Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, secured a landslide victory in legislative polls held on June 1, winning nearly 90% of the contested seats. The party claimed 438 out of 486 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, facing a divided opposition.
The financial world is shifting from ownership to optionality, with derivatives like options and futures becoming dominant. Crypto markets led this trend, and traditional markets are now following suit, driven by demand for flexibility and exposure to probability.
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures approaching 40°C, causing transport disruptions and straining wildlife and tourist sites. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade during papal prayers. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and an 'African anticyclone' creating a 'heat dome' over the region.
President Trump warned Iranian officials that Iran would be "completely destroyed" if it closes the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came after Iran announced it was closing the strait amid Israeli actions in Lebanon and demanding a ceasefire and oil sale restrictions be lifted.
A collision between two trains on the Bedford-Luton line has killed one driver and injured 100 people, causing major disruption expected to last at least a week. Investigations are ongoing into the "tragic, isolated incident."
The Met Office has expanded its extreme heat warning for the UK, with record-breaking highs of 38C predicted from Monday to Thursday. Health concerns are raised for vulnerable groups, and impacts on infrastructure and public health are anticipated.
The Met Office has issued an expanded extreme heat warning for the UK, forecasting record-breaking highs of up to 38C from Monday to Thursday. Health concerns are raised for vulnerable groups, with potential impacts on infrastructure and public health.
China demonstrated strategic restraint during the US-Israeli war against Iran, leveraging its position as Iran's largest oil customer and financial lifeline. Beijing's quiet diplomacy, including numerous calls by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a regional shuttle mission by special envoy Zhai Jun, urged flexibility and paved the way for a 14-point memorandum of understanding.
Cricket Ireland confirmed the T20I series against India will proceed as planned on June 26-28 in Belfast, following a security review. Authorities are satisfied that appropriate measures are in place, with no specific threat identified.
美國芝加哥南區（South Side）羅斯蘭地區（Roseland）普林斯頓公園街區（Princeton Park）於六月節慶祝活動期間發生大規模槍擊案。兩名槍手駕車朝人群掃射，造成至少13人受傷，目前動機不明，無人被捕。
Morgan Stanley filed amended registration statements for proposed Ethereum and Solana ETF trusts, setting a 0.14% annual delegated sponsor fee, the lowest for such products globally. The move aims to position these crypto assets as portfolio building blocks for institutional investors.
Microsoft is urging Windows and Linux users to update cryptographic keys for Secure Boot by June 24. Expiring certificates could leave systems vulnerable to UEFI infections, a type of malware that loads before OS and antimalware protections.
All six launchers of the U.S. THAAD missile system in Seongju, South Korea, have returned to base. The launchers were previously relocated to Osan Air Base in March, sparking speculation of a transfer to the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
The Comrades Marathon, the world's oldest and largest ultramarathon, took place on June 14th with over 20,000 participants. The race, which began in 1921 as an all-white, all-male event, has evolved into a significant part of South African life, symbolizing unity and overcoming adversity.
A taxi driver in Wuhan, China, is being hailed online for rushing an unconscious three-year-old girl to the hospital. The family, unable to get a timely ambulance, flagged down the taxi, and passengers voluntarily exited to help. The driver, Wang Tao, drove critically, disregarding traffic rules.
Protests demanding a rerun of South Korea's June 3 local elections, marred by ballot paper shortages, entered their 17th day Sunday at a Seoul ballot counting site. Thousands gathered, with over half in their 20s and 30s, despite the National Election Commission apologizing but stating a rerun is not warranted.
Children were left shaken after witnessing a violent fight between two adults on a school bus in Junee, NSW. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, leading to one man being hospitalized and another arrested and charged.
India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, with Russia becoming the primary supplier. UAE imports remained near record highs. This diversification strategy is driven by attractive discounts and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Lee Jae Myung has appointed new senior presidential secretaries for communications and civil affairs, along with three other aides. Seong Ghi-hong, former CEO of Yonhap News Agency, was named secretary for public relations and communication, and Han Chan-sik, a former prosecutor, for civil affairs. Nam Jae-heon was appointed vice minister of Oceans and Fisheries.
Netflix's new Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson,' directed by Hong Jong-chan, has topped the platform's global non-English rankings for the week of June 1-7. Adapted from the webtoon 'Get Schooled,' the 10-episode series focuses on a vigilante unit addressing school violence and declining teacher authority.
North Korea's state media has excluded games involving South Korea, the US, and Japan from its coverage of the FIFA World Cup. The broadcasts, aired on Korean Central Television, omitted results from matches involving these nations, despite showing advertisements from South Korean and US companies. This exclusion follows North Korea's unauthorized broadcasting of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, leading to its apparent exclusion from current broadcasting rights.
A timeline of significant events in South Korean history, including the return of the Independence Army in 1946, participation in the Olympics in 1948, normalization of ties with Japan in 1965, a historic World Cup run in 2002, the death of Kim Sun-il in 2004, legal gender change recognition in 2006, and a deadly shooting rampage in 2014.
South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family approved 184 sanctions against 166 individuals for failing to meet child support obligations. Sanctions include travel bans, driver's license suspensions, and public disclosure of personal information, with average unpaid support at 45 million won.
Seong Ghi-hong, a 58-year-old journalist with 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new presidential secretary for public relations and communication in South Korea. He previously served as CEO of Yonhap News Agency and covered significant political events, including inter-Korean talks and the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye.
