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Middle East · June 19, 2021 · 10:28 PM UTCAs Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact

Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran after a hardline judge won the presidency but their talks with Tehran might become tougher, analysts said.

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Middle EastKhamenei protege wins Iran election amid low turnout2:11 AM UTC

AmericasBrazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead2:14 AM UTC

Middle EastWinner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under U.S. sanctions12:25 AM UTC

Middle EastParties to Iran nuclear deal to meet on Sunday - EUJune 19, 2021

EuropeFrench far-right tests voters' appetite in regional elections1:13 AM UTC

AmericasBrazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deathsJune 19, 2021

United KingdomAirlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules2:16 AM UTC

AmericasCuba encouraged by early efficacy results of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine1:30 AM UTC

Middle EastSaudi air defences intercept 17 Houthi armed drones - state TV

Saudi Arabian air defences late on Saturday destroyed six armed drones launched by Yemen's Houthi movement towards the kingdom, bringing the total it intercepted during the day to 17, state TV cited the Saudi-led coalition as saying.

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Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsEXCLUSIVE U.S. triples vaccines for Taiwan with 2.5 million-dose shipment2:23 AM UTC

United KingdomFormer British parliament speaker Bercow joins opposition Labour PartyJune 19, 2021

EuropeThree injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant

Three workers sustained light injuries in a strong explosion that rocked an ammunition plant's facilities in the Serbian town of Cacak on Saturday evening, state RTS television reported.