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NPR News: 06-22-2026 8PM EDT

Jun 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon amid Israeli occupation concerns and a U.S.-Iran interim pact. It reports on a Trump administration waiver allowing Iranian oil sales and an executive order promoting quantum technology. International news includes British PM Keir Starmer’s resignation and a Kenyan court ruling on an Ebola facility. The broadcast also notes the death of music executive Clive Davis and an Alaska election dispute.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message from Dataiku Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon and US-Iran talks Trump administration waives Iranian oil sanctions Executive order on quantum technology investment UK PM Keir Starmer announces resignation Kenya health minister in contempt over Ebola facility Music executive Clive Davis dies at 94 Alaska election ballot dispute involving Dan Sullivan Sponsor message from Angie
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