Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen Region, over 2,000 km from Ukraine. He also revealed the development of new long-range drones capable of operating over 3,000 km.
Experts at the Paris Eurosatory defense expo urged Taiwan to enhance its collaboration with European arms manufacturers to boost drone production and innovation, citing the evolving role of drones in modern warfare and the need for diversified defense partnerships.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
Donald Trump publicly accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly seeking a photo with him at the G7 summit and criticized Italy's cooperation during the Iran war. Meloni refuted the claims as 'completely fabricated,' stating her popularity relies on defending Italy's interests, not her relationship with Trump.
US President Donald Trump has reverted the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to its former name, Pacific Command (USPACOM). This command, established in 1947, is the oldest and largest of the US military's unified combatant commands, with India falling under its area of responsibility.
ÖB Michael Claesson har varnat för att Ryssland kan testa Nato genom att besätta en ö i Östersjön. Syftet kan vara att se om Nato-länder kan enas om att utlösa artikel 5. Svensk officer Skoog Haslum betonar att Sverige planerar mot attacker och stöder grannländer vid behov.
Donald Trump claimed Italian PM Giorgia Meloni "begged" for a selfie at the G7 summit and criticized her for denying US access to Italy's runways, linking it to her popularity. Meloni strongly rejected the claims, calling them "completely made up" and stating neither she nor Italy ever beg.
Seven devotees died and 30 were injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple collapsed in Parbhani, India on Saturday. Heavy Rajasthani pink stones fell on devotees, who were present despite ongoing construction due to local requests. Rescue efforts are underway, and financial assistance will be provided.
Fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed five, including a soldier and two children, straining a fragile ceasefire. The attacks, occurring hours after a US-Qatar-brokered truce took effect, raise concerns about the wider Iran-US peace framework and regional stability.
Twin roadside blasts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district killed 7 people and wounded 3. The first blast targeted a vehicle, and a second IED exploded as rescuers responded. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the attack and vowed to bring perpetrators to justice. No group has claimed responsibility, but tensions with Afghanistan are high.
Carlitos Ricardo "Richard" Parias, shot by federal agents during an immigration arrest 8 months ago, is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care, including pain medication and physical therapy, while detained. His attorneys argue his case highlights systemic issues in the U.S. judicial and detention systems.
Carlitos Ricardo "Richard" Parias, shot by federal agents during an immigration arrest 8 months ago, is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care in detention. His attorneys highlight his case as an example of systemic issues with limited resources and oversight for detainees with no criminal record.
Toronto-Dominion Bank plans to use software to monitor employee computer activity, including app usage and mouse movements, to understand workflows and identify bottlenecks. The move has sparked privacy concerns among employees, drawing parallels to a similar backlash at Meta.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, Hyundais prestandamodell, får en uppdatering med 650 hk "N Grin Boost" och artificiella växlar. Bilen har förbättrade banegenskaper men behåller en viss oförutsägbarhet. Priset förväntas ligga runt 900 000 kr.
The Indian Air Force is acquiring nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the UK to use as a source of spare parts. This move aims to keep its current fleet operational amid falling squadron numbers and critical component shortages.
Allegations of aggressive and intimidating police conduct during a drug operation at Sydney's LGBTQIA+ venues on Oxford Street will be reviewed by the law enforcement watchdog. Patrons reported feeling humiliated and traumatized by the police presence and search tactics.
Beetlejuice the Musical has abruptly canceled its Australian tour, citing unsustainable logistical costs and a cautious consumer environment. Performances in Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide are scrapped, with the final show in Brisbane on July 5.
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.
Israel hosted Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi in Jerusalem with full state honors, marking the first such visit by a leader from the unrecognized territory. The visit, following Israel's recognition of Somaliland's independence, included signing a strategic cooperation agreement and opening Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from regional bodies.
US intelligence sources believe Israel intends to continue attacks on Hezbollah, casting doubt on US-Iran peace talks. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to maintain operations.
11street has launched an online store in China featuring around 350 Korean brands, primarily in beauty, food, fashion, and health. The platform will manage logistics and marketing, aiming to boost e-commerce between Korea and China. This move capitalizes on the significant share Chinese consumers hold in South Korea's cross-border e-commerce market.
The 9th meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers' Coordinating Committee focused on the use of drones and ground-based robotic systems in military operations. Discussions included training specialists and countering enemy technical means.
US President Donald Trump stated that an operation in Cuba, mirroring the scenario in Venezuela, is a possibility. He highlighted Cuba and Venezuela's proximity to the US compared to Iran, and noted Secretary of State Marco Rubio's active involvement in Cuba policy.
