 60-day phase2026-06-19
Washington expects a "complete ceasefire on all fronts," U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday, urging "everyone in the Middle East" to adhere to their commitments.

Chinese doctors help Zambian hospital improve healthcare services through advanced endoscopy technology2026-06-19
Chinese doctors have helped improve healthcare services at a major Zambian hospital by introducing advanced digestive endoscopy technology and training local medical personnel, enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Ethiopia's electricity provider commissions EV charging center amid state-driven push for e-mobility2026-06-18
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU), the state-owned electric energy service provider, on Wednesday commissioned a fast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub capable of charging 24 EVs simultaneously in the country's capital, Addis Ababa, as part of a state-driven push to foster e-mobility.

Trump signs MoU with Iran to end war2026-06-18
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran aimed at ending the conflict, according to U.S. media reports.

U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady2026-06-18
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent.

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