Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz after US strikes
Iran's top joint military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying oil tankers and commercial ships will not be allowed to pass and warning that any vessel attempting to do so will be shot at. The announcement came after fresh US strikes on multiple targets in Iran overnight, according to the supplied material. Reports also said explosions were heard in several southern Iranian cities, including Sirik, Kangan, Bandar Abbas and Minab.The latest statement was issued on Thursday by the Khatam al-Anbiya command, which said the waterway was now "completely closed to all types of vessel". The... [Continue Reading]
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Water cannon fired in second night of disorder in Northern Ireland after Belfast knife attack
A water cannon has been deployed to disperse a large crowd during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in north Belfast. Riot police came under sustained attack at Sandyknowes roundabout in Glengormley, about eight miles north-west of Belfast city centre, as people threw bricks, bottles and pieces of wood. The unrest was less extensive than the previous night, but it still prompted a major police response and wider disruption across the region.Footage from the scene showed dozens of people dressed in black and wearing face coverings tearing up driveways and fences from nearby houses... [Continue Reading]
Family of stabbing victim urges calm as violence flares in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland have clashed with protesters for a second night after a knife attack in Belfast triggered unrest targeting ethnic minorities. Officers used water cannons and armoured vehicles against groups of young men throwing bricks and fireworks to the north of the city. The family of the man injured in the stabbing has now appealed for calm, saying peaceful protest is the only way forward.The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, was described in court as a man in his 40s who suffered significant injuries to his face and back. A Sudanese man, named in court as Hadi Alodid, appeared on... [Continue Reading]
UK government plans tighter immigration checks, including in Northern Ireland, after Belfast attack
The British government is planning to step up immigration checks, including operations on Common Travel Area routes in Northern Ireland, after concerns were raised in the wake of Monday's attack in Belfast. The discussions have involved Stormont and Westminster, with officials focusing on how to detect and arrest people in the country illegally. The move comes as ministers face renewed scrutiny over cross-border movement between Ireland and Britain.Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn said Irish authorities had questions to answer after it emerged that the alleged perpetrator in Monday's knife attack entered the island of Ireland at Dublin before... [Continue Reading]
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Trial opens in California over alleged arson that sparked Palisades Fire
A federal trial has opened in Los Angeles over allegations that Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately started the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in the city's history. Prosecutors say the blaze began on 1 January 2025 and later spread through communities including Pacific Palisades, leaving large areas of the coastline north of Los Angeles unrecognisable. The fire is said to have killed 12 people.Opening statements were presented on Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles, where prosecutors accused the 29-year-old of destroying property by means of fire, committing arson affecting interstate commerce, and lighting timber aflame. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty.... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US secretly helped ships move oil through Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said the United States carried out a secret military mission to help commercial ships and tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz during an Iranian blockade. He said the operation helped keep oil flowing and oil prices down, but gave few details about how it worked. The claim was made first at an Oval Office press conference and later repeated in a social media post.Trump said the mission had supported more than 200 commercial ships and helped move more than 100 million barrels of oil through the waterway. He said he had initially struggled to... [Continue Reading]
Israeli air strikes kill at least 16 in southern Lebanon, UN team due next week
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, in a fresh round of attacks centred on Tyre and nearby towns. The reported strikes hit Tayr Debba, Deir Qanoun en-Nahr, Tyre and Deir ez-Zahrani on Wednesday. The latest toll adds to a day of intensified bombardment in the south and comes as UN investigators prepare to arrive in Lebanon next week.The agency said nine people were killed in Tayr Debba, three in Deir Qanoun en-Nahr and at least one in Tyre. It also reported that an Israeli warplane struck Deir... [Continue Reading]
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump warns of more attacks
The United States has carried out additional strikes on targets in Iran, according to the incident plan and supporting material. The renewed attacks came after President Donald Trump warned that the US military was "going to be attacking" Iran if no peace deal was reached. The reporting also says explosions were heard in several Iranian locations, including Qeshm, Bandar Abbas and Sirik.US Central Command said it began additional self-defence strikes at 17:15 Eastern time on Wednesday, according to the incident plan. The same material says the strikes followed earlier exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States. Trump also... [Continue Reading]
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US says it is preparing strikes on key facilities in Iran
The United States says it is preparing to launch strikes on what it described as key facilities in Iran, as military pressure on the country intensifies. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made the remarks in Tampa, Florida, as he left the headquarters of US Central Command. He said the planned attacks would be strong and clear, and suggested they could continue into a second day.Hegseth said he had just reviewed the plans for Wednesday night's attack with Admiral Bradley Cooper, the CENTCOM commander. He linked the operation to ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire and echoed President Donald Trump's warning that... [Continue Reading]
Dallas resident sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in Texas cocaine trafficking case
An illegal alien living in Dallas has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas. The sentence was imposed as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation into cocaine trafficking, according to U.S. The source identifies the defendant only as an illegal alien living in Dallas and does not provide a name. No further court details, plea information, or sentencing conditions are included in the text. The announcement states only that the case was tied to cocaine trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas. It does not specify the amount of cocaine involved,... [Continue Reading]
Montana Man Charged With Threats to Kill Hawaii Governor and Family
A 51-year-old Montana resident, Eric Lee Boltz, has been charged by criminal complaint with sending interstate communications containing threats and with cyberstalking. The announcement was made in Honolulu by United States Attorney Ken Sorenson. The criminal complaint was filed on June 3, 2026. The source identifies the case as involving threats directed at the governor of Hawaii and his family. The title states the threats were antisemitic and included a threat to kill the Hawaii governor and his family. No further details on the communications, timing, or any arrests were provided in the source text. The case is being handled... [Continue Reading]
Homeland Security Task Force investigation yields 17 convictions in Angelina County meth case
A Homeland Security Task Force investigation in Angelina County has resulted in the convictions and sentencings of 17 individuals connected to a methamphetamine trafficking organization, according to U.S. The announcement places the case in the Eastern District of Texas. The source identifies the enforcement result as convictions and sentencings, but does not provide the names of the defendants, the specific charges, the penalties imposed, or the scope of the trafficking network. No additional operational details are given in the source. It does not state when the investigation began, how the organization operated, or whether any seizures, arrests, or ongoing prosecutions... [Continue Reading]
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Three Indians missing after commercial ship attacked off Oman coast
At least three Indian crew members are missing after a commercial vessel, Settebello, was attacked off the coast of Oman. The incident has prompted a search and rescue operation involving Omani authorities and Indian officials. According to the information confirmed so far, 21 Indian crew members from the 24 on board have been rescued.India said its Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d'affaires in New Delhi after the attack, which it said was carried out by American forces. The ministry said the attack took place earlier in the day and that its embassy in Oman was closely monitoring... [Continue Reading]
India summons US envoy after strike on tanker off Oman leaves three sailors missing
A US military strike on a Palau-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman has left three Indian seafarers missing and prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat in New Delhi. The vessel, the Settebello, was hit while transiting near Oman's coast, triggering an engine room fire and a rescue operation. Twenty-one Indian crew members were rescued, according to Indian officials.The US military's Central Command said it carried out a "precision" strike on the tanker on Tuesday evening, saying the crew failed to comply with instructions from US forces. It said the vessel was transporting Iranian oil when it was... [Continue Reading]
Cuba says US blockade is blocking UN aid deliveries amid fuel shortage
Cuba says 170 containers of United Nations humanitarian aid are not reaching beneficiaries because a fuel shortage is disrupting distribution across the island. The government says the problem is linked to what it describes as a US blockade and expanded sanctions. The claim comes as parts of Havana have faced prolonged blackouts and shortages of food, water and medicine.Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the aid, valued at $6.3 million, was being held up because there was not enough fuel to move it. He said the blockade was affecting not only the Cuban economy but also the work of international organisations.... [Continue Reading]
Wall Street Sinks as AI, Mega-Cap Tech and Chips Lead a Broad Risk-Off Close
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply lower, led by a steep selloff in AI, chips and large-cap tech, while banks and bitcoin held up better than the broader market. The Nasdaq Composite fell -6.3%, the S&P 500 dropped -3.8%, and the Dow Jones lost -1.5%. The heaviest pressure came from SOXX, XLK, NVDA, MSFT, AAPL, META and TSLA, a pattern that points to de-risking in the market’s most crowded growth trades. Financials were a relative outlier, with XLF up +2.7%, while Bitcoin rose +1.5% and Ether gained +3.6%. [Continue Reading]
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Nicaraguan National Extradited to U.S. on Passport Fraud and Counterfeit Currency Charges
A Nicaraguan national has been extradited from Costa Rica to the United States to face charges in two indictments unsealed today. The indictments allege a scheme to furnish counterfeit United States passports and to traffic in counterfeit United States currency. The source identifies the defendant only as a Nicaraguan national and does not provide a name. It also does not specify the district where the charges were filed, the date of the underlying conduct, or any plea or detention status. The case centers on alleged passport fraud and counterfeit currency offenses involving U.S. documents and U.S. money. The source states... [Continue Reading]
Australia flags risks over reliance on Starlink as SpaceX prepares public offering
Australian government officials are privately warning about the risks of growing reliance on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. The concern comes as tens of thousands of Australians are preparing to buy shares in SpaceX ahead of its public offering on 12 June. The issue has drawn attention because Starlink is already used by about 200,000 Australians and several government agencies.Documents obtained under freedom of information laws say officials have been assessing the implications of essential communications depending on a privately owned foreign satellite network. An internal notice from a spy agency described satellite internet providers as a... [Continue Reading]
Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons that could reach Guantanamo
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Cuba against seeking military weapons that could reach the US base at Guantanamo Bay or the American mainland. He made the remarks during a visit to Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday, sharpening the tone of Washington's pressure on Havana. The warning comes as the Trump administration continues to threaten possible military intervention in the Caribbean island nation.Hegseth said it would be unwise for the Cuban government to try to procure or gain access to weapons capable of striking the base or the US homeland. He added that such a move would invite confrontation that... [Continue Reading]
New York Educational Technology Company Settles Federal Grant Fraud Claims for $274,634
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella, Jr., announced a settlement with New York educational technology company LangInnov Inc. over federal grant fraud claims tied to the National Science Foundation's Small Business Innovation Research program. According to the settlement, the allegations under the False Claims Act said LangInnov carried out research and development funded by the NSF SBIR program outside the United States, which was expressly prohibited. The settlement also addressed claims that the company double-booked payroll to both the SBIR program and a Paycheck Protection Program loan. A third allegation said LangInnov did... [Continue Reading]
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Reports say Russian forces have pulled back from Kinburn Spit after supply disruption
Russian forces appear to have withdrawn from the Kinburn Spit, a narrow strip of land in southern Ukraine that has been one of Moscow's westernmost military positions in the country. The reported pullback comes after Ukrainian drone strikes allegedly disrupted supplies to the position, according to a partisan account cited in the supplied material. The development concerns a strategically important area between the Dnipro-Bug estuary and the Black Sea, northwest of Crimea.The report says the disruption affected ammunition, fuel and food deliveries, which were described as having come to a standstill. It also says most members of Russia's 337th VDV... [Continue Reading]
Trump claims U.S. controls Strait of Hormuz, says Iran is defeated and oil flows freely
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Last month, I directed our Great U. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market. More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait. This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz, NOT Iran. Their... [Continue Reading]
DOJ and FBI Disable 13 Websites Targeting U.S. Security Clearance Holders
Federal authorities seized 13 internet domains used to target U.S. persons, including current and former security clearance holders with access to classified and sensitive U.S. government information. The action was announced today by U.S. The domains were described as being backed by suspected Chinese agents. The source says they were used to seek sensitive U.S. information from people with security clearances, including those who currently have or previously had access to classified material. No additional details were provided on the specific websites, the methods used to target individuals, or any arrests, charges, or other enforcement action. The source identifies the... [Continue Reading]
Trump warns of immediate US attack on Iran if peace deal fails
US President Donald Trump has warned that the American military would attack Iran "hard today" if a peace deal is not finalised between Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he said the US would be "attacking them very hard" and "resuming bombing" if no agreement is reached. He also repeated his earlier claim that Iran would be struck on Wednesday, sharpening the immediate timing of the threat.Trump linked the warning to negotiations that he said were under way to reach an agreement and end the conflict in the region. He said the sides wanted "a deal... [Continue Reading]
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US defence chief warns Cuba over weapons that could reach Guantánamo
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could reach the United States or the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay. He made the remarks during a visit to the base in south-eastern Cuba, speaking to US troops and framing the issue as a direct warning to Havana. The comments add to an already tense security relationship between Washington and Cuba.Hegseth said it would be unwise for the Cuban government to try to procure or gain access to weapons capable of reaching the base or the American homeland. He warned that such a move would invite... [Continue Reading]
UK and allies expand sanctions over West Bank settler violence
The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and Norway have announced coordinated sanctions targeting networks linked to settler violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The measures were unveiled on 9 June 2026 and include entity designations, travel bans and other restrictions on people and groups accused of financing or carrying out attacks. France also imposed travel bans on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, three settler leaders and 21 settlers.The UK said it had targeted six entities and one individual, while the wider package was presented as a joint response by the six governments. The action was aimed at what... [Continue Reading]
Legal Permanent Resident Indicted for Allegedly Voting in 2024 U.S. Election
A federal grand jury in Columbia, South Carolina, has returned a single-count indictment against Ekam Monfum, 38, a legal permanent resident and non-citizen living in Rock Hill. The indictment charges Monfum with illegally voting as an alien. The source does not provide additional details on the alleged vote, the election involved beyond the 2024 election in the title, or any further enforcement action. The filing places the matter in the federal criminal process. No court outcome, plea, or sentencing information is included in the source text. The report is limited to the indictment itself and the identity, age, residency status,... [Continue Reading]
US diplomat found dead in Yangon as Myanmar police reportedly probe possible murder
A United States diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Yangon has been found dead, according to the US State Department. The death is being treated by Myanmar police as a possible murder, according to three people in the diplomatic community in Yangon who spoke on condition of anonymity. A Thai woman has also been detained in connection with the investigation, according to those sources.The State Department confirmed the fatality on Wednesday but gave no details about the person's identity, the cause of death or the circumstances. It said it was withholding further information out of respect for the privacy... [Continue Reading]
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Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, Ether outperforms and autos lead the day’s losses
Executive summary: European equities finished lower, with the DAX down -2.3% and the Euro Stoxx 50 off -1.3%, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 also slipped. The sharpest moves came in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver and platinum fell hard, Ether rose +5.4%, and global autos dropped -8.6%. The mix points to a market still repricing inflation, rates and risk appetite ahead of key US data. [Continue Reading]
Australia drops plan to make ASIO questioning powers permanent
The Australian government has backed away from a plan to make ASIO's compulsory questioning powers permanent, while still moving to broaden the offences covered by the law. The change means the powers will continue to have sunset provisions, with a review now required every three years. The legislation is part of a wider update to Australia's national security framework and is expected to proceed with support from the Coalition.The powers were introduced in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States and allow intelligence officers to issue a questioning warrant requiring a person as young as... [Continue Reading]
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Sri Lanka minister links former intelligence chief to 2019 Easter bombings investigation
Sri Lanka's public security minister has said a former intelligence chief planned the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings with "full awareness", in the latest official allegation in the long-running investigation. The statement was made in parliament and directly named retired Major General Suresh Sallay. The bombings killed 269 people and injured more than 500 others.Minister Ananda Wijepala said current investigations had revealed that Sallay had planned the attack with full awareness. He also said investigators believe Sallay met alleged orchestrators of the bombings three weeks before the attacks to obtain information about target locations. Police arrested Sallay on 25 February in... [Continue Reading]
Trump claims U.S. naval blockade is choking Iran and accelerating its economic collapse
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Just like they did on Border Funding, the Radical Left Dumocrats are trying to take our National Security hostage because of unrelated issues. They should stop playing politics with the safety of our Great Country. I have named William Pulte to be Acting Director of National Intelligence, who will take over on June 19th, and have asked him to execute the immediate and needed downsizing of the office, reverting staff to their home agencies. At the same time, I am looking for a permanent ODNI Nominee... [Continue Reading]
Kenya protests over US Ebola quarantine centre turn deadly amid court challenge
Police in Kenya have used tear gas and heavy deployments to disperse protesters opposing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, as clashes in the town of Nanyuki turned deadly. Demonstrators set small fires and threw objects during the unrest, while residents voiced fears that the centre could expose local communities to Ebola. The dispute has become a major public health and political controversy in the country, where no confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded.According to the supplied material, at least three protesters have died during demonstrations over the past two weeks. More than 10 people have been detained as tensions... [Continue Reading]
US helicopter crash near Strait of Hormuz under investigation after reported drone strike
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz after what Donald Trump described as an Iranian drone strike, according to the supplied material. Two pilots survived and were rescued from the water by a 7-metre unmanned boat, in what was described as the first such rescue operation carried out by US forces. The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, close to the coast of Oman.Trump said the drone was used by Iranian forces and that it became trapped between the two pilots before the helicopter was lost. He also... [Continue Reading]
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech Selloff Deepens, Banks Buck the Slide
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp retreat in technology and chip shares, while banks and defense stocks held up better. The Nasdaq Composite fell -4.5%, the S&P 500 slipped -2.4%, and the Russell 2000 lost -1.1%. The move came alongside weaker gold, silver and platinum, firmer Bitcoin, and a softer energy complex, underscoring a broad risk-off tone with pockets of rotation into financials and defense. [Continue Reading]
Amnesty says West Bank displacement is part of Israeli state policy
Amnesty International has accused Israel of using displacement in the occupied West Bank as part of a deliberate government strategy tied to settlement expansion and annexation. In a report released on Wednesday, the rights group said settler violence against Palestinians is not an isolated problem but part of an organised policy. It said the pattern has affected Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities across the territory.The report said at least 117 villages in the West Bank have faced complete or partial displacement because of settler attacks. It added that about 5,910 people were forced to leave their homes between January 2023... [Continue Reading]
US inflation rises to three-year high as energy costs climb
US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years in May, with inflation reaching 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase, from 3.8% in the previous month, was driven largely by higher energy costs and petrol prices. It was the third month in a row that the Consumer Price Index has increased, adding to pressure on households.The data showed overall energy bills, including gas and electricity, were almost a quarter higher in May than a year earlier. Petrol accounted for much of the rise, with the average price of a gallon of regular petrol in... [Continue Reading]
Ukraine says missiles and drones hit military plant and oil refineries deep inside Russia
Ukraine says it has carried out fresh strikes on military and energy sites deep inside Russia, including a plant in Cheboksary and the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region. The attacks were reported overnight on 10 June and are among the latest claimed long-range strikes in the war. They add to a pattern of Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure far from the front line.President Volodymyr Zelensky said several FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles landed on the Cheboksary plant in Chuvashia. Local officials said three people were injured in the city, while Ukrainian officials said the site makes drones and missiles for... [Continue Reading]
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Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill civilians as border tensions rise
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes across the border into Afghanistan, with the Taliban government saying at least 13 people were killed, including 11 children. The strikes hit the provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, according to Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. The reported deaths also included one woman and one elderly man, and 14 other people were wounded, the Taliban said.The latest strikes were reported on Wednesday and came as Pakistan and Afghanistan again traded accusations over militant violence along their shared frontier. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and military had not publicly acknowledged the strikes at the time... [Continue Reading]
Thousands protest Kushner-linked resort project in Albania over lagoon habitat concerns
Thousands of people are protesting in Albania against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The demonstrations have grown from an environmental campaign into a broader anti-establishment movement, with flamingos becoming the symbol of resistance. The dispute centres on plans for a resort on Sazan Island and a larger coastal development near the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon.The project is being advanced through Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners. According to the supplied material, the Albanian government granted preliminary approval in December 2024. The controversy dates back to 2021, when Kushner and Ivanka Trump visited Sazan Island during a private... [Continue Reading]
One dead and two missing after missile strike on tanker near Oman
A tanker was struck by a missile near Oman on 10 June, leaving one person dead and two others missing. The incident took place in waters close to the Omani coast, according to the supplied report, and has raised immediate concern over maritime security in a strategically important shipping area. No further details were provided in the source about the vessel's flag, ownership or exact position at the time of the strike.The confirmed toll at this stage is one fatality and two missing crew members. The report did not identify the dead person or say whether the missing individuals were... [Continue Reading]
US and Iran trade strikes and fresh threats after Gulf escalation
US President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have exchanged fresh threats after the two sides traded strikes in the region. Trump said Tehran had taken "too long to negotiate a deal" and would now "have to pay the price", without giving further details. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said his country would "leave no attack or threat unanswered" and accused the US of suffering "defeats on the battlefield".The US said it struck Iranian sites on Wednesday after a US army helicopter was downed in the Gulf. In response, Iran launched strikes at US bases in the region. US Central... [Continue Reading]
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Muzaffarabad, no survivors reported
A Pakistani Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed seconds after take-off in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, with the military saying there were no survivors. The aircraft went down after what officials described as a technical fault, and rescue and recovery teams were sent to the site. The crash took place in Muzaffarabad, the main city in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and the immediate focus has been on the condition of those on board and the cause of the accident.Pakistan's military media wing said the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off and that everyone on board was killed. The exact number of people aboard was not... [Continue Reading]
Seven convicted in Belgian case against major Islamic State financing network
Belgian authorities, with Europol support, have concluded Operation TALSPER in a counter-terrorism case targeting an international network operating in Europe. The source says seven members of the network were convicted. According to Europol, the investigation focused on a network primarily composed of individuals of Chechen origin residing in Europe. The group was described as deeply radicalised and actively engaged in supporting and financing the activities of the so-called Islamic State terrorist organisation. The source does not provide the court location, the specific charges, or any sentence details. It does identify the operation as a complex counter-terrorism investigation that ended successfully... [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu says he will stand in Israel's next national election
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will stand in the country's next national election, his party said on Wednesday. The vote is scheduled for late October, and the announcement came after US President Donald Trump publicly questioned whether Netanyahu wanted to continue in politics. The statement adds fresh clarity to the political plans of Israel's longest-serving prime minister at a time of continuing war and domestic legal pressure.Likud said on Telegram that Netanyahu would run in the next elections and, "God Willing, he will win." Trump had earlier told ABC News that he was uncertain about Netanyahu's intentions, saying: "I don't... [Continue Reading]
Meloni addresses Confindustria AGM on Italy's industry and Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni used her speech at the 2026 Confindustria annual general meeting to present the government's view of Italy's industrial priorities and the wider strategic environment facing Europe. She opened by greeting Confindustria president Emanuele Orsini, the ministers and other authorities in the hall, the industrial delegates, and the President of the Republic. Meloni said the President's presence underscored the importance of Italian industry not only for the economy, but also for Italy's history, identity, culture, and reputation. Meloni said the hard work of Italian companies contributes to Italy's global appeal and to the strength of "Made... [Continue Reading]
Azerbaijan opposition figure Ali Karimli goes on trial in Baku on attempted coup charges
Azerbaijan's opposition leader Ali Karimli has gone on trial in Baku on charges of attempted coup, in a case that has drawn attention to the treatment of political opponents in the country. Karimli, a leading figure in the democratic opposition and a former secretary of state, is being tried under Article 278-1 of the Azerbaijani Criminal Code. He has dismissed the case as fabricated and politically motivated.According to the supplied material, Karimli appeared in court on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after being held since 1 December 2025. His lawyers say he could face between 12 and 20 years in prison... [Continue Reading]
Belfast unrest after stabbing attack sees vehicles and buildings torched
Anti-immigrant unrest broke out in Belfast on Tuesday after a stabbing attack in north Belfast left one man seriously injured. Hundreds of protesters, many of them masked, gathered at several locations across the city and set fire to vehicles and buildings. A bus and several cars were torched, and a building near the city centre was also set alight.The unrest followed the arrest of a Sudanese man over the knife attack, which took place late on Monday. Police said the suspect was charged late on Tuesday with attempted murder, possession of a bladed weapon in a public place, and making... [Continue Reading]
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US urges Europe to adopt Ebola travel restrictions ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration has asked European countries to impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Ebola-affected countries in Central Africa, according to officials and sources familiar with the request. The appeal was made as Washington said it wanted to reduce the risk of the virus spreading during the World Cup. The request adds a diplomatic dimension to an already active public health response to the outbreak.The United States sent a formal démarche on 1 June, asking European states to introduce Ebola-related travel limits, a European Union diplomat based in Africa and a second source with knowledge of... [Continue Reading]
Trump claims U.S. naval blockade is crushing Iran, raising pressure on Tehran
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Wow! CITI was ranked Number 1 in topping M&A Advisory Market by Value in Q1. Congratulations to Jane F and ALL of her great people. BIG comeback for CITI!!!" - "The Fake News Media refuses to report how EFFECTIVE the U. Naval BLOCKADE is, the most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare. NOTHING GETS THROUGH unless we want it to. Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military, or any of their bills, and quickly becoming a FAILED NATION! - "Iran's Military is... [Continue Reading]



