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- 1Al Arabiya obtains draft 14-point US-Iran dealโhttps:// english.alarabiya.net/News/mid dle-east/2026/06/16/al-arabiya-obtains-14point-draft-usiran-deal If the # US - #
Al Arabiya reports it has obtained a 14-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, dated June 16, 2026. Commentary online calls the purported text a complete and unprecedented disaster for US foreign policy, signalling strong criticism of the reported terms.
- 2Egypt-Israel trade surges in June despite Gaza warโEgypt-Israel trade sees dramatic June surge despite Gaza war
Trade between Egypt and Israel rose sharply in June, even as the war in Gaza continues. The figures point to continued economic ties between the two countries despite public tension over the conflict and regional pressure to cut links. Observers are weighing what the sustained commerce means for Egyptian-Israeli relations and Egypt's regional standing.
- 3EU extends Rafah border mission mandate to 2027โThe Council of the European Union decided to extend EUBAM Rafah's mandate until 30 June 2027
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the mandate of EUBAM Rafah, the EU Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah crossing point, until 30 June 2027. The announcement was made by the European External Action Service. The mission monitors the crossing between Gaza and Egypt, and the extension signals the EU's continued commitment to a role at the border amid the ongoing situation in Gaza.
- 4Israeli forces kill terrorist who kidnapped Noa ArgamaniโWATCH: Israeli forces kill global jihadist terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani on October 7
Israeli forces have killed a global jihadist terrorist involved in the kidnapping of Noa Argamani during the October 7 attacks, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. Argamani became one of the most recognisable hostages of the Hamas-led assault before being rescued in June 2024. The killing of the abductor is drawing attention as Israel continues operations against those responsible for the attacks.
- 5Storm-3168 Wiped Azure Resources Using Stolen Service Principalsโ๐ค Storm-3168/JADEPUFFER abused compromised Azure service principals to run destructive operations โ deleting resources o
The threat actor tracked as Storm-3168, associated with the JADEPUFFER campaign, abused compromised Azure service principals to carry out destructive operations, deleting cloud resources over roughly 18 hours in early June 2026. Microsoft assesses the activity as an evolution of the actor's tradecraft, and security teams are being urged to review service principal permissions.
- 6The smart home graveyard keeps growingโThe smart home graveyard is getting crowded https://www.theverge.com/column/1000778/smart-home-june-oven-graveyard # Sma
The Verge has published a column arguing that the so-called smart home graveyard is getting crowded, with the June oven the latest example of smart home products being discontinued or abandoned. The piece reflects ongoing frustration about connected appliances losing support or disappearing when companies shut down or pivot.