Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening action if he fails to comply. Zelensky cited signal relay stations in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine.
President Zelensky threatened to remove equipment from the Belarusian border if President Lukashenko does not do so within a week, accusing Belarus of deploying strike coordination equipment. This comes amid escalating tensions and accusations from Minsk and Moscow that Kyiv is attempting to provoke Belarus into the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has threatened to order an attack on equipment located on Belarusian territory along the border with Ukraine if it is not removed within a week. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko previously stated the border situation was tense.
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.
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.
The White House and CBP sparked controversy by using Grand Theft Auto VI-themed AI-generated images to promote border security policies, drawing a brief "No comment" from Rockstar Games. The posts, featuring Trump and border enforcement figures, ignited debate among gamers and political supporters.
China's embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. A manager at the office received an eight-year sentence, while a security firm operator and former UK Border Force officer was imprisoned for 10 years.
The Chinese embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men connected to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. One received 8 years, the other 10, for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Swedish firm Saab and US company General Atomics have successfully tested an MQ-9B drone equipped with Saab's LoyalEye radar, a potential step towards drone-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability. This technology aims to offer persistent surveillance at lower costs than traditional AWACS aircraft.
L'équipe nationale de football iranienne a annoncé jeudi 19 juin qu'elle allait déposer une plainte auprès de la FIFA. L'équipe se plaint de restrictions d'entrée aux États-Unis, notamment l'autorisation d'arriver seulement un jour avant son prochain match contre la Belgique, ce qui, selon elle, nuit à sa préparation.
L'équipe nationale de football d'Iran a annoncé qu'elle allait déposer une plainte auprès de la FIFA. L'équipe se plaint de restrictions d'entrée aux États-Unis, notamment l'autorisation d'arriver seulement un jour avant leur prochain match contre la Belgique, ce qui, selon eux, nuit à leur préparation.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated Israel's military will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon, occupying up to 10km from the border. This comes after a US-Iran deal to end Middle East wars, though Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to it. Hezbollah remains committed to resisting Israel.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated Israel's military will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon, occupying up to 10km from the border. This comes after a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, though Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to it. Hezbollah remains committed to resisting Israel.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that negotiations with Russia over the past two decades have been a "diplomatic smokescreen" for the West's geopolitical expansion, particularly by NATO and the EU towards Russia's borders. His article, initially intended for Politico-Europe, was canceled by the outlet.
A proposal to create the Great Southern Forest National Park in NSW, merging 1.2 million hectares of bushland. The plan aims to protect wildlife, water catchments, and threatened habitats, potentially generating significant carbon credits but impacting the native forest logging industry.
A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China. The case is the first such conviction in British criminal history.
Israel has expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria by approximately 1,000 sq km since October 2023. These "buffer zones" aim to prevent future attacks but have displaced over 3 million people and are not recognized as new borders.
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Thursday for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu received eight years, and Peter Wai Chi-leung received 10 years for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Israel's ambassador to the US stated Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, casting doubt on a US-Iran agreement for regional de-escalation. Former Lebanese Ambassador Tracy Chamoun believes Israel aims to acquire territory and resources, violating Lebanese sovereignty and complicating ceasefire efforts.
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus due to a sharp increase in Russian spy drones and growing concerns about Belarus's deeper involvement in Russia's war. Officials fear Moscow is integrating Minsk into its war efforts, potentially widening the conflict's scope.
Finland's parliament voted to lift a ban on nuclear weapons, allowing their transport and storage on its territory. The move, aimed at strengthening security and NATO's position, has drawn criticism from opponents who fear it makes Finland a target for nuclear strikes and could escalate tensions with Russia.
A Russian security official claims Ukraine is deploying special forces and equipment to the Moldovan border, potentially to stage provocations against Russian troops and peacekeepers in Transnistria. Russian peacekeepers have been stationed in the region since 1992.
A 22-year-old man, Aiden Nancarrow, from Tocumwal has been arrested and charged with child grooming and possessing child abuse material. NSW detectives assumed the online identity of a child during an investigation that led to his arrest.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
