Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1887, The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed. In 1900, Vlasta Vraz, Czech-American relief worker, editor, and fundraiser (died 1989) was born. In 1926, Tom Wicker, American journalist and author (died 2011) was born. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician was born. In 1946, Russell Ash, English journalist and author (died 2010) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2013, Brent F. Anderson, American engineer and politician (born 1932) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2023, Notable victims of the Titan submersible implosion: Shahzada Dawood, Pakistani-British businessman (born 1975) Hamish Harding, British businessman (born 1964) Paul-Henri Nargeolet, French navy commander and explorer (born 1946) Stockton Rush, American businessman, CEO and founder of OceanGate (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump fumes over reports of $300B payment to Iran: 'Fake News'
The Iran deal does not involve the U.S. making a direct 300 billion payment to Iran, but point 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding, which both nations signed, does refer to establishing a fund to reconstruct the country.
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