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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1005, Ali az-Zahir, Fatimid caliph of Egypt (died 1036) was born. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1946, David Kazhdan, Russian-Israeli mathematician and academic was born. In 1963, Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Soviet Union and the United States sign an agreement to establish the so-called "red telephone" link between Washington, D.C., and Moscow. In 1969, MaliVai Washington, American tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1982, The International Conference on the Holocaust and Genocide opens in Tel Aviv, despite attempts by the Turkish government to cancel it, as it included presentations on the Armenian genocide. In 1990, The 7.4 Mw Manjil-Rudbar earthquake affects northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing 35,000-50,000, and injuring 60,000-105,000. In 1994, The 1994 Imam Reza shrine bomb explosion in Iran leaves at least 25 dead and 70 to 300 injured. In 2012, Andrew Sarris, American critic (born 1928) passed away. In 2019, Iran's Air Defense Forces shoot down an American surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions between the two countries. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Washington’s deal with Iran and Israel’s fury | The Listening Post

Al Jazeera English

June 20, 2026

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Trump says it's a breakthrough. Israeli media call it a disaster. Richard Gizbert and Meenakshi Ravi unpack the battle to define the Iran agreement as Washington sells diplomacy, Tel Aviv rails against betrayal, and Tehran keeps its guard up. Three capitals, three stories - and a fragile 60-day window to turn a memorandum into something more lasting. Infantino, Trump and the World Cup story The 2026 FIFA World Cup is under way and is set to be the biggest spectacle in the tournament’s history. The organisation is squeezing every media and commercial moment out of the event, but stories of visa denials and detainment in a host country are making international headlines. Contributors: Mehreen Khan – Economics editor, The Times Leander Schaerlaeckens – Author, The Long Game Talib Visram – Multimedia journalist The Ozempic effect Ozempic, originally developed to treat diabetes, has become a cultural phenomenon after its weight-loss effect went viral. Fuelled by celebrity endorsements and relentless advertising, Ozempic’s rise is rewriting media narratives about health, bodies and beauty. Featuring: Aubrey Gordon – Writer and podcaster Stephanie Yeboah – Body positive influencer Matt Motta – School of Public Health, Boston University https://www.instagram.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.facebook.com/AJListeningPost https://bsky.app/profile/ajlisteningpost.bsky.social https://x.com/ajlisteningpost https://www.threads.net/@ajlisteningpost Subscribe to our Newsletter: http://aje.io/upic5 http://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-listening-post/ #iranwar #trump #news #worldcup #ozempic #aljazeeraenglish

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