Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Charles III at Windsor Castle to discuss defense cooperation. He will later hold meetings with the Prime Minister and other UK officials to increase pressure on Russia.

The price of gold fell due to the strengthening of the US dollar amid expectations of Iran's response to US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Investors are closely monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has canceled his participation in the NATO summit in The Hague due to "various circumstances," including the unlikelihood of meetings in the Indo-Pacific Quad format and with US President Donald Trump. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will still attend the event.

On June 24-25, a NATO summit will be held in The Hague, where the main issues will be a new defense budget of 5% of GDP and the war in Ukraine. Spain has expressed reluctance to increase spending, and a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council is not planned.

Iran said US attack on nuclear facilities expanded targets for its armed forces. Tehran threatens retaliation after Trump joined Israel's military campaign.

Satellite imagery indicates serious damage to the Fordow nuclear facility after a US attack. Experts cannot confirm the extent of the damage due to the deep location of the facility, but suspect that Iran removed enriched uranium before the strike.

Spain has agreed with NATO to be exempt from the requirement to spend 5% of GDP on defense, which Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called "disproportionate and unnecessary. " The country claims it can fulfill its obligations by spending 2.1% of GDP and had the lowest share of defense spending in the Alliance last year - 1.28% of GDP.

A suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus has left at least 20 dead and over 50 injured. The suicide bomber, a member of the 'Islamic State', opened fire and detonated explosives.

Iran called the proposals of European countries at the Geneva talks on the nuclear program unrealistic, which could complicate reaching agreements. Tehran will analyze the proposals and provide answers in the next round, the date of which has not yet been determined.

The sunken superyacht of British magnate Mike Lynch has been raised ten months after it sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The vessel will be transported to port for further investigation into the cause of the disaster, which occurred during a storm.

US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, met with Alexander Lukashenka in Minsk. International and regional issues, as well as Belarusian-American relations, were discussed.

The Trump administration demands Asian allies, including South Korea, spend up to 5% of GDP on defense. This could lead to significant increases in defense budgets and disputes over their military presence.

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.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon stated that Israel will not cease attacks against Iran until the nuclear threat is eliminated. Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani expressed concern about possible US involvement in this conflict.

The British Parliament has supported a bill on the legalization of assisted suicide, which will allow terminally ill adults to independently decide on ending their lives. This document now awaits consideration in the House of Lords, where months of discussions and possible amendments are expected.

According to new polls, US President Donald Trump's approval rating is declining. The RealClearPolitics average shows that as of June 17, 46.5% approve of his performance, while 51% disapprove.

European and Iranian foreign ministers met to assess Tehran's readiness for talks on a new, strengthened nuclear deal. This happened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the United States expressing readiness for direct contacts with Iran.

The German military considers Russia to be an "existential threat" to the country and Europe, according to a new strategic document from the Bundeswehr. The document indicates that the Kremlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade.

China has become a key supplier to the Kremlin's war machine, reflected in the use of Chinese components in Shahed drones and other weapons. This enables the aggressor to intensify shelling of Ukraine, despite Western sanctions and Beijing's public statements.

EU countries have agreed to increase the European Investment Bank's annual lending limit to €100 billion and triple financing for the defense industry. The bank also plans to invest €70 billion in technological innovation and renewable energy sources.

Brent crude oil prices have cut their gains and fallen by almost $2 after the US postponed a decision on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Brent crude is heading for its third week of rising prices.

The White House spokesperson confirmed that US envoy Steve Wittekoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in contact by phone. Contacts are ongoing, and six rounds of negotiations have taken place.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone talks, trying to find a diplomatic solution to the escalating situation in the Middle East. Iran is ready for negotiations, but demands an end to Israeli strikes.

The High Court of Malaysia has issued a temporary court injunction against Telegram over content that undermines trust in state institutions and threatens public harmony. The regulator accuses the platform of ignoring warnings about harmful publications.

Iran has options to respond to its enemies, including closing the Strait of Hormuz, but does not plan to do so yet. Restrictions on shipping are possible only in case of a critical threat to the vital interests of the country.

For the first time since 2011, Syria has made an international bank transfer via SWIFT, opening the door for similar operations. This marks a significant step towards the country's reintegration into the global financial system amid the lifting of EU sanctions.

Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to postpone the launch of robotaxis in Austin until September due to a new autonomous driving law. They are asking the company to provide proof of compliance with the law if the launch takes place this month.

The Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, and Great Britain, as well as the head of EU diplomacy, will hold talks with Iran in Geneva. The main goal is to guarantee the use of the nuclear program exclusively for civilian purposes.

Keith Kellogg may become the first American top official to meet with Lukashenko in recent years. This visit is seen as a step to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

The US did not agree to harsh wording regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine, fearing the disruption of negotiations. Zelenskyy called on the G7 to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation.