May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leaderBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, underlining the fiscal pressures…
US-Iran deal: technical work can begin, says atomic energy agency
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, June 18, 2026. The head of the UN-affiliated atomic energy agency, on Thursday, June 18, welcomed the signing of an initial Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war, before proposing “to sit down” with both parties to assis…
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions
The Iranian World Cup team will lodge a complaint with world football association FIFA over the unfair travel restrictions imposed on them during the North American tournament, Iran’s football federation said Thursday.
‘Haven’t learnt that lesson yet’: After Iran war, Donald Trump says there are no limits to his ability to exert power
President Trump declared no limits to U.S. power after a peace agreement with Iran, digitally signed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite critics noting a retreat from initial demands, Trump insisted the deal represented a milita…
UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off
IDF claims continuing strikes come after Iran-backed group repeatedly violated ceasefire; JD Vance cancels trip as US-Iran talks set for Friday cancelledUS-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called offJD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump i…
Bergen pushes claim as the world’s shipping capital
City shipowners and brokers invited the world to the west coast city for the 12th time
JD Vance cancels trip to Switzerland for planned US-Iran talks
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement aimed at bringing the Iran war to a close on Wednesday.
US-Iran peace talks cancelled, clouding prospects for lasting truce
The talks, set for the mountaintop resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed, but gave no details.
Saudi Arabia blasts Iran plan to reintroduce Hormuz tolls after 60 days
Foreign minister says fees do not make sense