Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secured a parliamentary majority in recent elections, ensuring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will continue in office. The party campaigned on economic progress and food security, despite ongoing unrest in regions like Oromia and Amhara, and a fragile peace deal in Tigray.
The Guardian's investigation into a US airstrike in Somalia that killed 12 civilians, including 8 children, highlights challenges in reporting on covert conflicts. Lack of press freedom, journalist safety, and US opacity impede accountability.
A compilation of news briefs covering international relations, including potential normalization between Israel and Russia, UN Security Council meetings on Ukraine, US actions in the Middle East, drone attacks, diplomatic talks, and military developments involving Iran, Belarus, and Ukraine. Economic news includes Russia's key rate cut and a report on Putin T-shirts.
Kim Gamel, a former Associated Press correspondent known for covering conflicts in the Middle East, including the Iraq War and Arab Spring, has died at 57 after a battle with lymphoma. Her work highlighted human stories and made a difference in people's lives.
Former President Donald Trump asserted that Iran's military capabilities have been severely crippled by recent conflicts, claiming Tehran has lost its air force, navy, and essential defense equipment. He vehemently disputed Democratic claims that Iran is in a better position now than four months ago.
Multiple news items report on upcoming US-Iran talks in Switzerland, Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow, NATO's nuclear modernization, and varying international perspectives on the Ukraine conflict, including statements from Trump, Radev, and Lula.
The article discusses India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence, drawing lessons from Iran's missile and drone strategy and Ukraine's drone improvisation. It highlights India's diverse defence ecosystem and tailored approach, citing Operation Sindoor as an example of indigenous system success.
EU leaders convene in Brussels to tackle a packed agenda including Ukraine, the Middle East, the bloc's budget, China's economic influence, migration, defense, and narcotics. Key discussions will focus on trade practices with China, revamping the single market, and the €2 trillion long-term budget amid internal disagreements.
Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, views the event as a catalyst for economic development and modernization, aiming to boost its international image and investment. However, significant infrastructure spending faces criticism from Gen Z over diverted funds from education and healthcare, highlighting the country's ongoing development challenges.
Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran discusses her new book, "Nation of Strangers," exploring the political power of "home" and the concept of "unhomed" individuals. She shares her personal experience of exile from Turkey due to political threats, her decision to write in English, and her views on the rise of fascism and the left's failure to address emotional responses in politics.
At the G7 summit, President Trump promoted his tentative Iran agreement, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz reopening. He also discussed the Russia-Ukraine war with leaders and urged Russia to make a deal.
President Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address "systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base," aiming to bolster depleted US weapons stockpiles strained by conflicts like the 15-week Iran war. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is tasked with creating voluntary agreements to improve capacity, despite his previous assertions that concerns over munitions are overstated.
US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to boost weapons stockpiles, amid concerns over strains from the Iran war and other conflicts. A related MOU aims to end the 109-day war impacting the Strait of Hormuz, energy prices, and inflation. China also expressed readiness to coordinate with Pakistan for peace and a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to bolster weapons stockpiles, amid concerns over strains from the war in Iran and other conflicts. A related MOU aims to end a 109-day war impacting the Strait of Hormuz and energy prices.
Pakistan's government has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending to 3 trillion rupees ($10.8 billion), citing regional "uncertainty" and evolving military technologies. The budget hike comes amid ongoing tensions with India over Kashmir and conflict with Afghanistan, while the nation also navigates IMF program conditions.
Leipzig's Bachfest explores dialogue through music, with Mayor Burkhard Jung suggesting Bach's polyphony can model political debate. The festival features intergenerational works and performances by artists like Sir Andras Schiff and Mahan Esfahani.
India is developing the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) as a cost-effective complement to the Brahmos, enhancing sustained combat operations with its 1,500 km range and lower cost per unit.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest point since 1983, with officials releasing 8.9 million barrels in the past week. The current level of 340.3 million barrels is a result of ongoing draws to mitigate economic impacts from global conflicts, raising concerns about operational capacity and hurricane season vulnerability.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15 during a radar modernization test, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members. The aircraft, a long-serving staple of US military operations, was participating in a post-takeoff test mission.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine cannot be resolved militarily, emphasizing that solutions can only be found through negotiations. He made these remarks in an interview with Al Arabiya television channel.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with experts suggesting a possible flight-control problem.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, killing all eight crew members. An investigation into the cause is underway, with initial indications suggesting the crash was not survivable.
Renowned British photographer Don McCullin, 91, will release his final book, "Vietnam," revisiting his iconic images from the war, including his experiences during the 1968 Battle of Hue. McCullin, who retired from war photography at 75, reflects on the conflict's "madness" and questions the impact of his work.
Despite a new peace deal, the war on Iran and its ripple effects have normalized conflict, causing widespread hardship, economic upheaval, and collateral damage across the Middle East, with ongoing strikes and unresolved issues threatening lasting peace.
