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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154483" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations" target="_blank">2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire" target="_blank">2026 Iran war ceasefire</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum" target="_blank">Islamabad Memorandum</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan" target="_blank">Pakistani</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Pakistan" target="_blank">prime minister</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif" target="_blank">Shehbaz Sharif</a> postpones his visit to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland" target="_blank">Switzerland</a> after the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding" target="_blank">memorandum of understanding</a> (MOU) between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> was signed remotely. <a href="https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2026/06/18/sharif-s-visit-to-switzerland-postponed-due-to-electronic-signing-of-usiran-deal" target="_blank">(AFP via Al Arabiya)</a> <a href="https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/957952-pm-shehbaz-sharifs-switzerland-visit-postponed-after-usiran-peace-de" target="_blank">(Dunya News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sharif reaffirms that the MOU to end the war will take effect immediately and that Iran will &quot;instantly&quot; reopen the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> and that the American blockade on ports will end &quot;immediately&quot;. <a href="https://www.trtworld.com/article/99a2b8c35911" target="_blank">(TRT World)</a> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-deal-strait-of-hormuz/#post-update-f1f9e6c1" target="_blank">(CBS News)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Office_of_the_President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. presidential executive office</a> provides a text of the details on the agreement to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress" target="_blank">U.S. Congress</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/white-house-sends-text-interim-us-iran-agreement-us-congress-2026-06-18/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_blockade_of_Iran" target="_blank">2026 United States naval blockade of Iran</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. vice president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance" target="_blank">JD Vance</a> says that his country will allow ships through to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ports_in_Iran" target="_blank">Iranian ports</a>, and that the naval blockade will be lifted as part of a agreement to end the war. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-agreement-blockade-oil-vance-trump-888fd5ad6543ed9ec4189e609d7c53b1" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command" target="_blank">United States Central Command</a> confirms that the naval blockade imposed by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy" target="_blank">U.S. Navy</a> on Iranian ports and coastal areas has ended. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/us-navy-blockade-iran-trump-oil.html?msockid=3cf1b2cd24626eae0582a5b125b46fcb" target="_blank">(CNBC)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">According to data from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kpler" target="_blank">Kpler</a>, three <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_tanker%23The_supertanker_era" target="_blank">oil supertankers</a> from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a> carrying 6 million barrels of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum" target="_blank">crude oil</a> were seen transiting through the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a>. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/iran-deal-strait-hormuz-oil-tanker-saudi-arabia-traffic.html" target="_blank">(CNBC)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a> launches its largest ever <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare" target="_blank">drone attack</a> on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow" target="_blank">Moscow</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russia</a>, targeting the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Refinery" target="_blank">Moscow Refinery</a> and damaging several residential buildings. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-refinery-attack-oil-0ee97c720e770c392067418f9cabcbba" target="_blank">(AP)</a> <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/18/europe/ukraine-strikes-moscow-oil-refinery-intl-hnk" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Residents of Moscow report oil <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain" target="_blank">raining</a> down as massive plumes of black smoke are visible over the city. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98291g5rr1o" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Following the attack, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Ukraine" target="_blank">Ukrainian president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy" target="_blank">Volodymyr Zelenskyy</a> says &quot;If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn&quot;, warning against further Russian attacks on the country. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/ukraine-russia-moscow-strikes-nato-defence-ministers-hegseth-rutte-latest-news-updates" target="_blank">(The Guardian)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_the_Sahel" target="_blank">War in the Sahel</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamist_insurgency_in_Niger" target="_blank">Islamist insurgency in Niger</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Eleven soldiers, two civilians and 22 gunmen are killed in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_shooting" target="_blank">mass shooting</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shootout" target="_blank">shootout</a> at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diori_Hamani_International_Airport" target="_blank">Diori Hamani International Airport</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niamey" target="_blank">Niamey</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger" target="_blank">Niger</a>. Twenty suspects are also arrested. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/niger-airport-attack-militants-003a2a17abee25dfa748cb339554d40a" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
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</ul>Arts and culture<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_Presidential_Center" target="_blank">presidential library</a> of former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">U.S. president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama" target="_blank">Barack Obama</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Lady_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">his wife</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Obama" target="_blank">Michelle Obama</a> opens in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago" target="_blank">Chicago</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois" target="_blank">Illinois</a>, United States, with all living former presidents <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton" target="_blank">Bill Clinton</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush" target="_blank">George W. Bush</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden" target="_blank">Joe Biden</a>, and Obama in attendance. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/18/obama-presidential-center-bush-clinton-biden-bono-colbert-springsteen" target="_blank">(Axios)</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/obama-presidential-center-chicago.html" target="_blank">(The New York Times)</a></li>
</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_fuel_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Iran war fuel crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Automobile_Association" target="_blank">American Automobile Association</a> reports that gas prices in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> are at $3.999, making it the first time gas prices have gone below <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar" target="_blank">$</a>4 since March 30 after rising amidst the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War" target="_blank">war</a>. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-prices-below-4-gallon-iran-strait-of-hormuz/" target="_blank">(CBS News)</a> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-gas-prices-just-fell-below-4-for-1st-time-since-march-theyre-still-25-higher-than-last-year" target="_blank">(PBS)</a></li>
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</ul>Health and environment<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ebola_epidemic" target="_blank">2026 Ebola epidemic</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_Centres_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention" target="_blank">Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention</a> reports that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola" target="_blank">Ebola</a> outbreak in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo" target="_blank">Democratic Republic of the Congo</a> has caused 202 deaths from 875 confirmed cases. Health officials cite difficulties in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_tracing" target="_blank">contact tracing</a>, while the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cross" target="_blank">Red Cross</a> warns that the outbreak has not yet peaked. <a href="https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/06/18/ebola-death-toll-passes-200-dr-congo/" target="_blank">(AFP via Jamaica Observer)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hondius_hantavirus_outbreak" target="_blank">MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two more passengers who were on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hondius" target="_blank">MV Hondius</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship" target="_blank">cruise ship</a> during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hantavirus" target="_blank">hantavirus</a> outbreak exit the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Quarantine_Unit" target="_blank">National Quarantine Unit</a> at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nebraska_Medical_Center" target="_blank">University of Nebraska Medical Center</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha%2C_Nebraska" target="_blank">Omaha</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska" target="_blank">Nebraska</a>, making the total amount of people remaining in quarantine to six. <a href="https://omaha.com/news/local/article_86142f53-a57c-4ebd-b400-1bd774511601.html" target="_blank">(Omaha World-Herald)</a> <a href="https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/06/18/two-more-former-mv-hondius-passengers-released-after-five-weeks/" target="_blank">(Central Nebraska Today)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia" target="_blank">Australian</a> researchers report that an H5 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_influenza" target="_blank">avian influenza</a> outbreak on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heard_Island_and_McDonald_Islands" target="_blank">Heard Island and McDonald Islands</a> has killed more than 13,000 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_elephant_seal" target="_blank">southern elephant seal</a> pups and has infected local <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_Australia" target="_blank">bird</a> and penguin populations, marking the virus's first detection in an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States_and_territories_of_Australia" target="_blank">Australian external territory</a>. <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/bird-flu-kills-13000-seal-pups-on-remote-australian-island" target="_blank">(AFP via The Straits Times)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Scientists confirm that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Oak" target="_blank">Major Oak</a>, a 1,000-year-old <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak" target="_blank">oak tree</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherwood_Forest" target="_blank">Sherwood Forest</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottinghamshire" target="_blank">Nottinghamshire</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England" target="_blank">England</a>, has died. The tree failed to produce any new leaves this year after becoming &quot;stressed&quot; by a series of hot, dry summers over the last decade. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/18/most-famous-tree-world-sherwood-forest-ancient-major-oak-dies" target="_blank">(The Guardian)</a></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Kyrgyzstan" target="_blank">Kyrgyzstan President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadyr_Japarov" target="_blank">Sadyr Japarov</a> signs an order to dismiss Abdupaty Matkalikov from his post as mayor of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manas_%28city%29" target="_blank">Manas</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalal-Abad_Region" target="_blank">Jalal-Abad Region</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan" target="_blank">Kyrgyzstan</a>. <a href="https://24.kg/english/378545_President_dismisses_Mayor_of_Manas_city/" target="_blank">(24.kg)</a> <a href="https://akipress.com/news:902700:Abdupata_Matkalikov_dismissed_from_his_post_as_mayor_of_Manas_city/" target="_blank">(Akipress)</a></li>
</ul>Sports<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ticker-tape_parades_in_New_York_City" target="_blank">Ticker-tape parades in New York City</a>, Aftermath of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_Finals" target="_blank">2026 NBA Finals</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball" target="_blank">basketball</a>, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks" target="_blank">New York Knicks</a> hold their championship parade in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Manhattan" target="_blank">lower</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan" target="_blank">Manhattan</a> area of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City" target="_blank">New York City</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_%28state%29" target="_blank">New York</a>, with 2 million fans in attendance. Additionally, a record 10,000 officers from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Department" target="_blank">New York City Police Department</a> were deployed to the parade with 13 people arrested. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/18/nyregion/knicks-parade" target="_blank">(The New York Times)</a> <a href="https://gothamist.com/news/close-to-2-million-fans-descended-on-lower-manhattan-for-the-knicks-parade-nypd-said-most-were-peaceful" target="_blank">(Gothamist)</a> <a href="https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/knicks-ticker-tape-parade-what-know-nyc-celebration-new-york-wins-championship-nba-title/19309247/" target="_blank">(ABC7 NY)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154483, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%932026_Iran%E2%80%93United_States_negotiations']2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire']2026 Iran war ceasefire[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum']Islamabad Memorandum[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_2026_Iran_war']Pakistan in the 2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan']Pakistani[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Pakistan']prime minister[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shehbaz_Sharif']Shehbaz Sharif[/URL] postpones his visit to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland']Switzerland[/URL] after the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding']memorandum of understanding[/URL] (MOU) between [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] was signed remotely. [URL='https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2026/06/18/sharif-s-visit-to-switzerland-postponed-due-to-electronic-signing-of-usiran-deal'](AFP via Al Arabiya)[/URL] [URL='https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/957952-pm-shehbaz-sharifs-switzerland-visit-postponed-after-usiran-peace-de'](Dunya News)[/URL] [*]Sharif reaffirms that the MOU to end the war will take effect immediately and that Iran will "instantly" reopen the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] and that the American blockade on ports will end "immediately". [URL='https://www.trtworld.com/article/99a2b8c35911'](TRT World)[/URL] [URL='https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-deal-strait-of-hormuz/#post-update-f1f9e6c1'](CBS News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Office_of_the_President_of_the_United_States']U.S. presidential executive office[/URL] provides a text of the details on the agreement to the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress']U.S. Congress[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/white-house-sends-text-interim-us-iran-agreement-us-congress-2026-06-18/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign']2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_blockade_of_Iran']2026 United States naval blockade of Iran[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_President_of_the_United_States']U.S. vice president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance']JD Vance[/URL] says that his country will allow ships through to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ports_in_Iran']Iranian ports[/URL], and that the naval blockade will be lifted as part of a agreement to end the war. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-agreement-blockade-oil-vance-trump-888fd5ad6543ed9ec4189e609d7c53b1'](AP)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command']United States Central Command[/URL] confirms that the naval blockade imposed by the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy']U.S. Navy[/URL] on Iranian ports and coastal areas has ended. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/us-navy-blockade-iran-trump-oil.html?msockid=3cf1b2cd24626eae0582a5b125b46fcb'](CNBC)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*]According to data from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kpler']Kpler[/URL], three [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_tanker%23The_supertanker_era']oil supertankers[/URL] from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia']Saudi Arabia[/URL] carrying 6 million barrels of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum']crude oil[/URL] were seen transiting through the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL]. [URL='https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/iran-deal-strait-hormuz-oil-tanker-saudi-arabia-traffic.html'](CNBC)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_in_Russia_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine']Ukraine[/URL] launches its largest ever [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone_warfare']drone attack[/URL] on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow']Moscow[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russia[/URL], targeting the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Refinery']Moscow Refinery[/URL] and damaging several residential buildings. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-moscow-refinery-attack-oil-0ee97c720e770c392067418f9cabcbba'](AP)[/URL] [URL='https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/18/europe/ukraine-strikes-moscow-oil-refinery-intl-hnk'](CNN)[/URL] [*]Residents of Moscow report oil [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain']raining[/URL] down as massive plumes of black smoke are visible over the city. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98291g5rr1o'](BBC News)[/URL] [*]Following the attack, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Ukraine']Ukrainian president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy']Volodymyr Zelenskyy[/URL] says "If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn", warning against further Russian attacks on the country. [URL='https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/18/ukraine-russia-moscow-strikes-nato-defence-ministers-hegseth-rutte-latest-news-updates']([I]The Guardian[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_the_Sahel']War in the Sahel[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamist_insurgency_in_Niger']Islamist insurgency in Niger[/URL] [LIST] [*]Eleven soldiers, two civilians and 22 gunmen are killed in a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_shooting']mass shooting[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shootout']shootout[/URL] at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diori_Hamani_International_Airport']Diori Hamani International Airport[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niamey']Niamey[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niger']Niger[/URL]. Twenty suspects are also arrested. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/niger-airport-attack-militants-003a2a17abee25dfa748cb339554d40a'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Arts and culture[/B] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama_Presidential_Center']presidential library[/URL] of former [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States']U.S. president[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama']Barack Obama[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Lady_of_the_United_States']his wife[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Obama']Michelle Obama[/URL] opens in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago']Chicago[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois']Illinois[/URL], United States, with all living former presidents [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton']Bill Clinton[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush']George W. Bush[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden']Joe Biden[/URL], and Obama in attendance. [URL='https://www.axios.com/2026/06/18/obama-presidential-center-bush-clinton-biden-bono-colbert-springsteen'](Axios)[/URL] [URL='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/obama-presidential-center-chicago.html']([I]The New York Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war']Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_fuel_crisis']2026 Iran war fuel crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Automobile_Association']American Automobile Association[/URL] reports that gas prices in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] are at $3.999, making it the first time gas prices have gone below [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar']$[/URL]4 since March 30 after rising amidst the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War']war[/URL]. [URL='https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-prices-below-4-gallon-iran-strait-of-hormuz/'](CBS News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-gas-prices-just-fell-below-4-for-1st-time-since-march-theyre-still-25-higher-than-last-year'](PBS)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Health and environment[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ebola_epidemic']2026 Ebola epidemic[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_Centres_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention']Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention[/URL] reports that the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebola']Ebola[/URL] outbreak in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo']Democratic Republic of the Congo[/URL] has caused 202 deaths from 875 confirmed cases. Health officials cite difficulties in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_tracing']contact tracing[/URL], while the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cross']Red Cross[/URL] warns that the outbreak has not yet peaked. [URL='https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/06/18/ebola-death-toll-passes-200-dr-congo/'](AFP via [I]Jamaica Observer[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hondius_hantavirus_outbreak']MV [I]Hondius[/I] hantavirus outbreak[/URL] [LIST] [*]Two more passengers who were on the [I][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Hondius']MV Hondius[/URL][/I] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship']cruise ship[/URL] during the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hantavirus']hantavirus[/URL] outbreak exit the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Quarantine_Unit']National Quarantine Unit[/URL] at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nebraska_Medical_Center']University of Nebraska Medical Center[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha%2C_Nebraska']Omaha[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska']Nebraska[/URL], making the total amount of people remaining in quarantine to six. [URL='https://omaha.com/news/local/article_86142f53-a57c-4ebd-b400-1bd774511601.html']([I]Omaha World-Herald[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/06/18/two-more-former-mv-hondius-passengers-released-after-five-weeks/'](Central Nebraska Today)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia']Australian[/URL] researchers report that an H5 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avian_influenza']avian influenza[/URL] outbreak on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heard_Island_and_McDonald_Islands']Heard Island and McDonald Islands[/URL] has killed more than 13,000 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_elephant_seal']southern elephant seal[/URL] pups and has infected local [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_Australia']bird[/URL] and penguin populations, marking the virus's first detection in an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States_and_territories_of_Australia']Australian external territory[/URL]. [URL='https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/bird-flu-kills-13000-seal-pups-on-remote-australian-island'](AFP via [I]The Straits Times[/I])[/URL] [*]Scientists confirm that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Oak']Major Oak[/URL], a 1,000-year-old [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak']oak tree[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherwood_Forest']Sherwood Forest[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottinghamshire']Nottinghamshire[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England']England[/URL], has died. The tree failed to produce any new leaves this year after becoming "stressed" by a series of hot, dry summers over the last decade. [URL='https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/18/most-famous-tree-world-sherwood-forest-ancient-major-oak-dies']([I]The Guardian[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Kyrgyzstan']Kyrgyzstan President[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadyr_Japarov']Sadyr Japarov[/URL] signs an order to dismiss Abdupaty Matkalikov from his post as mayor of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manas_%28city%29']Manas[/URL] in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalal-Abad_Region']Jalal-Abad Region[/URL] of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan']Kyrgyzstan[/URL]. [URL='https://24.kg/english/378545_President_dismisses_Mayor_of_Manas_city/'](24.kg)[/URL] [URL='https://akipress.com/news:902700:Abdupata_Matkalikov_dismissed_from_his_post_as_mayor_of_Manas_city/'](Akipress)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Sports[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ticker-tape_parades_in_New_York_City']Ticker-tape parades in New York City[/URL], Aftermath of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_Finals']2026 NBA Finals[/URL] [LIST] [*]In [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball']basketball[/URL], the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks']New York Knicks[/URL] hold their championship parade in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Manhattan']lower[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan']Manhattan[/URL] area of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City']New York City[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_%28state%29']New York[/URL], with 2 million fans in attendance. Additionally, a record 10,000 officers from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Department']New York City Police Department[/URL] were deployed to the parade with 13 people arrested. [URL='https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/18/nyregion/knicks-parade']([I]The New York Times[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://gothamist.com/news/close-to-2-million-fans-descended-on-lower-manhattan-for-the-knicks-parade-nypd-said-most-were-peaceful']([I]Gothamist[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/knicks-ticker-tape-parade-what-know-nyc-celebration-new-york-wins-championship-nba-title/19309247/'](ABC7 NY)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_June_18"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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