President Trump announced at the NATO summit that the US will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles, marking a major policy shift. While hailed as a diplomatic victory for Zelensky, analysts warn actual production could take years.
President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran ‘over’ following mutual airstrikes between the US and Iran. The statement marks the collapse of a brief diplomatic window and plunges the Middle East back into crisis, triggering sharp market volatility worldwide.
The United States launched new military strikes against Iran following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the action aims to impose ‘heavy costs’ on Tehran. Iran warned it will take ‘decisive measures’ in response, as global energy markets and geopolitical stability face severe tests.
A French court has found far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of EU fund misuse, but ruled she may run for president while wearing an electronic monitoring tag.
British military confirms three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the strategic waterway’s security situation.
Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 3 people and injuring several others. The strike comes amid continued escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
US President Trump attends NATO summit in Turkey amid deep divisions on Russia policy, defense spending, and Middle East strategy.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral has begun at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla. Authorities estimate 15-20 million people will attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days. This marks the largest funeral in Iran’s history in terms of population proportion.
Summary Pakistan has conducted air strikes against multiple targets inside Afghanistan, with the Afghan Taliban government reporting dozens of casualties and condemning the action as “unforgivable aggression.” This marks a major escalation following Pakistan’s ground operation along the border on June 28, raising serious international concerns about stability in South Asia. Details According to BBC reporting, Pakistan’s military spokesperson confirmed the air strikes were in response to a series of security incidents within Pakistan’s territory. Pakistan stated the targets were militant camps and logistics facilities in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces, and the operation was based on precise intelligence aimed at eliminating direct threats to national security. ...
Summary Ukraine has launched sustained strikes on the Crimean Peninsula, forcing Russian occupation authorities to declare an economic state of emergency on June 28. This marks the most serious security challenge Moscow has faced in Crimea since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. International media report that Ukrainian drone and missile attacks have severely disrupted logistics supply lines and infrastructure on the peninsula. Details According to the Wall Street Journal, Ukraine has carried out at least 15 precision strikes on Crimea in the past week, targeting ammunition depots, fuel storage facilities, air defense radar stations, and supply routes connecting the peninsula to mainland Russia. The Russian-installed Crimean administrator Sergei Aksyonov declared the “economic emergency,” acknowledging severe disruption to critical supply chains. ...