House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy
The vote comes after the House passed a resolution earlier this week against President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
Senate panel approves nomination for US ambassador to South Korea
WASHINGTON — A Senate committee approved U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea on Thursday, sending her nominati...
US House of Representatives passes bill on sanctions against Russia, assistance to Ukraine
The bill provides for the allocation of $300 million in military aid to Ukraine in fiscal years 2026 and 2027
U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.
‘Their new nuclear option’: Why Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz is here to stay
Analysis - The country has a new source of leverage over the global economy, and it's not about to give it up.
In Public Letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Calls on Putin for Direct Negotiations in a Neutral Country
U.S. President Donald Trump said it “would be great” if Putin and Zelenskyy met. “They should get it done,” Trump said.
Ukraine dismantles monument to legendary Kiev-born writer (VIDEO)
A monument to Kiev-born Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov has been dismantled in the Ukrainian capital as Kiev continues to remove, rename, and erase memories ass...
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia in sign of impatience with Trump's approach to the war
The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who...
Georgian authorities pragmatists aware of consequences of joining EU — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister says that after the accession, Georgia "will have to stop being a country that is famous for its produce"
Oil little changed on uncertainty over US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices saw little change on Friday after a significant drop. Hopes for an early end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have faded. This follows the Hezb...
'I am proposing a meeting': Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue
Europe News: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks, and said that Ukraine could ...
Israel to open first ever Slovenian embassy
Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Affairs Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin to process of establishing the new embassy and the ...
Hezbollah Rejects Latest Ceasefire Agreement as Israeli Strikes Kill 4 in Lebanon
The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and a U.N. peacekeeper was killed in the crossfi...
Zelensky calls on Putin for face-to-face meeting: 'Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war'
Ukrainian president published an open letter to the Russian leader, calling for a full ceasefire during the negotiations and direct talks in Switzerland or Turk...
Indian Army prepared for both short and intense conflicts; drones being integrated into every formation: Gen Dwivedi
India News: In an interview with TOI’s Surendra Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who has been leading the 12.4 lakh-strong Indian Army sinc...
The Jewish Brigade flags spark protests during Italy’s Liberation Day
The Jewish Brigade has become a screen onto which other conflicts are projected: Zionism and anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Israel and Palestine, the meaning of an...
Sensitive Words: Search Censorship, Tiananmen, “8 Squared,” and “64 + Division”
Ahead of the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth crackdown, CDT Chinese editors compiled a number of related terms subject to search censorship across various
Unification minister seeks Mongolia's support to bring Pyongyang to dialogue
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has met with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to discuss deepening bilateral ties and advancing peace on...
Quebec tables bill to extend French language rules to adult education, drawing backlash - Montreal
Quebec’s government has introduced new legislation to expand the province’s French language charter to adult education and vocational training, prompting co...
‘In the queue’: Busy with Iran, U.S. has little energy for Kyiv
When pressed to address the Ukraine conflict during congressional testimony, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-led negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv w...
Russian deputy PM sees EAEU FTA deals ratification with Indonesia, UAE in 2026
Alexey Overchuk also said the possibility of substantive negotiations on a free trade area with the countries of MERCOSUR was "considered and discussed"
Will Trump throw Israel under the bus?
When it became evident a few weeks ago that U.S. President Donald Trump had no strategy for winning the war in Iran and little hope of getting out...
Tech boss, Jamshid Ghomi, charged with sending secret shipments to Iranian military, nuclear programs denied bond
Jamshid Ghomi, a wealthy California CEO taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly working with Iran, will remain behind bars after he was denied bond.
Five countries elected to UN Security Council as Germany misses out
Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided UN Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.
India, UK launch initiatives for minerals, maritime cooperation
India News: NEW DELHI: As UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper visited India Thursday, both sides announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain ...
Summarizing the Situation in the Ukraine War
4 June 2026, posted by Eric Zuesse. (All of my recent articles can be seen here.) Two remarkably comprehensive unbiased summaries were published on June 4th (a ...
Industry shrugs off impact of US corn imports
The Federation of Livestock and Aquaculture joined with other livestock associations to declare planned US corn imports will not harm local corn farmers, instea...
'No point' in meeting Zelensky before peace deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he sees "no point" in meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky until a peace deal is ready.
Putin-Zelensky meeting would be 'great' - Trump
US President Donald Trump said it would be "great" for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin
Superdrug removes skincare brand as suspected cosmetic ingredients seen in West Bank Israeli settlement
Two influential committees of MPs have sought government action on settlement trade, with the Foreign Affairs Committee having recommended a ban on imports of g...
Govt rolling out 100 ethanol fuel stations in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra: Puri
NEW DELHI, Jun 4 : The government is rolling out 50-100 ethanol fuel stations in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur, with an aim to reduce imports of fossil fue...
Trump: There's no reason to remove uranium from Iran. Mojtaba? I'd be honored to meet him
US president details risks of a ground operation in Iran to remove enriched uranium, emphasized that 'we have powerful cameras on it' - and did not rule out a m...
Canada strengthens borders while supporting economic and tourism ties with Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada and the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon share strong travel, tourism and economic ties, partic...
US open to dialogue with N. Korea, committed to complete denuclearization: State Dept.
WASHINGTON — The United States remains open to dialogue with North Korea "without preconditions," and committed to the "complete" denuclearization...
‘Military secret’ about Oreshnik and ‘death’ of Russian economy: Key takeaways from Putin’s Q&A — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Putin discussed Ukraine, Russia’s economy, Zelensky’s legitimacy, and Europe’s role in negotiations during a lengthy session with international media lead...
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements
The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a s...
October 7 terrorists' prosecution: Government allocates over NIS 1 billion
Lawmakers who sponsored the bill likened it to the Eichmann trials in 1961, which broadcast live and recorded testimonies of Holocaust survivors throughout the ...
Senate panel approves nomination for U.S. ambassador to S. Korea
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, June 4 (Yonhap) -- A Senate committee approved U.S. Presiden...
Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Plans Ignite Protests Across Albania
Thousands call for Tirana to block the investment projects, citing environmental and corruption concerns.
EU considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age
June 4 (Reuters) - EU ministers on Thursday broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, Sweden’s m...
Iran Insists Ceasefire Talks Ongoing, Denies Bombing Kuwait
Iranian officials on Thursday denied bombing the Kuwait airport and insisted ceasefire talks with the United States are proceeding.
Trump Says US Will Win 'Militarily Or On Paper,' Could Meet Iran Supreme Leader If There's Deal
US President Donald Trump said the United States will the conflict with Iran either “militarily or on paper” and he suggested he could meet with Iran’s re...
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel prices continue to surge and Solomon Islands tough stance on gold
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy.
Pacific Business Brief: Fuels prices continue to surge and Solomon Islands s tough stance on gold
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy.
Australian bull semen exports to China resume after pandemic pause
After a five year break, livestock farmers in China will use Australian genetics to produce premium beef for traditional dining and hot pot markets.