Iran and the United States agreed on June 22 to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland towards ending the war in the Middle East...

A Turkish-owned cargo ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, leaving one crew member dead and forcing the evacuation of the vessel, Ukrainian officials said.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that technical issues in the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran may not be resolved quickly, saying the process could face deadlocks.

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) chief İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu defended the national team and head coach Vincenzo Montella on June 22 after Türkiye was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following consecutive group-stage defeats.

Oil prices fell on June 22 on optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while most equities rose thanks to another healthy start for tech firms.