Reuters
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.
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.