UK lawmakers vote to designate Palestine Action as terrorist group
The move follows a high-profile break-in last month at a Royal Air Force base in southern England, during which Palestine Action activists damaged two aircraft
US prepares to meet African heads of state in early July
The US will host African leaders in Washington next week to focus on trade instead of foreign aid under Trump’s new policy.
Modi boosts defence and economic ties with Ghana
India and Ghana agreed to strengthen security, mining, and trade ties as Modi visits Ghana after three decades.
Austria set to deport Syrian in first EU return since Assad’s fall
The man, a 32-year-old who was granted asylum in Austria in 2014, lost his refugee protection in 2019 following a criminal conviction
UN: Rwanda commands M23 rebels in Eastern Congo
The experts say Rwanda’s military presence was decisive in the group’s January–February seizure of major cities including Goma and Bukavu
Trump threatens to deport Musk as feud turns political
Musk, once Trump’s biggest donor and political ally during the 2024 election, served as head of DOGE in the early days of Trump’s return to power
Trump pressures Hamas to accept 60-day Gaza truce
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of the temporary truce, and called on Hamas to sign on
Trump to urge Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Netanyahu
Trump reiterated that achieving a ceasefire and freeing the hostages are top priorities for his administration
US nation-building out, region-shaping in, led by real estate tycoon
Barrack floats Syria plans, Lebanon-Israel deals, and Turkey-Iran talks—far from stepping back
Trump slams Musk over subsidies amid spending bill clash
Musk claims 80% of his followers support forming a third party: “Vox populi, vox Dei,” he posted
US ends key Syria sanctions as Israel signals readiness to engage
The US ends major sanctions on Syria as Trump supports stability and Israel expresses interest in ties with the new leadership.
Iran: 935 killed in Israeli strikes over 12 days
The conflict came to a halt under a US-sponsored ceasefire that took effect on June 24
Egypt urges Iran to restart US nuclear talks soon
Egypt called on Iran to resume indirect nuclear negotiations with the US promptly to build trust, stabilize the ceasefire, and support regional peace efforts.
Iran downplays nuclear damage as US officials defend strike results
US and Iranian officials present conflicting accounts over the damage from recent US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program.
Egypt works on a new Gaza deal proposing a 60-day ceasefire
Egypt’s foreign minister announced efforts with Qatar and the US to establish a 60-day Gaza ceasefire linked to hostage release and swift humanitarian aid delivery.
Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump calls for ceasefire
Israel, meanwhile, insists the war will only end if Hamas is disarmed and dismantled
Kneecap slams Starmer, Israel in fiery Glastonbury set
Kneecap’s appearance came amid controversy after Mo Chara was charged last month with a terrorism-related offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance
Egypt condemns Jewish settler killings in West Bank
Egypt condemned the killing of three Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank as a violation of international law and called for urgent international intervention.
Iran holds mass funeral for commanders, scientists killed in war with Israel
Among the 60 dead commemorated were at least 10 senior commanders and 16 nuclear scientists
Gaza aid seekers must not die for food: UN
UN Secretary-General warned that militarized Gaza aid zones are killing people and demanded an immediate shift to proven humanitarian approaches.
Halftime dancer detained for running with Sudan-Gaza message
A Super Bowl halftime performer was arrested after holding a Sudanese flag with a protest message and disrupting the show at Caesars Superdome.
Trump defends Iran strike, slams media
Trump officials defended military action on Iran’s nuclear sites while accusing the media of spreading false intelligence assessments.
France faces complaint over Thiaroye massacre
Senegalese son accuses France of hiding remains of his father killed in the Thiaroye massacre during World War II.
Seven Israeli troops killed in Gaza; ceasefire pressure mounts
The victims—a lieutenant, three staff sergeants and three sergeants—were part of a combat-engineering battalion clearing routes in southern Gaza
Blasts reported in Tehran after Trump orders Israel to stand down
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office insisted that no further sorties had been flown since the premier’s phone call with Trump
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Qatar
Explosions rattled the capital, Doha, shortly after 6 p.m. local time and were heard near Al-Udeid Air Base, the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command and home to roughly 10,000 troops
Christians mourn, question safety after suicide blast at Damascus church
Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Khaled al-Hassan told state news agency SANA that security forces raided suspected Islamic State hideouts in Damascus and its outskirts overnight, killing two militants — including the man accused of smuggling the bomber into the church