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Britons say Starmer resignation unlikely to alter UK policy direction
Britons reacting to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation told Anadolu outside 10 Downing Street on Monday that removing the Labour leader would do little to alter British foreign or domestic policy, citing entrenched foreign policy influences and severe economic constraints that would bind any successor.
22 June 2026
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Kremlin rules out improved UK ties after Starmer exit
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation would not herald an improvement in Moscow-London relations, warning that no figure in Britain's political establishment is likely to adopt a markedly different stance toward the Kremlin.
22 June 2026
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Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan in first overseas trip since war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for his first overseas visit since Washington and Tel Aviv launched military action against the Islamic Republic in late February, according to government sources, as Pakistan continues its efforts to mediate between the warring parties.
22 June 2026
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Türkiye's MKK opens data platform to global investors in English
Türkiye's Central Securities Depository has launched an English-language version of its Data Analysis Platform to provide international investors with direct access to comprehensive capital markets data, including custody records and corporate governance metrics, the institution's chief executive said on Wednesday.
22 June 2026
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President Erdogan: Ankara to gain global diplomatic prominence with NATO, Turkic summits
President Erdogan stated that Ankara’s international visibility will increase significantly with the upcoming NATO and Organization of Turkic States summits, positioning the capital as a global diplomatic hub. He spoke at the AK Party’s Central Decision and Executive Board meeting.
22 June 2026
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Hormuz oil spill reaches Pakistan coast after US-Iran strikes
A thick crude oil slick, likely from tankers hit during US-Iran strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz, has coated a 20-kilometer stretch of Gwadar’s coast in southwestern Pakistan. Authorities are investigating three possible sources, including tanker strikes, Iranian exports, and the bombing of Kharg Island. Cleanup is underway, but marine life, including endangered green sea turtles, has already been affected.
22 June 2026
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Qatari PM urges caution on US-Iran talks, warns of external factors
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for caution in US-Iran talks, warning that “external circumstances” could still affect negotiations despite both sides’ will. He said the recent memorandum provides an institutional framework requiring regular meetings, and that the framework presented in Switzerland was “positive.”
22 June 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun discusses ceasefire, Israeli escalation with US, Qatari officials
President Joseph Aoun received phone calls from US Vice President Vance, senior adviser Jared Kushner, and Qatar’s PM to discuss stabilizing the ceasefire and halting Israeli escalation in Lebanon. Discussions included the possibility of forming a support cell. Iran’s Foreign Minister reported “significant progress” in ending the war in Lebanon.
22 June 2026
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First high-level US-Iran meeting yields ‘encouraging progress,’ Pakistani PM says
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the first high-level US-Iran committee meeting in Switzerland made “encouraging progress,” including agreement on a 60-day roadmap to a final deal, establishment of a political oversight committee, and commencement of technical talks. Pakistan will continue its mediating role, and Qatar was thanked for its critical support.
22 June 2026
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COP31 may mark turning point for climate finance, just transition, expert says
Prof. Alp Erinc Yeldan of Kadir Has University stated that COP31 in Antalya could become a critical turning point for concrete decisions on climate finance, emissions reduction, and just transition. He noted that carbon markets have become financial instruments, and that climate justice requires absolute emission cuts, not just offset mechanisms.
22 June 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun welcomes help to end war, rejects interference in internal affairs
President Joseph Aoun stated that Lebanon welcomes assistance to end the war with Israel but rejects any interference in its internal affairs, emphasizing that “no one negotiates on our behalf.” He called for a unified state representing all Lebanese. Iran will send a representative to a new ceasefire monitoring mechanism, part of the US-Iran understanding reached in Switzerland.
22 June 2026
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Vance says ‘very good foundation’ laid for final Iran deal after Burgenstock talks
US Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in negotiations with Iran at Burgenstock, Switzerland, saying the parties have laid a “very good foundation” for a final agreement. Key achievements include IAEA inspectors returning to Iran, mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and a deconfliction arrangement between Israel and Lebanon. Technical talks will continue in the coming weeks.
22 June 2026
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Sudan official: Türkiye uniquely placed to reveal ‘truth’ about conflict
Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, advisor to Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, said Türkiye’s ties with both the Muslim world and NATO countries give it a special role in exposing the reality of Sudan’s war. He called for the RSF to be recognized internationally as a terrorist organization, accused regional actors of backing the militia, and warned the conflict threatens regional stability.
22 June 2026
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Hormuz traffic shows fragile rebound with 71 crossings in 3 days
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded to 71 confirmed crossings between June 19-21, peaking at 35 on June 20, according to MarineTraffic data. However, activity remains below pre-crisis levels, with many ships still using Iranian coastal routes or switching off AIS due to ongoing security concerns and incomplete demining.
22 June 2026
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"My father cannot be defeated": Ghannouchi's daughter speaks to Yeni Şafak
22 June 2026
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Switzerland hails 'constructive' US-Iran talks at Burgenstock
The Swiss Foreign Ministry on Monday welcomed "constructive" progress achieved during intensive overnight diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran at Burgenstock, noting that the parties had established a high-level committee and agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final settlement.
22 June 2026
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Half moon rises over Istanbul's historic Fatih mosque
A striking half moon was observed over the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 22, 2026, creating a captivating visual against the city's historic skyline.
22 June 2026
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China urges US, Iran to keep 'positive' momentum after Swiss talks
Beijing's Foreign Ministry on Monday urged Washington and Tehran to sustain diplomatic momentum following the conclusion of high-level talks in Switzerland, voicing support for Pakistan and Qatar as mediators and calling for continued cooperation to implement the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
22 June 2026
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Iran delegation leaves Switzerland after 18-hour US talks
Iran's delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf departed Switzerland for Tehran on Monday after nearly 18 hours of intensive negotiations with US officials, as mediators cited "encouraging progress" in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and technical teams prepared to resume talks later this week.
22 June 2026
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Israel minister says Lebanon 'should be Israel's playground'
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday rejected any ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, describing the Arab country as "Israel's playground" and urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convey Israel's rejection to US President Donald Trump ahead of a fifth round of negotiations in Washington.
22 June 2026
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UK premier Starmer resigns amid pressure over local election losses
Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will step down as British prime minister and Labour Party leader following mounting pressure over his party's poor showing in last month's local elections, stating he will remain in office until a successor is chosen before parliament returns in September.
22 June 2026
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Trump-backed De la Espriella wins Colombia’s razor-thin presidential runoff
With 99.93% of ballots counted, Abelardo de la Espriella secured 49.65% of the vote, narrowly defeating Ivan Cepeda’s 48.7% in a tight presidential runoff. Outgoing President Petro and Cepeda have refused to concede, citing irregularities and demanding recounts at 33,000 polling stations. Conservative leaders in the region have already congratulated De la Espriella.
22 June 2026
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Hundreds of thousands protest in Albania over land sale to Ivanka Trump-linked project
Around 250,000 protesters took to the streets in Albania on Saturday in one of the country's largest demonstrations, opposing the sale of a coastal area in Zvernec for a tourism project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Demonstrators also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and called for accountability for both Rama and opposition leader Salih Berisha.
22 June 2026
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Qatar, Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' in US-Iran talks
Qatar and Pakistan announced encouraging progress in US-Iran mediation efforts at the Lake Lucerne Summit, stating that a high-level committee agreed on a 60-day roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement and establishing technical working groups.
22 June 2026
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Iran hails 'major progress' in US talks on Lebanon, economy
Abbas Araghchi said Monday that negotiations with the US in Switzerland produced significant progress toward ending the Lebanon war and easing economic pressure, citing a new de-confliction mechanism, the lifting of oil export bans, and the release of frozen assets.
22 June 2026
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Greece voices concern over Israel deporting union delegation
Greece's Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed concern after Israeli authorities denied entry to a delegation of Greek trade union representatives invited by Palestinian officials to Ramallah, deporting the group despite assurances that the citizens had complied with all entry procedures and declared their travel purpose.
22 June 2026
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Colombia closes polls in high-stakes presidential runoff
Voting stations closed across Colombia as more than 41 million voters cast ballots to choose between populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda in the presidential runoff.
22 June 2026
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DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000 as death toll rises
Health authorities confirmed that Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000 cases with 254 deaths recorded since the outbreak began in mid-May, warning that response teams face mounting containment challenges across the affected eastern provinces.
22 June 2026
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Iran says US talks focus on war end, sanctions relief, assets
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States in Switzerland are focused on implementing the June 18 memorandum, with spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stressing that negotiations on a final agreement cannot begin until provisions ending the war and releasing frozen assets are implemented.
22 June 2026
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Hezbollah rejects 'free rein' for Israel in Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Sunday that the group will not accept any ceasefire granting Israel "free rein" to carry out attacks in Lebanon, stressing that a complete cessation of aggression and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied southern territory are essential conditions for any agreement.
22 June 2026
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Majority of Israelis rate Netanyahu's Iran war as failure: Poll
A survey conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that 56.4% of Israeli respondents rated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Iran as a failure, with nearly three-quarters rejecting his claims that the conflict eliminated an existential threat.
22 June 2026
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Explosion hits factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City
Qatari authorities confirmed that a technical incident triggered an explosion at a factory in the country's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, stating that civil defense teams immediately responded to the scene and that no injuries or hazardous leaks posing a threat to public safety were recorded.
22 June 2026
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Israeli occupiers attack vehicles, army halts West Bank construction
Israeli occupiers blocked the Muarrajat road linking Jericho and Ramallah and attacked Palestinian vehicles on Sunday, while the army issued demolition notices targeting ten homes and agricultural facilities near Bethlehem, according to Palestinian media and witnesses.
22 June 2026
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Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 to secure first World Cup win
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, claiming their first win of the tournament after an opening draw and moving to four points in the standings while Lamine Yamal opened the scoring and Mikel Oyarzabal netted twice to silence his critics.
22 June 2026
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Iran negotiator Qalibaf urges US to be ‘cautious’ after Trump threats
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has urged the US to be “cautious” in its rhetoric after President Trump’s threats, warning that Iran’s armed forces are “ready to respond in a different way.” Qalibaf questioned the effectiveness of US pressure, saying threats have not worked.
22 June 2026
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Zelenskyy accuses Polish president of stoking anti-Ukrainian sentiment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Polish President Karol Nawrocki of fueling anti-Ukrainian sentiment for political gain ahead of Poland’s 2027 parliamentary elections. He compared Nawrocki’s actions to those of former Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, warning that such policies would “end badly.”
22 June 2026
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Sharif praises Iranian side as ‘very straight’ in crisis talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the Iranian delegation as “very straight” and committed to promoting peace, while also calling President Trump “a man of peace.” The remarks came as US-Iran technical talks continued in Switzerland under Pakistani mediation.
22 June 2026
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Iran team protests Trump ‘threats’ as violation of memorandum
Iran’s negotiating team has protested President Trump’s “threats” during talks in Switzerland, calling them a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum. Trump urged Iran to stop proxies in Lebanon, warning of harsher strikes, and threatened to take over the Strait of Hormuz.
21 June 2026
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland ‘not over,’ say Pakistani sources
Pakistani government sources told Anadolu that the suspended US-Iran talks in Switzerland are “not over,” though there is “very little chance” of the second round resuming on Sunday. Iran reportedly refused to continue in protest against President Trump’s latest threats. Mediators are working to persuade Tehran to return.
21 June 2026
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Trump slams Italy’s Meloni for refusing Iran nuclear request
President Donald Trump has criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for refusing US requests related to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump claimed that after spending trillions on NATO, Italy would not assist on Iran, calling it “not good.”
21 June 2026
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Iran, US finalize draft on temporary oil sanctions relief
A member of Iran’s negotiating team has confirmed that Tehran and Washington have finalized a draft agreement on temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports during talks in Switzerland. However, broader provisions of the US-Iran memorandum will not take effect without a final settlement to end the war in Lebanon.
21 June 2026
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Syria’s Sharaa: ‘Deep wound’ remains over Hezbollah’s role
President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said a “deep Syrian wound” remains over Hezbollah’s past involvement in Syria, but expressed willingness to engage with the group if it serves both nations. He called for a political solution in Lebanon and warned that renewed conflict there would impact Syria.
21 June 2026
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Fidan: Israel may try to sabotage Iran-US deal, technical hurdles remain
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that technical issues in the US-Iran memorandum could cause setbacks and that Israel may seek to derail the process. He said political will exists on both sides, but details on nuclear verification and sanctions remain unresolved.
21 June 2026
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R4 ministers welcome US-Iran MoU, back Palestinian statehood
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia welcomed the US-Iran memorandum, praising Pakistan’s mediation. They called for a “lasting, verifiable” solution, reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, and emphasised regional cooperation.
21 June 2026
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Turkish parliament speaker to host NATO parliamentary summit in Istanbul
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş will host the NATO parliamentary summit in Istanbul on June 28-29, bringing together parliamentary speakers and delegation heads from all 32 member states ahead of the July leaders’ summit in Ankara. President Erdoğan is expected to address participants.
21 June 2026
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American actor Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam
21 June 2026
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Iran says $6B frozen assets in Qatar will be released in US deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar will be released to Tehran as technical negotiations with the United States begin in Switzerland to end the months-long Middle East conflict, adding that the Islamic Republic will never abandon its right to enrich uranium.
21 June 2026
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Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh announced that American actor Giancarlo Esposito has embraced Islam during filming in the kingdom, reciting the Shahada and joining prayers at a local mosque after positive interactions with the local Muslim community.
21 June 2026
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WHO: COP31 in Türkiye to spotlight climate-health crisis link
WHO representative Dr. Tasnim Atatrah said the upcoming COP31 summit in Antalya offers a critical opportunity to strengthen the connection between climate action and public health, warning that climate change is already impacting communities worldwide as a mounting health crisis.
21 June 2026
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