Estonia, Latvia report drone incursions from Russian airspace
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
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Large Polymarket, Wall Street bets on Trump’s war news under scrutiny
Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.
Denmark’s PM resigns after failing to secure majority in general election
Mette Frederiksen could return for a third term as prime minister after tough coalition talks.
Spain’s PM says Israel to inflict on Lebanon same destruction as in Gaza
Pedro Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel's war in Lebanon, US-Israeli war on Iran.
UN human rights chief warns war on Iran is spreading
UN human rights chief Volker Turk says the war on Iran is spreading across the region, with civilians bearing the brunt.
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an international crisis
As such, it requires urgent action.
‘A heinous crime’: Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq’s Anbar
Police source tells Al Jazeera attack hits positions of the Iran-aligned PMF, which the US has increasingly targeted.
Belarus’s Lukashenko makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties
Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a treaty of friendship as their leaders meet in Pyongyang.
US Democrats condemn war on Iran as Senate resolution fails
The latest war powers resolution in the US Senate to end US attacks on Iran has failed in a 47-53 vote.
Is Iran’s negotiating position stronger than when US-Israeli war started?
Tehran believes so, and will seek to extract concessions that the US and Gulf nations can't agree to, analysts caution.
Dreams of survival: How war has restructured Gaza’s job market
Gaza's professionals adapt careers to survive, shifting from arts and business to whatever they can find to make money.
Russia, Ukraine tit-for-tat attacks knock out power for over half a million
Some 450,000 people without electricity in Belgorod region, while power cut off for 150,000 consumers in Chernihiv.
US talking to itself, says Iran as Trump claims wheels of diplomacy turning
Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal.
‘Do not call your defeat an agreement’ IRGC warns US, Israel
The spokesman for the IRGC has rejected President Trump’s suggestions that talks have been taking place with Iran.
Iran’s new security boss Mohammad Zolghadr: Why his appointment matters
Zolghadr, an ex-IRGC commander, will manage Iran's security amid external US-Israeli pressures and internal unrest.
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 26 of attacks?
Iran, Israel, the Gulf faced new missiles and drones. The US has signalled military escalation and openness to a deal.
Amid US-Israeli attacks, people in Iran struggle to survive ailing economy
Some are left without an income, others are temporarily displaced, and no one knows when the internet will return .
As Iran war rocks global economy, Global South bears brunt of fallout
Developing economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are most exposed to surging energy costs.
From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up prices in Global South
Developing economies in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are bearing the brunt of surging energy costs.
From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up fuel prices in the Global South
Developing economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are bearing the brunt of surging energy costs.
OpenAI pulls AI video app Sora as concerns grow on deepfake videos
This is first big step by ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas, such as coding tools.
Parsi: No deal ‘’without both sides giving something to the other’
Trita Parsi argues that Iran is unlikely to agree to end the war without sanctions relief.
Thousands march to mark 50th anniversary of Argentina’s bloody coup
Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.
New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US
The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
Indonesians fire wooden cannons in post-Eid tradition
Two villages in Indonesia’s West Java province faced off with wooden cannons in a traditional post-Eid celebration.
Canada tells Israel that Lebanon’s sovereignty ‘must not be violated’
Canada and France call on Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations under way.
What we know about the US’s 15-point plan Iran proposal
US media reports the Trump administration has proposed a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.
US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children
The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.
US to send thousands of soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East
The US is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran's statement on opening of key waterway comes as US President Trump says talks are taking place to end the war.