
World news highlights for June 20th
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A summary of world news on June 20th, updating notable international events on Ukraine - Poland, the US - Iran, the Israeli President, and President Trump's new presidential plane.

A summary of world news on June 20th, updating notable international events on Ukraine - Poland, the US - Iran, the Israeli President, and President Trump's new presidential plane.

A senior adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei warned that any agreement aimed at ending the conflict must ensure Iran maintains its advantage in the Strait of Hormuz and the region.

Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire agreement that is expected to take effect at 4 p.m. (local time) on June 19, a senior U.S. official told Reuters.

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, welcomed efforts to make the 2003 Convention an important framework for cooperation on the protection of cultural heritage.

The Israeli army confirmed on June 19 that four soldiers were killed and five others wounded in a series of fierce clashes that recently erupted in Lebanon.

Switzerland announced that planned talks between Iran and the US have been postponed, while Israel launched a new attack on Lebanon, killing at least 18 people.

US President Donald Trump hailed the agreement to end the conflict with Iran as a "victory" for the US, saying it helped lower oil prices and reversed the stock market downturn.
The White House announced on June 18 that plans for Vice President JD Vance to travel to Switzerland for a new round of talks with Iran have been postponed, but the delegation remains ready.

A summary of world news on June 19th, updating notable international events concerning the US-Iran relationship, Lebanon, Poland, and Iran's nuclear program.

US forces in the region confirmed last night the lifting of all blockades on Iranian ports and waters.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, has been elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the term 2026-2035.
The ships are transiting Hormuz amid the US officially lifting its maritime blockade of Iran and the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran entering its implementation phase.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) will manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the US and Iran.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and President Vladimir Putin agreed to accelerate negotiations to expedite the implementation of the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant construction project.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, on the sidelines of the Summit commemorating 35 years of ASEAN-Russia relations.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung affirmed that in the face of complex and unpredictable changes, ASEAN and Russia need to proactively create a more stable, balanced, and sustainable environment.

The Finnish Ministry of Defence announced that the country plans to purchase GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States to equip its F-35 fighter jets.

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed leaders at a lavish reception for the Russia-ASEAN Forum in Kazan on Wednesday (June 17).

Vietnam plays an important role in helping Russia gain deeper access to ASEAN thanks to its historical bilateral relations and its position within the bloc.

Jennifer Wicks has been confirmed as the US ambassador to Vietnam, replacing Marc Knapper.
Reaching a final peace agreement required significant time and effort from both the US and Iran, both at the negotiating table and on the ground in the Middle East.

The Vietnam-Russia Trade and Investment Connection Program features the participation of over 100 businesses from Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
A summary of world news on June 18th, updating notable international events on US-Iran relations, China-Myanmar relations, the CAPINT tank, Russia, and ASEAN.
Iran's chief negotiator affirmed that Tehran will begin charging fees to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day period stipulated in the memorandum of understanding ends.
US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration upon signing a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, paving the way for negotiations toward a peace agreement.

US and Iranian officials have confirmed that the presidents of the two countries have signed a peace agreement, ending a conflict that lasted nearly four months.

The US and Iran signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, in which Tehran agreed to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for large-scale economic assistance.
According to a draft obtained by CNN, the US-Iran agreement stipulates a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, financial support for Iran, and the non-development of nuclear weapons.
US President Donald Trump said today that the agreement between the US and Iran to end the hostilities is not the final agreement.

On the morning of June 17th, within the framework of the ASEAN-Russia 35th Anniversary Summit, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum.