Hamas, Egyptian Intelligence chief discuss Gaza cease-fire talks
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh received call from Abbas Kamel, says group
Voters in France head to polls in critical parliament election
Over 49M voters eligible to cast ballots after President Macron called snap elections on June 9, following defeat in EU elections, far-right surge
Australian PM criticizes social media giant as ‘arrogant’
Remarks by Anthony Albanese comes in wake of Meta global safety chief telling lawmakers social media does not harm children
Palestinian death toll exceeds 37,800
224 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks in last 24 hours, Health Ministry says
French authorities in New Caledonia extend curfew ahead of polls
Authorities also imposed ban on bearing arms, sale of alcohol, restrict gatherings over weekend after weeks of unrest
France: Racism cases jumped 32% in 2023
Israeli attacks on Gaza, polarizing debates on asylum, migration among factors
French racist incidents up 32 pct, reports human rights body
Racism in France increased by 32 percent in 2023, with significant rises in antisemitic incidents, driven by various social and political factors, including migration debates and far-right influence.
40+ UN members condemn Russia’s arms transfers to North Korea
‘We are deeply concerned about security implications of advancement of this cooperation for Europe, Korean Peninsula, Indo-Pacific region,’ says joint statement
Living in ruins: UN decries escalating misery in Gaza
A UN spokeswoman reported that Gazans are living in bombed-out buildings and next to large piles of trash, describing the conditions as unbearable.
BRICS nations support grain exchange initiative, Russia announces
The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, India, China, South Africa, and others, represents over 30% of global agricultural land
Low voter turnout, boycotts to impact Iran’s presidential election
ISPA survey shows 44.4% will vote in June 28 election, 7.3% likely will, 28.7% won’t, 14.9% are undecided and 4.7% might not
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks Peru’s Pacific coast
Waves of up to 3 meters ‘possible along some coasts,’ reports Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre
Trump declared debate winner by 67% of viewers in CNN poll
Majority believe Donald Trump won Thursday night’s presidential debate, Joe Biden struggles at 33%: CNN flash poll
China’s Xi reiterates call for ‘equal, orderly multipolar world’
To mark 70 years of 5 principles of peaceful coexistence, Xi Jinping also announces several measures for Global South
First medical evacuation from Gaza since May includes 19 children
Israel has permitted 68 people, including 19 sick children, to leave Gaza for medical treatment in Egypt, marking the first evacuation since May, as Gaza’s health sector struggles amid the ongoing conflict.
Extreme heat scorches millions as climate change takes toll
A new report reveals nearly 5 billion people endured a brutal heatwave in June, linked to climate change.
Gaza death toll climbs to 37,765 with 47 killed in Israeli attacks
At least 86,429 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7, 2023, Health Ministry says
Russia expects Bolivia to quickly settle situation after failed coup
Kremlin spokesman expresses hope for speedy restoration of calm in accordance with law
UN condemns use of dogs on detained Palestinians by Israeli soldiers
Such actions constitute serious violations of Israel’s obligations under international law, says UN official
292M people used drugs globally in 2022: UN report
Drug use rose by 20% over past decade as it is believed 1 out of every 18 people aged 15-64 used drugs worldwide, says UN agency
Official: UN ready to deploy police force to Gaza
‘If we are called on by the relevant bodies to help…we would do our best,’ says UN Deputy Secretary-General for Peace Operations
North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system
Seoul says missile was launched from an area near Pyongyang but exploded over East Sea after flying about 250 kilometers
Bolivia’s president thwarts coup attempt, arrests army chief
Bolivia’s president thwarted a coup attempt by arresting the army chief who sent soldiers and tanks to surround government buildings.
US praises Kenya’s Ruto for reducing tax bill tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Kenyan President William Ruto for calming unrest and urged restraint and investigations into alleged abuses during protests.
Coup underway in Bolivia as soldiers storm presidential palace
former leader Evo Morales accused a top general of plotting a coup
Myanmar junta face renewed attacks from ethnic armed groups
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army clashed with junta troops for a second day in northern Shan state, resulting in two civilian deaths.
UAE facilitates exchange of 180 POW’s between Russia and Ukraine
Previous mediation efforts by UAE since start of 2024 have facilitated 4 prisoner exchanges between two sides