https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:02:47 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0614/iran-peace-ceasefire-trump-beirut?icid=rss c9eeae57bb485932d3b86d2b1a36dcbe The U.S. and Iran have agreed to open the critical waterway that has rattled the global economy and enter into a 60-day ceasefire. The accord brings relief, but the thorniest issues at the root of the conflict remain to be resolved. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:30:00 -0400 Taylor Luck https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0614/US-and-Iran-reach-deal-to-end-war-stop-naval-blockade?icid=rss 9e40182a24eaccf12ee45301d991b80a President Donald Trump posted that “the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete” and says the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:20:32 -0400 Munir Ahmed Julia Frankel Abby Sewell Will Weissert https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0614/knicks-new-york-city-unity?icid=rss 9a0991fa80eea789fc244c5e7de35df0 The New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory brought a diverse and sometimes-troubled city together, with the team expressing the grit that many residents see in their own lives. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:15:00 -0400 Hillary Chura Aaron Short https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0614/Trump-celebrates-birthday-with-UFC-cage-fighting-event?icid=rss aeb4cc7f1f609db6bc8d2611d75ed7fe There will be seven fights on Sunday night in an event that aligns with America's 250th anniversary. It also comes while the U.S. and Iran are discussing a deal to the end the war. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:38:09 -0400 Will Weissert https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0614/supreme-court-unitary-executive-theory?icid=rss ef086ef01efbdb824f328f6007da6a88 The story of how a constitutional theory grew in prominence reveals the evolving American debate about the presidency. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:09 -0400 Henry Gass https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0613/Trump-to-meet-with-leaders-at-G7-as-confidence-grows-for-Iran-war-deal?icid=rss aeb596d8b7e38d33c888136fa7d95fc1 Pakistan says an agreement to end the Iran war is closer than ever. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the upcoming Group of Seven summit that begins Monday. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:59:32 -0400 Munir Ahmed Samy Magdy Aamer Madhani https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0613/spy-law-fisa-section-702-expire?icid=rss 96946e2fd78bd2a24a98e4e306c6cc25 At a time of heightened security risks, renewal of a prominent intelligence tool is caught in a standoff between Congress and President Donald Trump. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:22 -0400 Caitlin Babcock https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0613/america-250-anniversary-ufc-cage-fight?icid=rss 23731e7ee3d86e492bc2eade3c118bd0 On Sunday, the White House will host mixed martial arts fights – one in a series of 250th anniversary events that so far haven’t generated broad excitement or unity. Some Americans are already seeing the U.S. semiquincentennial as a missed opportunity. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:16 -0400 Simon Montlake Caitlin Babcock Patrik Jonsson https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0613/cape-verde-world-cup-diaspora-massachusetts-rhode-island?icid=rss a8bff3c31275df085d319fdd61072c34 As tiny Cape Verde competes in its first World Cup, fans in its far-flung diaspora are rallying around their homeland. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Cameron Pugh Emily Staunton Medara Udoekong https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0612/Upholding-US-values-of-security-and-privacy?icid=rss 7b75ba70058987de7156bebd94654927 Congress and the administration are wrangling over reauthorization of a national security surveillance tool. Viewing security and constitutional rights as compatible rather than competing may help. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:33 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board