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US and Iran end war — oil route reopens Friday as Israel defies ceasefire in Lebanon
Trump announces US-Iran war is ending — Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Friday as peace deal nears signing The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement to formally end their war, with a signing ceremony set for Friday June 19 in Switzerland. President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will reopen upon the signing of the deal — saying oil will flow freely again for the first time since the war began on February 28. Trump posted on Truth Social: "With the opening of the Strait upon
See how it played outClosed 2 days agoG7 leaders still waiting for full details of US-Iran peace deal
World leaders at G7 summit left confused as full details of US-Iran peace agreement remain secret World leaders gathering at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, say they still do not know the full details of the peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran. The deal — a one-and-a-half page document — was signed electronically on Sunday but has not been released to the public. After a two-hour dinner overlooking Lake Geneva on Monday evening, several G7 leaders walked away jus
See how it played outClosed 2 days agoCanada court rejects Partey visa appeal — Ghana star misses all Canadian World Cup matches
A Canadian Federal Court has upheld the decision to deny Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry into Canada — meaning he will not make any appearances in the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ruling was confirmed by sports journalist Gary Al-Smith. Ghana's government had formally appealed the original visa denial through the Federal Court, with the hearing scheduled for 1:00pm GMT on Tuesday June 16 — one day before Ghana's opener against Panama in Toronto. The court rejected the appeal.
See how it played outClosed 2 days ago#ANALYSIS Why Panama's discipline makes them a dangerous opening test for Ghana
Panama's defensive discipline makes them harder than they look It would be a mistake to read Panama's modest attacking reputation as an indication this fixture is straightforward for Ghana. Panama qualified for this World Cup unbeaten, a record built almost entirely on defensive organisation rather than attacking firepower, and that is precisely the profile of opponent that has historically troubled Ghana at major tournaments. Sides that sit compact, deny space between the lines, and wait patiently for transition opportunities have punished Ghana before when the Black Stars have struggled for fluency in the final third. Michael Amir Murillo's experience at Marseille gives Panama a defender comfortable absorbing sustained pressure without panicking, while Adalberto Carrasquilla offers a genuine outlet on the counter if Ghana commit numbers forward and get caught short at the back. The danger for Ghana tonight is less about Panama's quality and more about tempo — if the Black Stars cann
See how it played outClosed 2 days agoCedi tumbles after IMF talks stall in Accra
Bank of Ghana intervenes as currency hits all-time low against the dollar; importers brace for fuel price hike.
See how it played outClosed 8 June 2026Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit
The Chinese leader has touched down in Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, his first visit to North Korea in years. Wire services report the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, security cooperation, and regional alignment amid heightened tensions across Asia.
See how it played outClosed 8 June 2026Iran fires missiles toward Israel for first time since April ceasefire
Israel earlier said it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanons capital Beirut, prompting threats of an Iranian response. NSEM is monitoring the situation through wire reports.
See how it played outClosed 8 June 2026