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CNN: Iran was planning to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, according to intelligence obtained by US intelligence agencies, leading to increased security measures around Trump.
The European Council has extended restrictive measures against Iran until July 27, 2025, due to Iran's military support for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and armed groups in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on NATO allies to increase defense spending to protect the Alliance's values in a "new and dangerous era" of threats from Russia, China, terrorism and conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa.
An Israeli delegation led by Mosad chief David Barnea is returning home from Qatar after a day of negotiating a cease-fire deal with Hamas, according to a person familiar with the talks.
Reformist candidate Massoud Peseshkian defeated ultra-conservative Said Jalili in the Iranian presidential election.
According to preliminary results, reformist Massoud Pezeshkian is ahead of ultra-conservative Said Jalil in the presidential election in Iran.
Iran held a second round of presidential elections between reformist Massoud Peseshkian and ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili after the first round failed to produce a winner.
Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), expanding the organization to 10 member states.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has no absolute proof that Chinese weapons are reaching Russia, although some dual-use drones or parts for them come from China and Europe, and if China is developing weapons together with Russia for use in Ukraine, sanctions will need to be imposed.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed cooperation between Ukraine and Israel, as well as regional and global threats from Russia, Iran and North Korea in a telephone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz.
During a military parade in Belarus, Iranian kamikaze drones of the Shahed type were demonstrated as a new domestic development called Nomad.
On the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the presidents of Russia and Turkey held a bilateral meeting in Astana. The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between the countries.
Putin attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he met with leaders such as Xi Jinping and Erdogan.
Chinese and Russian companies are working together to develop an attack drone similar to Iran's Shahed kamikaze drone, with China potentially providing whole drones or parts to be assembled in Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Turkey, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Iran on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in early July.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kazakhstan to attend the 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend.
Zelenskyy asked why no conclusions had been drawn that Russia was producing Shakhtys and using them to kill Ukrainians, even though all partners knew where these drones were being manufactured.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that any threat to destroy Israel by Iran would be met with a response, including possible military action.
Iran has warned that if Israel launches a full-scale military aggression against Lebanon, a "war of annihilation" will begin, involving all resistance fronts.
Today, Iran will elect a new president after the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi, with the main candidates being Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Massoud Pesheshkyan.
Vladimir Putin and Iran's acting president discussed cooperation in key areas; the Russian side also mentioned Iran's upcoming presidential elections.
Michael Carpenter, senior director for Europe at the US National Security Council, explained that the" bridge to NATO " for Ukraine involves creating an institutional link so that Ukraine can instantly join the Alliance when it is the political will of all members.
Russia's deepening ties with sanctioned states such as North Korea and Iran, including military cooperation and circumvention of financial sanctions, prompted Ukraine to ask the FATF to blacklist Russia at its June 23 plenary meeting.
US senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under US law that would allow US citizens to sue Russia for crimes such as torture and hostage-taking, and receive compensation at the expense of confiscated Russian assets.
The death toll during Khoja in Saudi Arabia this year exceeded 1,000 people, and more than half of them are unregistered believers who made the pilgrimage in extreme heat.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg commented that the new pact between Russia and North Korea demonstrates growing coherence between authoritarian states, emphasizing the importance of unity between democracies.
Canada has added The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to its list of terrorist organizations, sending a clear message against Iran's illegal actions and support for terrorism.
At least 550 pilgrims have died during this year's grueling Hajj pilgrimage, with most of the deaths attributed to heat-related illnesses exacerbated by hot weather and climate change in the region.
Malaysia is preparing to join the BRICS, a group of developing countries, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken condemned China, Iran and North Korea for supporting Russia's military economy and defense industrial base, which made Russia's invasion of Ukraine possible.