Pete Hegseth canceled a planned visit to Israel, where he was to meet with Netanyahu. The cancellation came amid US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on tankers.
The President of Turkey expressed support for Trump's peace vision for Ukraine. Ankara will continue military and diplomatic assistance to Kyiv.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
In Cavtat, archaeologists discovered a rare sealed sarcophagus from the 4th-6th centuries. The find, weighing five tons, was placed in a location open to the public.
The national teams of Haiti and Turkey lost to Brazil and Paraguay respectively, losing their chances to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0, and a Paraguayan player received a red card under the new FIFA rule.
US President Donald Trump stated plans to visit Turkey and China in 2026. He also reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will come to the US in September.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
The Ukrainian president is ready to meet with Putin in a neutral country, but rejects Moscow. Organizing negotiations through US mediation is currently extremely difficult.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present a defense investment plan by the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversation with NATO Secretary General Rutte took place amid intensifying political pressure
70,000 security personnel will be deployed to guard the NATO summit in Ankara. The event will be attended by the leaders of the Alliance member states and US President Donald Trump.
The USA will play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 13. Katy Perry will perform at the opening ceremony, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend.
Trump canceled strikes on Iran after all parties agreed on the points of the new deal. According to the American leader, the naval blockade will remain in effect until the signing process is completed.
May 2024 became the hottest in history due to climate change and El Niño. The global temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by 1.42 degrees.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
Kubilius proposes creating a defense union based on the E5 for Ukraine's rapid integration. The new structure will allow for the strengthening of European security outside the EU.
Zelenskyy commented on the removal of Ukrainian flags in Britain and called for the transfer of funds from Chelsea. The President plans to invite King Charles to Ukraine.
Delcy Rodríguez and Recep Erdoğan discussed cooperation in energy and trade. The parties plan to increase trade volume to $3 billion.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
Pashinyan announced the victory of his party in the elections in Armenia. Civil Contract is leading with a result of 54.5 percent of the vote.
Nikol Pashinyan denied the existence of tension in relations with Russia. He emphasized the institutional framework and close ties with Putin.
The US denied visas to some of the Iranian national team staff and mandated that players arrive only on the day of the match. The State Department explained the restrictions as security measures.
The Turkish vessel DURU 67 was attacked near Sevastopol and subsequently sank. One fisherman was killed and five others were injured during the attack.
Ukraine national team midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi has signed a three-year contract with Trabzonspor. He left the Italian club Genoa as a free agent.
The government is simplifying the return of youth from occupation who lack documents in the registries. Identity certificates can be issued free of charge through designated diplomatic missions.
At the St. Petersburg Forum, the Russian Federation is trying to hide a budget deficit of 80 billion dollars. Revenues have fallen by 40%, and 71 of the country's regions have become deficit-ridden.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
