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World leaders arrive in Canada for a fractious G7 meeting to address the escalating global crises
Leaders of some of the world´s biggest economic powers arrived in the Canadian Rockies on June 15 for G7 summit, overshadowed by the escalating war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump's trade war and maintaining support for Ukraine.
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Slovak PM Fico wants EU leaders to postpone vote on new sanctions against Russia
Fico had previously criticised the plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, which the EU introduced last month.
Europe’s defence needs to adapt to different US, Czech President Pavel says
Europe must be able to defend its own interests "without active American support if necessary", Petr Pavel tells the Globsec security forum.
Serbian President Vucic signals elections by early 2027
Serbian government remains under pressure after student-led protests persist for more than six months.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iranian FM accuses US of complicity in Israeli strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of aiding Israel’s recent military campaign against Iran and warned that rising tensions in the Persian Gulf could spiral into a global conflict.
Ten Israelis, including two children, killed in Iranian missile strikes
Ten Israelis were confirmed dead following an Iranian missile barrage on central Israel, with two additional bodies being recovered from a collapsed building in Bat Yam as of the early hours of June 15.
BREAKING: Israel strikes oil depot in Shahran and fuel tank in western Tehran
Israeli forces have targeted the Shahran oil depot and a fuel tank in western Tehran as Iran strikes back at Haifa oil refinery.
Iran-Israel war draws dangerously close to Azerbaijan as rockets seen from border
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a dangerous proximity to Azerbaijan’s borders, with multiple Israeli and Iranian missile launches reportedly visible from the border district of Julfa in Nakhchivan.
Israeli strike sets ablaze Iran's largest gas field as energy infrastructure targeted
Phase 14 of Iran’s mammoth South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reservoir, was struck in an Israeli attack, setting parts of the facility ablaze.
Israeli and Iranian children caught in escalating conflict
Several babies and children have been killed or injured on both sides as the Israel-Iran war intensifies, with a three-month-old infant rescued from rubble in Israel.
Air India crash toll rises to 270 as families face body identification delays
The death toll from the Air India aircraft disaster has climbed to 270, with relatives expressing anger over prolonged waits to receive severely burnt remains from the crash in Ahmedabad.
Iran casts doubt on next round of talks with United States after Israeli strikes
Iran's Foreign Ministry has indicated uncertainty over participating in scheduled negotiations with the United States following Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Israel targets Tehran's Mehrabad airport in overnight strikes
Israeli forces targeted sections of Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport during overnight air defence engagements, though runways and main terminal buildings were not hit.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iran strikes Tel Aviv in retaliatory response
Tel Aviv has been hit by Iranian missiles late on June 13, following Israeli strikes on Iran throughout the day.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Iran’s Supreme Leader vows decisive military response to Israeli airstrikes
In a televised address on June 14, Khamenei declaredو “The armed forces will act with full strength. The vile Zionist regime will be left helpless and will not escape unscathed. The Iranian nation can be assured there will be no leniency.”
CAIRO BLOG: Egyptians condemn Israeli attack on Iran, fear of wider war
The mood on the streets of Cairo, Egypt, has been one of unease and growing anxiety following Israel's unprecedented attack on Iranian residential units.
Saudi and British foreign ministers hold talks amid regional escalation
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London on June 13 to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments as Israeli strikes Iran.
Airlines scrap week’s worth of Turkey flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan as Israel keeps up its bombing of Iranians
To avoid danger zone, aircraft diverted to airports in locations including Istanbul, Baku and Cyprus.
Israeli embassies worldwide suspend operations
Israeli diplomatic missions globally have suspended operations amid the ongoing Israeli military operation against Iran which has killed nearly 80 people.