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- 1Al Arabiya obtains leaked 14-point draft US-Iran dealโhttps:// english.alarabiya.net/News/mid dle-east/2026/06/16/al-arabiya-obtains-14point-draft-usiran-deal If the # US - #
Al Arabiya reports it has obtained a 14-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran. Reactions to the text are sharply critical, with some observers calling the alleged terms a complete and unprecedented disaster for US foreign policy. Details of the draft are circulating widely as commentators debate what the proposed terms would mean for nuclear negotiations and regional security.
- 2Belgium warns Trump's US no longer a reliable ally in leaked documentโTrump's US no longer a reliable ally, warns Belgium in leaked document
A leaked Belgian government document warns that the United States under President Donald Trump can no longer be counted on as a reliable ally, according to the Financial Times. The assessment reflects growing concern among European governments about Washington's commitment to NATO and shared security guarantees, and it is fueling debate over Europe's need for greater strategic independence.
- 3Australia reconsiders its reliance on the United StatesโAustralia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW News
Australia is being forced to rethink its dependence on the United States, according to DW News coverage drawing wide attention. The discussion centres on whether Washington remains a reliable security and strategic partner for Canberra, amid shifting global dynamics and questions over US commitments in the Indo-Pacific. The report has sparked debate about Australia's foreign policy direction and alternatives for its defence posture.
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The United States has completed its withdrawal of troops from Iraq, bringing an end to a 12-year military mission that targeted ISIS in the country. American forces had been deployed there since the campaign against the extremist group began in 2014, building on an earlier presence. The pullout closes a long chapter of US military involvement in Iraq and raises questions about security in the region going forward.
- 5US ends military mission in Iraq, closing decades-long war chapterโUS ends military mission in Iraq, closing another chapter in decades of war
The United States has formally ended its military mission in Iraq, marking the close of another chapter in a war effort spanning decades of American involvement since the 2003 invasion. The withdrawal concludes a long-term presence that shaped regional politics and US foreign policy, drawing attention to what comes next for Iraq's security and stability.
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Commentators are debating whether forces within the US government, often labelled the 'deep state', could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Beijing. The discussion centres on whether entrenched bureaucratic and security interests might derail any easing of tensions between the two powers. Critics of the theory dismiss it as speculation, while supporters argue unelected officials shape policy behind the scenes.
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The United States is withdrawing its military forces from Iraq, according to a New York Times video report. The move marks a significant shift in the American military presence in the country more than two decades after the 2003 invasion. Details on the timeline and scope of the withdrawal have not been confirmed.
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Foreign Policy examines the deepening relationship between Canada and the European Union, asking how far the current warmth between the two sides will actually go. The piece reflects wider discussion about closer transatlantic cooperation on trade, security and shared values, and what concrete commitments might follow the friendly rhetoric between Ottawa and Brussels.
- 9South Korea to Launch Defense Satellites on Domestic RocketsโMinistry of National Defense and KASA to Use Domestic Launch Vehicles for Defense Satellites | KF...
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) have agreed to use domestically developed launch vehicles to put military satellites into orbit. The move ties national security space programs to the country's homegrown rocket capability, reducing reliance on foreign launch providers. It is being closely followed by defense and space policy observers tracking Seoul's push for an independent space program.