Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches in D-Day speech in France
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France with a speech that bemoaned the
Ukraine launches fresh drone attack on St. Petersburg region on final day of ‘Russian Davos’
Ukraine on Saturday fired hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region in the second such attack on Russia’s second-largest city in less than a week...
The University of Copenhagen is complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and is now trying to criminalize those who protest it
I joined four University of Copenhagen students and Greta Thunberg in a protest for an academic boycott of Israel. We now face up to six years in prison for tre...
Latin America Defense Monitor — June 2–6, 2026
Latin America defense: Guatemala weighs joint US strikes on cartels, Bolivia's defense minister resigns as Paz seeks military powers, Cuba pressure deepens.
Kremlin says Zelensky can come to Moscow for talks any time
MOSCOW, June 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can come to Moscow any time if he wishes to hold talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Zelensky pu...
Trump faces political risk as Iran insists on immediate cash release
Iran demands $12B in immediate cash from $100B in frozen assets, deepening deadlock in U.S.-Iran talks; Washington rejects upfront payments as Trump faces polit...
Putin: Sanctions threat on India will 'boomerang' under Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that any attempts to undermine India's sovereignty through 'threats of sanctions' would 'boomerang immediately' under ...
'This isn’t science fiction': Israeli Air Force says laser-armed helicopters could arrive within two years
Why is Israel still struggling to counter the drone threat, how could airborne lasers soon transform the battlefield, and can the Israeli Air Force destroy Iran...
French man in Mali sentenced to 20 years over alleged destabilization plan
Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire - National
Iran launched missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. interceptions and raising new concerns about the fragile ceasefire.
Lebanon army chief leaves for Pakistan amid Iran-US peace push
Lebanese army commander General Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan amid Pakistani efforts to end US-Israel Iran conflict
Jerry O’Connell talks antisemitism, Israel, and a childhood promise
Jerry O’Connell: "Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends."
Why ceasefires haven’t stopped deadly strikes in Gaza, Lebanon or the Gulf
Across the Middle East, three separate ceasefire deals are currently in effect.
Russian swimming sports chief Mazepin: Important to contest unjust ban of Russian athletes
The Russian sports official also stated that Russian sports federations should resort to every available instrument - legal, diplomatic and otherwise - to chall...
Iran Granted US Visas for FIFA World Cup 2026
Iran’s FIFA World Cup-bound players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official said, just 10 days before the team’s first
Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say
By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials sai...
Venezuelans Want to Watch the World Cup, But It's Easier Said Than Done
Following the world’s biggest sporting event comes down to affording it, and whether power outages allow us to watch
Ukraine renews attacks on St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky meeting
One person is dead and an oil depot has been set ablaze after a series of drone attacks waged by Ukraine on the Russian city of St Petersburg.
Why Oil is not at $200 a barrel after the biggest supply shock in history
It’s now been more than three months since the waterway was effectively blocked, creating the worst supply shock in modern history.
Declare first, verify later: inside Donald Trump's ceasefire playbook
From Syria to Lebanon, Donald Trump has made ceasefire announcements a hallmark of his foreign policy; sometimes the fighting stopped, sometimes agreements coll...
Blitzboks crowned World Seven Championship winners in France
South Africa were crowned World Sevens Championship winners after beating Fiji 14-12 in their France Sevens quarterfinal on Saturday.
'The gift reflects...': Why WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum donates $200 million to a Jerusalem hospital now
US News: Co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp Jan Koum has created a ripple as he donated $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, the larges.
Pope Leo urges Spaniards to to set aside "polarizing narratives" during first papal visit in 15 years
Spaniards find themselves increasingly divided over issues including immigration, feminism and political corruption.
Russia opens door to ‘new relationship’ with U.S. as Putin wrestles with Ukraine deadlock
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin looked out across a familiar scene on Friday — and a changing world
The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada. It also presents a massive security challenge.
Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe - National
Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to staff its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for the flurry of agreements Brussels signed...
Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote
By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 6 (Reuters) - Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they w...
How Middle East media frame the US–Israel–Iran standoff: from Hormuz to nuclear talks
As US, Israel and Iran oscillate between escalation and diplomacy, regional media split: Gulf focus energy security, Israeli warn weak US-Iran deal, Iran-aligne...
Candace Owens, Tate brothers visit Russia as Kremlin touts thaw
Their appearance comes amid battlefield setbacks and dropping public sentiment in Russia.
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the countries agreed a conditional truce d...
IDF investigating southern Lebanon strike which may have hit Lebanese soldiers
The IDF said that all movement in the area requires coordination due to it being an active combat zone, emphasizing that Israel operates against Hezbollah and n...
SPIEF shows US has changed attitude toward cooperation with Russia — Kobyakov
This is very important because previously, at least under [former US President Joe] Biden, the State Department sent directives around the world prohibiting par...
Ukraine targets St Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Ukrainian drone attacks target St Petersburg following Putin's rejection of Zelenskyy's peace talks, escalating conflict tensions.
Kosovo to Hold Third Election in 18 Months as Political Divide Persists
Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in 18 months this weekend amid the debate over ties with the EU and NATO.
Iran Demands Billions in Deal Talks — U.S. Intercepts Missiles as Trump Envoys Meet Nuclear Experts
Iran is demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen assets as a condition for advancing a potential agreement with Washington, while U.S. forces intercepted ...
Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise Two Terrorists In Khyber Operation
Pakistani security forces conducted an operation in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing two terrorists. The region has a history of mili...
Russia showed flexibility in Anchorage without abandoning its positions — top senator
This could serve as a basis for negotiations on settling the Ukrainian conflict, Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said
IAEA turns blind eye to Kiev’s ceasefire violation — diplomat
5 Russian sappers were heavily wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack, Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov...
(3rd LD) Ex-President Yoon questioned over messages to justify failed imposition of martial law
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 2-3, 10-11, additional photo) SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -...
Russia expects Egyptian president to attend Russia-Africa summit — Kobyakov
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a great friend of russian leader Vladimir Putin, said Russian presidential adviser and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF organizing commi...
No Safe Heaven For Cross-Border Smugglers, Peddlers Or Terror Financiers In J&K: LG
JAMMU: June 6 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led a massive padyatra in Kishtwar as the ongoing drug-free J&K campaign reached its...
Russia has never closed door to dialogue — Kobyakov
This determined the choice of the main theme of SPIEF-2026, Russian presidential adviser and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee said
SPIEF-2027 preliminarily set for traditional dates
Russian presidential adviser and Executive Secretary of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum organizing committee Anton Kobyakov said that the stabil...
Palestinian fighters recount the battle for Lebanon Beaufort Castle
Jericho: When former Palestinian fighter Moin Al-Taher heard the Israeli flag was once again flying over Lebanon's Beaufort castle
N. Korea's Kim attends navigation test of destroyer Kang Kon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended the navigation test of a naval destroyer, state media reported Saturday, calling for strengthening the...
Mohsin Naqvi to visit Tehran as Pakistan pushes for US-Iran deal
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to visit Tehran today (Saturday) as Pakistan continues to support diplomatic efforts between US and Iran
Jeff Bartos says UN reform is no longer an 'oxymoron' after $570M in cuts
U.S. Ambassador Jeff Bartos says $570 million has been cut from the U.N. budget and 2,900 positions eliminated in what he calls a historic reform by all 193 mem...