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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1265, A draft Byzantine-Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1945, Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., American general (born 1886) passed away. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 1989, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, French-born Gabonese footballer was born. In 2006, Joseph Zobel, Martinique-French author (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran deal will bring lasting calm

Al Jazeera English

June 18, 2026

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Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Israeli officials said they are in talks with the US over continuing Israel’s deployment in southern Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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