Top U.S. & World Headlines — June 18, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end their war, including lifting sanctions and establishing a $300 million reconstruction fund. Meanwhile, global tensions persist with ongoing strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, and a humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Domestically, the U.S. faces legal battles over reparations and transgender rights.