03 World

Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says– www.cbsnews.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 208 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September.

As with most of the military’s statements on strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, U.S. Southern Command said it targeted the alleged drug traffickers along known smuggling routes. The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs. A video posted on X showed a boat traveling in the water before being hit by the strike and bursting into flames.

After Jailing People For Socializing, UK Suggests You Be Less Lonely– thefederalist.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

Apparently, it’s “Loneliness Awareness Week,” thanks to a global campaign emanating from the United Kingdom.

On the surface, the idea of a “Loneliness Awareness Week” sounds as cozy as the founding organization’s name, Marmalade Trust. That group self-identifies as a “charity,” but it acts more like a nongovernmental organization (NGO) devoted to government and globalist involvement in shaping our social connections.

Marmalade Trust’s home page proudly announces that its mission to fight loneliness is “joined by organisations globally,” including 10 Downing Street, the U.K.’s National Health Service, the BBC, The Guardian, Public Health England, and various other globalist and media outlets. On another page, it boasts that Loneliness Awareness Week has had the involvement of “the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London, NHS trusts, and all government departments.  We have even had a special Royal Mail postage stamp!” The London transit authority is also partnering with the campaign by encouraging people to chat with strangers on public transit, seemingly to help overcome the loneliness epidemic.

Trump, Zelenskyy meeting shifts G7 focus to Ukraine war– www.washingtontimes.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, as the leaders of the world’s largest economies renew their focus on the war in Ukraine amid hopes the Iran conflict is nearing a conclusion.

Mr. Trump told reporters after the sit-down that the two had a “very good meeting” and that he planned to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart again later in the day.

Asked about the war, Mr. Trump responded, “Russia should make a deal.”

US supports Gulf countries contributing to $300 billion Iran fund from afar– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

The United States supports Gulf countries contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran, but will not contribute itself, according to Vice President JD Vance.

The subject of funds either given to or made available for Iran has been a primary source of questions as the Trump administration prepares to sign its Memorandum of Understanding with Tehran on Friday.

“That’s the sort of thing they could have access to, funded by the Gulf Coast Coalition, so long as they honor their end of the obligation,” Vance told CBS News on Monday, when asked whether the U.S.-Iran memorandum electronically signed Sunday allowed for a “$300 billion reconstruction fund.”

Senate Shoots Down Resolution to Limit Trump’s Military Authority Over Iran– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

By a single vote, the Senate shot down a proposal on Tuesday that would have reined in President Donald Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran without Congress’s approval.

The vote fell just one vote short of advancing with 48-47. Republican Senators Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul voted with the Democrats. On the flip side, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) crossed the aisle to vote alongside the Republican majority against the bill.

Introduced by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the resolution sought to require congressional approval for continued U.S. military action involving Iran. Warnock had urged Republicans to vote for it, arguing that Congress shouldn’t just sit back and let the president make all the decisions on foreign wars.

The vote occurred as lawmakers pressed the White House for details about an agreement Trump announced Sunday between Washington and Tehran that he has promoted as a path toward ending months of fighting.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump declared on Truth Social.

At least 31 dead in horror crash after bus plunges into ravine– www.mirror.co.uk

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

A crash in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region has left 31 people dead(Image: Amhara Communications)

At least ‌31 people have been killed and 33 others injured after a bus ‌plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia, police said.

The bus was travelling from Dessie to the capital, Addis Ababa, early on Monday when it veered off the road and fell down a cliff in the northern Amhara region, according to state-run Amhara Media Corporation.

The crash occurred in an area leading to Kombolcha, according to commander Getachew Muhiye, who was quoted in a statement from the regional government’s communications bureau. Among the 31 people killed was the driver, while 33 others suffered a range of serious and minor injuries, Mr Muhiye told state media. The death toll had previously been reported as 28.

Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows ‘hurt and pain’– abcnews.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

KAMPALA, Uganda — An opposition figure in Uganda was detained Monday on the orders of the army chief, whose increased role in his father’s administration has worried opposition and human rights defenders.

Erias Lukwago was taken from his house by armed soldiers after he had sought to serve Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is army chief and the president’s son, with court papers related to Kainerugaba’s threats against another opposition figure, according to Lukwago’s party. Kainerugaba confirmed the arrest on his social media and threatened to inflict “hurt and pain” against him.

Lukwago is a former mayor of the Ugandan capital of Kampala and the president of the People’s Front for Freedom opposition group. He is the attorney for Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate who faces treason charges in a criminal case that his supporters see as politically motivated.

Iran says deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon– www.cbsnews.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

Vice President JD Vance said on CNN the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is a “very general document,” spanning about a page and a half, with knotty details on the future of Iran’s nuclear program and other issues left for future talks.

“On a number of issues, we are going to have to figure this stuff out during the technical negotiation phase,” Vance told CNN’s Jake Tapper, referring to the deal’s 60-day window for further talks, which are set to begin Friday.

Senior U.S. officials told reporters earlier Monday they plan to release the full text of the memorandum of understanding in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Unlocking UK house-building with AI-accelerated planning — Google DeepMind– deepmind.google

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

New UK government AI planning prototype built with Gemini aims to halve the time it takes to process homeowner applications

Around the world, Governments are exploring how AI can deliver better public services, faster. The UK is working to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029, but local planning authorities are often slowed down by dense paperwork and administrative backlogs. To help get Britain building, we’re partnering with the UK government to help radically shorten the time it takes to process householder planning applications. Our goal is to help officers cut application decision times by 50%, freeing up time for planners so that more homes can be built. We’re excited to see how our National Partnerships for AI, which seek to support reimagining of public services to create more resilient societies, can help Britain build faster.

Epstein tried to kill himself at least three times in jail – NYT — RT World News– www.rt.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

The sex offender allegedly asked his former cellmate how to make a noose before multiple suicide attempts, the outlet has claimed

Jeffrey Epstein attempted suicide at least three times before his death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019, according to the New York Times. Investigators reportedly found multiple nooses in his cell after his death, a report detailing the convicted sex offender’s final days in federal custody has revealed.

Days before his first reported suicide attempt, Epstein asked his cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione how to make a noose after a judge denied his bail request, the outlet reported. The investigation, published on Tuesday, drew on court documents, previously released Epstein files and more than 50 new interviews with inmates, jail staff and others.

Protests In Iran Over Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Saved From Annihilation– www.ndtv.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Protests erupted in Iran after a memorandum of understanding was reached with the US to bring peace to the Middle East region, with people calling Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf “compromisers”.

Trump said the deal will be signed by the two sides on Friday in Geneva, after which the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and operated without fees. “Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said, adding later that he did not “think we will need much help” keeping the waterway open. Iran has continued to voice its lack of trust in Washington. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said a “final agreement” will be reached within two months, deliberations over which will include aspects like the nuclear programme and Tehran’s $25 billion frozen assets.

The deal has brought differences between the US and Israel out in the open, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israeli troops would remain in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria for “as long as necessary”. He said that the military campaign against Iran had spared his country from the threat of “nuclear annihilation”. He pledged that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of any agreement.

US-Iran Deal To Be Signed In Switzerland On Friday– www.ndtv.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

A US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war will be signed at Switzerland’s mountainside Burgenstock resort on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry said.

Tehran and Washington announced Sunday they had agreed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, which broke out on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and engulfed the Middle East.

“At this stage, the signing is scheduled for Friday, June 19, at Burgenstock,” Switzerland’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

Top Court Convicts Former Anti-Socialist Leader’s Son Of Trying To Help Imprisoned Father– dailycaller.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

The Brazilian Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, on Wednesday of illegally asking for help from the United States government during his father’s trial last year.

The elder Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 and sentenced to over 27 years in prison for attempting a coup after he lost the 2022 election to current president Lula da Silva. Eduardo was charged last September with lobbying the U.S. government to impose sanctions and tariffs on Brazil to secure lenience for his father, Reuters reported Wednesday. (RELATED: Five Republicans Join Democrats To Terminate Trump’s Brazil Tariffs)

Protests In Iran Over Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Saved From Annihilation– www.ndtv.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Protests erupted in Iran after a memorandum of understanding was reached with the US to bring peace to the Middle East region, with people calling Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf “compromisers”.

Trump said the deal will be signed by the two sides on Friday in Geneva, after which the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and operated without fees. “Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said, adding later that he did not “think we will need much help” keeping the waterway open. Iran has continued to voice its lack of trust in Washington. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said a “final agreement” will be reached within two months, deliberations over which will include aspects like the nuclear programme and Tehran’s $25 billion frozen assets.

The deal has brought differences between the US and Israel out in the open, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israeli troops would remain in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria for “as long as necessary”. He said that the military campaign against Iran had spared his country from the threat of “nuclear annihilation”. He pledged that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of any agreement.

Israelis denounce Trump’s deal with Iran– www.washingtonpost.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

JERUSALEM — A “catastrophe.” A “bad deal.” An agreement that “throws a lifeline to the murderous regime in Tehran.”

Among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters and critics alike, in the media and on social media, the mood was clear as Israelis woke up Monday to news of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran: President Donald Trump’s deal is not one that many in Israel like. Iran, they say, will remain a threat.

 

Iran scores $300 billion investment fund as incentive to end war with US, Israel– www.news24.com

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

Civil defence and search and rescue teams continue operations in the area after US and Israeli strikes targeted the Enderzgu district of the Iranian capital Tehran.

Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images

  • US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war.
  • A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement.
  • The fund will not be created or become operational until a final and satisfactory deal is concluded.

British military boss says ‘operations’ will have to be cut without added defence funding– www.mirror.co.uk

pgnewser June 17, 2026 0

News Source
EXCERPT:

After the unprecedented resignation of former Defence Secretary John Healey and his deputy in a massive row about military funding, an armed forces head says operations and training will have to be slashed

The British head of the armed forces has warned the military will have to “dial back’ training and operations if they do not receive greater funding.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff, was appearing before the Lords International Relations and Defence Committee. Sir Richard told peers he was “concerned” about funding for “day-to-day activity” in the context of rising inflation following a major government bust-up over defence funding.

Starmer to use Kids to Track Adults Online

pgnewser June 15, 2026 0

Keir Starmer’s government has announced plans to pass a new online safety act that will ban children under 13 from using social media. To assure that children cannot gain access, adults will be required to confirm their identification every time they access the internet. The plan is seen as a scheme to track adult online users, not to protect children from the dangers of the internet.

Go Deeper

BBC Cuts Incoming – thebethlehem.com

pgnewser June 15, 2026 0

The BBC has announced another round of deep cuts as the progressive content marketer continues to lose standing and relevancy among the British people. This time, the cuts are coming in the news division, with 2,000 people targeted for layoffs.

Go Deeper