Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said his country delivered a "strong slap" to the United States and "defeated" Israel.
Almost a third of the population of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has applied for a climate visa to Australia due to the threat of rising sea levels. Australia will offer visas to 280 Tuvalu residents annually and protect the archipelago from military aggression.
Russia bypasses sanctions by obtaining Western aircraft spare parts through Turkey, China, and the UAE. One billion euros worth of parts entered the Russian Federation between February 2022 and September 2024 through a network of intermediaries.
Netflix will remove over 20 games from its Game service, representing almost 20% of the catalog. These include titles like Hades, LEGO Legacy, and the Monument Valley series.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion in subventions to the regions for the construction of shelters in schools. These funds will enable the implementation of 144 shelter projects in 100 communities across 22 oblasts, with all facilities planned for completion by the end of the year.
A South Korean court has rejected a new arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is under investigation for imposing martial law in December 2024. Yoon has agreed to appear before the special prosecutor on June 28.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice for their wedding, despite protests. They had to change the venue due to outrage from local residents.
During May 2025, Ukraine's national debt increased by 1 billion US dollars, reaching 180. 97 billion dollars. External debt accounts for 74.31% of the total amount, internal debt – 25.69%.
At the summit in The Hague, NATO member states agreed to significantly increase defence spending, committing to invest 5% of GDP annually in core defence needs until 2035. The Declaration reaffirms the commitment to support Ukraine.
Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO are diminishing, but the Alliance is considering increasing investment in the arms industry. So far, the US has not committed to providing further weapons, but European countries are financing the production of Ukrainian combat drones.
The US will not impose new sanctions against Russia in order to preserve the possibility for peace talks. President Trump is ignoring requests from Europe to tighten restrictions.
US and Turkish Presidents discussed regional, global issues, and bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the NATO summit in The Hague, where the parties called for a peaceful settlement in Gaza and dialogue on Ukraine.
In Guizhou Province, China, a bridge collapsed due to heavy rains, leaving a truck driver trapped in the cab hanging over the abyss. Rescuers successfully rescued the driver after a dramatic operation.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, increasing defense assistance, cooperation in drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia.
More than 40 civilians, including children and medical workers, were killed in the bombing of Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan province. According to the human rights group Emergency Lawyers, an army drone was responsible for the attack.
As a result of a missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the passenger train "Odesa - Zaporizhzhia" was damaged. Ten passengers, including three children, sought medical attention for blast injuries, shrapnel wounds, and contusions.
Amber Heard returns to acting for the first time in two years after the Johnny Depp scandal. She will star in Jeremy O'Harris's play "Spirit of the People", which will be her stage debut.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting the use of English words on signs and pointers. This law amends a number of regulations. Translation into other languages is allowed only "provided the content is identical."
The European Parliament is considering banning airlines from charging for hand luggage weighing up to 7 kilograms. This initiative aims to standardize baggage rules and improve passenger rights.
The Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo brigade came under attack from Russian FPV drones in Vasylivka district. One employee was injured, and the service vehicle was damaged.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine urges citizens to carefully weigh the risks when planning trips across the countries of the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. Ukrainians who are in these regions are advised to follow the instructions of local law enforcement agencies.
The Dutch government is allocating 175 million euros to support Ukraine, with most of the funds going to the purchase of new drones and radar systems. This assistance is crucial for repelling attacks by Russian drones and missiles.
NASA is preparing to launch Arcstone, an innovative space instrument that will use light reflected from the Moon to calibrate Earth observation sensors. This will enable more reliable and versatile measurements.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed their position on US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that US actions comply with international law. Rutte also expressed concern about Iran's possible possession of nuclear weapons.
The US and UK embassies in Qatar have urged their citizens to be careful following a US air attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Qatar has temporarily suspended air traffic and increased security measures, as have Bahrain and Kuwait.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss cooperation aimed at saving lives and stopping Russian terror. Key topics included political and diplomatic coordination, the development of joint defense projects, weapons production, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Germany and Italy are demanding the return of their $245 billion gold reserves from US vaults, fearing President Trump's interference with the Fed's independence and geopolitical risks. Both countries are among the world's largest gold holders.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of the NATO summit. This is the third meeting between the leaders in 2025, a demonstration of support from the United Kingdom.
More than 50 Colombian soldiers were abducted by civilians in the mountains, a common practice in conflict regions. The Minister of Defense condemned the actions, attributing them to groups, while the President called for the release of the captives.
B-2 bomber pilots returned to the US after a massive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Operation "Midnight Hammer" became the largest in US history for this type of aircraft, involving over 125 US aircraft and 75 high-precision missiles.
