Will the US-Iran peace deal change the course of the decades-old war in the Middle East? Trump’s security promise to India – is a new strategic alliance being formed in Asia? Shiv Sena’s alleged deal worth crores in UBT and the displeasure of MPs – is there going to be a big political explosion? Between the FIFA World Cup upset, Telegram controversy and G7 decisions – is the world on the brink of a major change?
Top 10 Morning News Today, from the US-Iran peace agreement in the G7 summit to the India-UK trade deal, Trump’s security assurance to India, major upsets in the FIFA World Cup, political crisis in Shiv Sena (UBT) and telegram controversy, there is a lot of activity in the politics, diplomacy and sports world of the world and the country. But the biggest question – will the US-Iran deal really change the decades-old picture of the Middle East? Top 10 headlines of Thursday morning, 18 June 2026….
1. Secret midnight deal: Trump and Pezeshkian come together?
America and Iran have surprised the world by suddenly signing a 14-point interim agreement at the G7 summit. Under this deal, a deadline of 60 days has been set for relaxing mutual sanctions and opening the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ forever, which has created a stir in the global market.
2. G7’s common war: Will Tehran kneel?
G7 leaders gathered in France have issued a strong joint statement calling Iran’s actions the main reason for unrest in the Middle East. This coalition of powerful countries has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, and has directly linked the solution to this crisis to the Gaza ceasefire.
3. Countdown to 15th July: Mahadeal between India and UK!
After the secret meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer, the date for which everyone was waiting has finally been announced. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries is going to come into effect from July 15, 2026, due to which the import duty on many goods including liquor (spirits) will be greatly reduced.
4. Trump’s promise that changed global geo-politics!
In a highly confidential environment on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, US President Donald Trump has assured PM Modi that if there is any attack on India, the US Army will directly enter the field. The serious issue of the death of three Indian sailors during the American attacks in the West Asian sea also echoed in this meeting.
5. Ronaldo’s dream broken: The biggest upset in football history!
What no one had even imagined happened in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team, who made a record at the age of 41, was held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo, which was considered weak. A magical header from Yoan Visa turned Ronaldo’s celebration into mourning.
6. The smell of rebellion in ‘Matoshree’: That sensational offer of Rs 50 crore!
There has been a major political upheaval in the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction overnight. Sanjay Raut has claimed that his MPs are being offered suitcases worth Rs 15 to 50 crore to switch sides. Meanwhile, the disappearance of 6 out of 9 Lok Sabha MPs from a very important party meeting has created a stir in the Uddhav camp.
7. Telegram’s direct challenge: against the government in the High Court!
Messaging app Telegram has directly reached Delhi High Court against the ban imposed by the Government of India after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Telegram’s CEO has taken a tough stand and said that instead of catching the real culprits due to this ban, 15 crore innocent users of India are being punished.
8. Five-day secret mission: What is special in this visit of President Murmu?
President Draupadi Murmu has started his very important 5-day tour of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The tour, which began amid tight security, is scheduled to hold several high-level meetings, including on the welfare of tribals and the inauguration of some projects that can change the fortunes of these states.
9. Resort politics and tight security: Behind closed doors game in Jharkhand!
Voting has started at 9 am for the two Rajya Sabha seats of Jharkhand, but the real suspense is from last night. Fearing horse-trading and cross-voting, both the ruling coalition and the NDA kept their MLAs confined in luxury hotels overnight. Let’s see which way the dice turn today.
10. Modi’s ‘masterstroke’: New fund in front of rich countries!
On the platform of G7, PM Modi has made a big proposal to create a ‘Global South Support Fund’, raising the voice of the developing countries in front of the world’s richest countries. Modi bluntly said that real economic progress is that which benefits the poor, after which a new debate has erupted in the camp of rich countries.