Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Istanbul to participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting, which will discuss Tehran's conflict with Israel. Earlier, Araqchi stated that Iran would not resume nuclear negotiations until Israel's "aggression" ceases.
On June 21, 2025, President of Ukraine Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 416/2025. By this decree, Ruslan Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General.
Pakistan's government has nominated Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "crucial leadership" in de-escalating the conflict between India and Pakistan. However, India denies US mediation, claiming the ceasefire was achieved through direct talks.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on the Poltava region in the Kremenchuk district, direct hits and falling debris on energy infrastructure were recorded. One person received injuries of moderate severity.
The Israeli Air Force struck dozens of targets in Iran, including a nuclear facility in Isfahan, four prepared missile launchers, and military facilities. Approximately 50 fighter jets were involved, dropping 150 munitions, causing significant damage to Iranian production capability.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 280 aerial assault means: 272 drones, 2 "Kinzhal" missiles, 4 "Kalibr" missiles, 2 "Iskander-K" missiles. Air defense neutralized 260 targets. The main strike was directed at Kremenchuk, where hits were recorded.
Suga of K-pop group BTS has completed his mandatory military service in South Korea, becoming the last member of the group to be discharged. His official discharge date is June 21, and he will join other members of the group who plan to return to the stage in 2026.
Heavy fighting continues in the Novopavlivka direction. The enemy is concentrating offensive efforts in the areas of Vilne Pole, Bahatyr, Komar, Shevchenkove, and Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk Oblast.
The Russian army shelled the Central district of Kherson, damaging apartment buildings. An 85-year-old woman sustained blast and craniocerebral injuries, contusion, and a leg wound.
The "Minefield Honey" project by Saatchi&Saatchi Ukraine won gold at the Cannes Lions 2025 festival. This award was the first in Ukraine's history at this prestigious international creativity festival.
US film industry revenues reached $3. 7 billion in the first half of 2025, a 23% increase from last year. Disney Studios leads with $1.1 billion, while Warner Bros. is actively catching up.
Local laws targeting plastic bags lead to significant reductions in litter. Research shows that full bans and fees are more effective than partial ones, especially along lakes.
Scientists have discovered a new way to find prime numbers using number partition theory. This revolutionary discovery could change the approach to studying prime numbers.
A new study by scientists from Cambridge University suggests that placental sex hormones during pregnancy may have influenced human brain development. These hormones affect brain development and may explain large social groups in humans.
The price of Brent crude oil could potentially rise to $90 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, but a prolonged halt to shipping is unlikely, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts. This closure would affect daily global oil production and cause a sharp jump in prices.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials met with Trump administration officials. The meeting took place amid US deliberations on possibly joining strikes on Iran.
Naftogaz Group is intensifying seismic exploration in western Ukraine, planning 3D studies over 230 km² to identify new gas fields. These studies are crucial for the country's energy security amidst a full-scale war and shelling of critical infrastructure. The company expects to begin drilling new wells in 2026-2027.
Since the beginning of the day, 91 battles have taken place at the front. About two-thirds of the combat engagements were recorded in the Pokrovsk, North-Slobozhansky, Kursk, and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the advance of the Russian occupiers, repelling their attacks.
President Zelenskyy, HUR Chief Budanov, and other officials showed new footage of Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity. Minister of Defense Umerov noted that this is part of the agreements reached in Istanbul, and the work on their return continues.
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine reported that UN payments for pensioners, persons without pension rights, and people with disabilities have been extended until the end of July. Thanks to the joint program of the Ministry of Social Policy, the Pension Fund, and the WFP UN, which began in August 2023, over 315,000 Ukrainians receive financial support monthly.
Kyiv law enforcement officers have identified two more BMW drivers who were drifting. 20 administrative reports for traffic violations have been filed against the offenders, and a criminal proceeding for hooliganism has been initiated.
President Zelenskyy announced the return from Russian captivity of most of the soldiers who had been there for more than two years. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation claims another prisoner exchange with Ukraine allegedly took place today. According to their data, the exchange was carried out in accordance with agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul.
Police uncovered approximately 100 cases of forged disability care certificates to avoid military service. Eight individuals have been charged with draft evasion.
In Ukraine, innovative wagons will again be able to run, Ukrzaliznytsia has approved the procedure for determining them technically compatible with the infrastructure. Owners are given 30 days to conclude relevant agreements.
Police brought to justice a 24-year-old man for dangerous drifting in the parking lot near a shopping mall in Kyiv's Podilskyi district. Administrative protocols were drawn up against the offender under articles 126 and 122-2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, and his car was seized.
US President Donald Trump relies more on a narrow circle of advisers when making decisions about military action in Iran. He also consults with many outside the White House.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues targeted terror, hitting Odesa and Kharkiv with over 20 drones. He called for a tangible response that would hit Russia's ability to finance the war.
Electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrenergo urges to shift active energy consumption to daylight hours, using powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00 to help the power system.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first injectable HIV prevention medications that only need to be administered once every six months. The drug lenacapavir showed 96-100% effectiveness in protecting against infection.
