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Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court.

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As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App?

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Several countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.

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Why Flight Prices Might Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal

NYT Europe Jun 18, 2026

Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets.

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Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.

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Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.

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Teenagers vs. Social Media Bans

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Australia barred children from social media in December. Since then, young people have found plenty of ways to skirt the measure.

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Tech Firm C.E.O. Killed in Private Jet Crash in Texas, Officials Say

NYT USA Jun 18, 2026

The man killed, Joshua Baer, founded a firm that backed start-ups. The crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas. Five people survived the crash in Laredo.

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In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.

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Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.

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Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

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U.S. Details Agreement With Iran as Trump Departs G7 Summit

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

A U.S. official provided what was described as the text of the preliminary agreement, which outlined a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction and 60 days of talks on its nuclear program.

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How Does Trump’s Deal With Iran Compare to Obama’s?

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

The two agreements are difficult to compare, because the current memorandum of understanding is an interim arrangement meant to outline a negotiating path to a fuller deal.

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Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.

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Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla

New York Times Jun 18, 2026

Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.

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Here’s the latest.

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

Group of 7 leaders will discuss Artificial Intelligence and global imbalances on Wednesday, even as questions over Iran linger.

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Hot Mics Catch Trump, Carney and Other Leaders Off-Guard at G7

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

Snippets of conversations picked up on microphones at the annual Group of 7 summit in France offered a glimpse behind the scenes, as leaders chatted about issues great and small.

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France Assembled an African Dream Team. Senegal Could Not Stop Them.

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European teams are more African than ever.

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Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal and Reveals, Again, His Obsession With Obama

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Iran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.

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Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future.

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Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago.

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‘Mistakes Are Made,’ Trump Says About Deadly U.S. Strikes on Iranian School

New York Times Jun 17, 2026

More than 100 days after U.S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.

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