https://www.csmonitor.comGlobal news coverage from The Christian Science Monitor.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 18:23:35 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0619/iran-trump-israel-lebanon?icid=rssc731b44c57c34ddcb8546f6438243b05Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:32:53 EDTErin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhanihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0618/trump-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz?icid=rssce41394623c6486483fdea07eceb471cA new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:04:21 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0618/andy-burnham-uk-makerfield-byelection-labour-reform?icid=rss3aacc8dba6ebda37317bdaa70db3db31To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday’s by-election in Makerfield. That’s not guaranteed.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:17 EDTKatie Marie Davieshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0617/g7-summit-europe-trump?icid=rssb8be8041dd14469dbdddf77e45ce1774The G7 summit shows Europe’s enduring desire to work with the U.S. But behind the flattery, leaders are showing new flexibility in dealing with the mercurial American president.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:18 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0617/colombia-world-cup-soccer-jersey-de-la-espriella-cepeda-petro?icid=rss7f1f478d285654182e144d24c58c5da1Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:22 EDTTibisay Zeahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0616/iran-hormuz-blockade-syrian-rails-ports?icid=rss71b35bbbb4579c6d1ec52e4758a1e8a2Tehran’s most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:07 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0615/israel-iran-ceasefire-trump-netanyahu-failure?icid=rss81eb39dc8004831df68bed36934fdf35The U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal leaves many Israelis feeling vulnerable and abandoned by their most important ally. They voiced concern for Israel’s security, and some criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve his war aims.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:24 EDTDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0615/sanctions-enforcement-russia-iran-trump-us-eu-uk?icid=rssdf74fb165c915ecfcdb0914ca54c2101With the United States showing erratic commitment to sanctions on Russia, questions arise about whether others can hold the line without Washington.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:12 EDTDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0615/algeria-fish-farm-sahrawi-refugees?icid=rss63c15f31b651b57f0035fd51775d5a7cAn aquaculture project in a harsh, brutally hot desert region is supplying seafood to people in exile.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:19 EDTGianni EspositoMarta Saizhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0614/iran-peace-ceasefire-trump-beirut?icid=rssc9eeae57bb485932d3b86d2b1a36dcbeThe 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 21:30:33 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0614/US-and-Iran-reach-deal-to-end-war-stop-naval-blockade?icid=rss9e40182a24eaccf12ee45301d991b80aPresident 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 EDTMunir AhmedJulia FrankelAbby SewellWill Weisserthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0613/Trump-to-meet-with-leaders-at-G7-as-confidence-grows-for-Iran-war-deal?icid=rssaeb596d8b7e38d33c888136fa7d95fc1Pakistan 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 EDTMunir AhmedSamy MagdyAamer Madhanihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0612/As-US-Iran-deal-inches-closer-what-has-playing-mediator-cost-Pakistan?icid=rss7786295219c8d46e5220915d39aa3d77Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. But on the ground, the story is more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:36:37 EDTHasan Alihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0612/ebola-congo-response-trust-julienne-anoko?icid=rssf082a0083319937b24177fe16da18263The current Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has elicited an enormous public health response. Alongside that, anthropologists and community workers are working to build trust between affected communities and outside responders.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:36:31 EDTRyan Lenora Brownhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0612/cockroach-party-india-gen-z-protests?icid=rssf6f2a29f6f1f326d1e75f5a9229903d9A recent wave of youth protests have shown it’s possible to translate online outrage into real-world change. Now a social media page-turned-political movement in India is trying to rally followers.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:16 EDTAakash Hassanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0611/uk-henry-nowak-two-tier-policing-southampton-belfast?icid=rssa5f3aa489ec4ba976cd95bc4a751ad08Despite complaints about “two-tiered policing” in Britain, experts say minorities don’t receive favorable treatment from cops. So why does the accusation persist?Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:18:49 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0611/iran-hormuz-strikes-trump-war-peace?icid=rss57b25969faffe2fc296998db2c78ba00The world has watched as President Donald Trump vacillates between promises that peace is near in Iran and threats of renewed war. No one bears the cost of that uncertainty more than Iranians.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:08:28 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0611/world-cup-mexico-city-the-wave?icid=rss3bb1b664d528694eee9db385363856caMexico may have its challenges. But when it comes to being a host for the World Cup, it has its North American co-hosts beat.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTWhitney Eulichhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0609/syria-peace-economic-growth-popular-mood?icid=rss148c673bf96a20ee10e8fb1c852f9268Decades of dictatorship culminated in 15 years of war and turmoil in Syria. But with the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope in the Middle East.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:39:27 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0609/fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-mexico-canada-teams?icid=rss76bf7aa2fa96b537ac8657dd90396efaThis year’s World Cup, the biggest ever, may not look quite the same as it has in years past, thanks to more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:50 EDTMark Sappenfield