The NATO Defense Ministers meeting began in Brussels. Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the country may need 50,000–60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO’s updated defense goals but expressed concern about meeting this target due to limited training capacity. He emphasized that volunteer service will be critical until infrastructure grows. Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler […]
Three MPs from New Zealand’s Te Pāti Māori party were suspended for performing the Haka in protest of a bill reinterpreting the 184-year-old treaty between the British and Māori. Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended for 1 week, while party co-chairs Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer received 3-week suspensions. The protest occurred during a session last year […]
Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from 12 countries—including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen—from entering the US, citing national security threats. The order, effective June 9, also imposes strict visa screenings for citizens of 7 other countries, including Cuba and Venezuela. Existing visas remain valid. Exceptions apply to dual nationals, […]
Russian UAV attacks across Ukraine killed 5 people, including a child, in Pryluky (Chernihiv) and injured 17 in Kharkiv, according to local officials. In Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit apartment buildings, with one striking the 17th floor. In Odesa, a hospital, a school, and a children’s center were damaged. In Kherson, two […]
US President Donald Trump announced a 6-month suspension on international students entering the US to attend Harvard University on academic, professional, or exchange visas. Citing national security concerns, the White House accused Harvard of failing to provide adequate data on foreign students and underreporting disciplinary issues. Trump claimed the university’s lack of transparency makes it […]
Around 1.7 million Muslims gathered at Arafat during Hajj, praying for peace and forgiveness despite 45°C heat. Many climbed Mount Arafat, while others prayed nearby due to the crowd. Turkish pilgrims were advised to stay in cooled tents, and a field hospital treated cases of sunstroke and dehydration. Türkiye’s Religious Affairs head Ali Erbaş prayed […]
Jewish settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in Deir Dibwan near Ramallah, injuring 10 people. Local sources reported that settlers also blocked firefighters and ambulances, pelting them with stones. Israeli soldiers reportedly protected the settlers during the assault and restricted access to the town. The incident is part of ongoing settler violence in […]
Following a defense meeting in Brussels, UK Defense Minister John Healey commended Ukraine’s drone campaign on Russian air bases, calling it “Operation Spider Web” and saying, “We take our hats off to Ukraine.” At a joint press conference with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Healey emphasized continued support for […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine’s government of turning into a “terrorist organization” following recent attacks on Russian infrastructure, including rail lines in Bryansk and Kursk. Speaking at a government meeting, Putin said the strikes aimed to sabotage ongoing peace negotiations. Presidential Advisor Vladimir Medinsky briefed Putin on peace talks held in Istanbul, where […]
A stampede during celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) championship left 11 people dead and many injured in Bangalore, India. The chaos erupted outside Chinnaswamy Stadium as thousands gathered to welcome the winning team’s bus after their victory over Punjab Kings. Crowds waving flags surged forward, triggering panic and a deadly […]