Reuters

A blast at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant in India has killed at least 8 people and injured 26. The company's shares fell by more than 13% to their lowest monthly level.

The US Senate backed Donald Trump's bill to cut taxes and spending by $4. 5 trillion, overcoming the first hurdle. Elon Musk called Trump's tax bill insane and destructive.

China's Guizhou province is again suffering from heavy rains, which has led to the repeated flooding of Rongjiang city. The local football league "Village Super League," which became a sensation on social media and attracted thousands of fans and tourists, has also been flooded.

Donald Trump criticized Ali Khamenei for his statements about "slapping America," threatening renewed bombings of Iran if uranium enrichment continues. Trump also stated that he saved Khamenei from death by rejecting plans from Israel and the US.

The US Senate did not support a bill that would have required congressional approval for the use of the military against Iran. 53 out of 100 senators voted against limiting powers, including one Democrat and one Republican.

On Friday, the price of gold fell by more than 1%, reaching its lowest level in almost a month, due to easing geopolitical and trade tensions. Investors are awaiting US inflation data for clues regarding future interest rates.

India denied a UN investigator access to the probe into the Air India crash that killed 260 people on June 12. This happened despite criticism for delays in analyzing the "black boxes".

The White House proposes to stop funding programs that investigate war crimes in various countries, including Ukraine. This also applies to the Global Rights Compliance project, which collects evidence of crimes such as sexual violence and torture.

India is converting surplus rice stocks into ethanol in response to a record harvest. This will reduce grain volumes and support the ethanol-petrol blending program.

Donald Trump has proposed changes to the US defense budget for 2026, totaling $892. 6 billion, focusing on high-tech missiles and drones. This includes a pay raise for service members, but a reduction in the purchase of ships and fighter jets.

Global carbon dioxide emissions in the energy sector have reached a record high due to increased use of fossil fuels. This happened despite record levels of renewable energy development and the growth of other energy sources in 2024.

Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.

South Korea claims North Korea may send troops to Russia in July or August and continues to supply weapons. In exchange for ammunition and missiles, Pyongyang is likely receiving technical advice on satellites and missile guidance systems.

US President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran regarding its abandonment of nuclear ambitions following a successful operation to destroy the nuclear program. This comes after successful bombings that he says have set back Iran's nuclear program by decades, despite differing assessments from US intelligence.

Mi helicopters form the basis of Ukraine's army aviation, performing critical combat, logistics and rescue missions in wartime, including the evacuation of the wounded from Mariupol. The effectiveness of their use, despite their age and the complexity of modernization, depends on well-thought-out logistics, repair and crew training.

Vladimir Putin will not participate in the BRICS summit in Brazil, citing the International Criminal Court warrant. This is the second time Putin has avoided international meetings due to the ICC warrant.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the "coalition of the willing" will continue negotiations in the coming days to coordinate support for Ukraine. The statements were made following the NATO summit, where an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP was also discussed.

A landslide in northwestern Colombia has killed at least 10 people and injured 15. Rescue operations are underway in the province of Antioquia, and the local government continues to search for victims.

French socialists have launched a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou, after pension talks failed. The measure is unlikely to pass due to a lack of support from the far right.

Floods have hit China's Guizhou province due to many days of heavy rain, leading to the evacuation of more than 40,000 people. Six rivers have burst their banks, and storms are expected to intensify.

Donald Trump's family business has fully repaid a $160 million loan for the office skyscraper at 40 Wall Street. This was made possible by the successful operation of golf resorts and lucrative licensing agreements, which generated significant revenue.

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.