Ukraine officials, including Kyrylo Budanov and Vasyl Bodnar, returned Polish state awards in protest against Warsaw's decision to revoke President Zelensky's highest state honor. The move escalates recent tensions between the two allies, sparked by Ukraine's approval of naming a military unit after the controversial WWII nationalist group UPA.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposed to G7 leaders the coordination of critical mineral stockpiling, including rare earths, to counter China's supply chain dominance. This initiative, aimed at addressing supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by recent conflicts, is criticized for lacking vision and potentially increasing regional tensions and conflict.
Matteo Salvini istituisce un "tavolo di coordinamento" con 19 membri per affrontare questioni nazionali e territoriali, cercando una tregua interna al partito e un compromesso con l'ala "nordista".
Attivisti No Tav hanno lanciato pietre contro le forze dell'ordine davanti al cantiere della Torino-Lione a Chiomonte. I manifestanti, con il volto coperto, hanno tentato di abbattere le recinzioni, ma sono stati respinti con lacrimogeni.
Afghanistan's Taliban government claimed its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Pakistan's information ministry vehemently denied the claims, stating no such strikes occurred and only a drone from Afghanistan was intercepted.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared a cryptic social media post calling some people "dogs" but not loyal, amid speculation that six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs might defect to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This follows a similar jibe by Eknath Shinde and Raut's announcement of action against the absent MPs.
Gold prices have fallen this week due to eased global tensions following a US-Iran peace agreement and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Retail rates from brands like Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds show stability as of June 20, 2026.
Les médias français sont confrontés au défi d'informer le public sur des affaires judiciaires tout en respectant la présomption d'innocence. Des journalistes et historiens expliquent les précautions linguistiques et déontologiques nécessaires pour éviter de juger avant la décision de justice.
Electrification of global energy use, including EVs and heating, is highlighted as crucial for phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's environment minister is pushing for a target of 35% electricity use by 2035 at the upcoming Cop31 summit. However, UN climate talks in Bonn faced significant challenges, with disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Electrification of vehicles, heating, cooling, and industry is proposed as a major step to replace fossil fuels and halve global energy demand. The strategy gained prominence at UN climate talks in Bonn, though negotiations were marred by disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth's past "slapgate" controversy has resurfaced. Sreesanth challenged Harbhajan, citing a recent advertisement he believes referenced the 2008 incident, claiming financial benefit for Harbhajan and stating he has blocked the spinner.
Brics national security advisers from China, Russia, and Iran will meet in New Delhi on June 23 to discuss counter-terrorism and transnational threats. This marks Iran's first major international engagement since the US peace deal and follows recent UAE-Iran understandings, potentially aiding consensus for the upcoming Brics Summit.
La Pologne retire l'Ordre de l'Aigle blanc au président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky, une décision symbolique qui risque de nuire aux relations bilatérales. Kiev dénonce une "erreur stratégique" et une mesure "méprisante".
President Trump denied limitations on US power, citing the Iran conflict and a ceasefire extension. He claimed unconditional surrender from Iran and asserted Israeli compliance with his directives, despite Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon.
Goldman Sachs ritiene che il mercato petrolifero stia entrando in una fase di normalizzazione dopo la crisi mediorientale, con prezzi del Brent che potrebbero stabilizzarsi tra 70 e 75 dollari al barile. Rimangono però incertezze legate all'accordo USA-Iran e alla domanda globale.
La relation entre le Mexique et les États-Unis est tendue par les pressions de Donald Trump, qui fusionne les dossiers migratoires, sécuritaires et économiques. Malgré la coopération mexicaine, Trump instrumentalise le pays pour des raisons électorales.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed Friday due to escalating conflict in Lebanon. Iran fired warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening closure, but later softened its tone after a new Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Both sides seek to avoid renewed hostilities.
Lebanese and regional communications have contained the widespread deterioration of the security situation in Lebanon following military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Tel Aviv's threats are seen by Lebanese sources as an attempt to undermine the ceasefire agreement and pressure the Lebanese negotiator ahead of the fifth round of negotiations in Washington, seeking to achieve field gains.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the EU urgently needs a diplomatic communication channel with Russia to prevent escalation of tensions and avoid incidents. He supports European Council President Antonio Costa's initiative to open such channels, emphasizing the need for communication beyond trade relations.
Reports detail ongoing conflict in Ukraine with casualties at Zaporozhye nuke plant, EU blaming Russia for drone incidents, and differing views on negotiations. Tensions between the US and Iran are highlighted through military actions, stalled talks, and sanctions. Russia-ASEAN summit outcomes and European security discussions are also noted.
President Trump defended a new US-Iran MOU to end the US-Israeli war, dismissing critics who claim it benefits Iran. He asserted Iran's "unconditional surrender" and "desperation" in signing the deal, while tensions rise with Israel's actions in Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin Friday at 4 p.m. local time, brokered by Qatar, the US, and Iran. The truce aims to de-escalate months of cross-border hostilities and prevent wider regional conflict, though neither party has officially commented.
Domingos Simoes Pereira, leader of Guinea-Bissau's PAIGC party, remains under house arrest following a military coup, sparking international concern from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking nations. Military leadership dismisses criticism as interference, while the opposition alleges a political motive to weaken dissent ahead of new elections.
La fregata "Luigi Rizzo" della Marina Militare è rientrata alla Spezia dopo aver partecipato alla missione europea Aspides nel Mar Rosso. La nave ha effettuato 44 scorte, proteggendo navi da attacchi di droni e pirateria, e ha scortato la MSC Euribia attraverso lo Stretto di Hormuz.
