US, Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
TLE DESK: The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities across the Middle East, including in Lebanon, and reopen…
Germany crush Curacao 7-1 as debutants make World Cup history
TLE DESK: Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 7-1 victory over tournament debutants…
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, averting potential clash with EU
TLE DESK: A preliminary nationwide referendum tally showed nearly 55 percent of voters opposed the measure, while about 45 percent…
Australia claim statement win against Türkiye at World Cup
TLE DESK: Australia produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Türkiye 2-0 in a…
Trump criticises Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal nears
TLE DESK: US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Israel for carrying out air strikes on Beirut, warning that the attacks could…
Switzerland’s “Brexit moment”: population cap referendum raises EU collision risk
TLE DESK: Switzerland is voting in a closely watched referendum on Sunday that could cap the country’s population at 10 million—an…
Ukraine fights legal battle to repatriate children evacuated to Italy
TLE Desk: Ukraine is engaged in an escalating legal and diplomatic dispute with Italy over hundreds of children evacuated during the early…
Iran says no final decision yet as Trump claims peace deal imminent
TLE Desk Iran has said it has not yet made a final decision on a proposed framework agreement to end the ongoing conflict with the United…
Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle
TLE Desk: US President Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday with an unprecedented Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on…
New York gripped by Knicks fever as team closes in on first NBA title in decades
TLE Desk: Excitement is sweeping across New York City as the New York Knicks move within one victory of capturing their first NBA…