Israel’s Iran missiles hit Borsa Istanbul

Turkey's stock exchange leads global losses, even exceeding those seen in Tehran and Tel Aviv. Ankara, meanwhile, keeps nervous eye on oil price.

Iranian President Pezeshkian vows to make Israel regret ‘foolish action’

Iranian President strikes out at Israel for airstrikes against Iran on June 13.

Trump warns Iran to "make a deal" following Israeli strikes

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he gave Iran "chance after chance to make a deal" but they "just couldn't get it done," warning of escalating military action if Tehran refuses negotiations.

Israel launches secondary strikes targeting Tabriz, Kermanshah and Shiraz

Israel has launched a second wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian cities, with reports confirming explosions in Shiraz and Tabriz on June 13 targeting military installations.

Iran's parliament speaker vows retaliation following Israeli strikes on senior commanders

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has vowed revenge against Israel following strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities

Airlines clear Middle East airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran

Commercial aircraft evacuated from airspace above Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan on June 13 after Israeli forces launched attacks targeting Iranian facilities.

Iran launches over 100 drones at Israel following strikes on nuclear facilities

The drone attacks came in response to what Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed was a "pre-emptive strike" conducted by Israeli forces against Iranian targets.

Suzuki holds firm in Hungary despite revenue drop, remains market leader

Net sales revenue of the local unit of Japanese carmaker Suzuki fell 21% to €2.25bn in 2024, with domestic revenue reaching €0.3bn, the company announced on June 12.

Israel kills senior IRGC commanders in Tehran strike, Iran vows ‘harsh response’

Israel launched an extensive aerial attack on Iran in the early hours of June 13, striking multiple locations across Tehran and other key cities, in what it described as a pre-emptive operation against military and nuclear infrastructure.

Hungarian pro-government security analyst allegedly linked to Russian intelligence

Georg Spottle, a German-Hungarian security policy commentator frequently featured in Hungarian pro-government media, has reportedly maintained contact with Russian intelligence operatives.

Israeli strike kills IRGC commander-in-chief, hits multiple Iranian cities

Residents across Tehran reported hearing powerful explosions late on June 12, with loud blasts felt from Chitgar and Mehrabad in the west to Shahid Mahalati residential comples in the northeast.

Kosovo’s LDK leader proposes unity government to break political deadlock

MPs have failed repeatedly to form a new government or even elect a parliament speaker since the February general election.

Ukraine’s “enemies database” adds foreign leaders over Moscow ties

A Ukrainian website that catalogues perceived "enemies of Ukraine" has added several prominent Russia-friendly foreign leaders to its database, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Haiti displacement hits record 1.3mn as gang violence spreads beyond capital

Nearly 1.3mn Haitians have been driven from their homes by escalating gang violence, marking the highest level of internal displacement the Caribbean nation has ever experienced, according to UN data.

Ex-Argentina president seeks house arrest following corruption conviction

Argentina's former president Cristina Kirchner has requested to serve her six-year corruption sentence under house arrest, her lawyer confirmed, following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold her conviction and ban from public office.

Costa Rica extradition reform faces questions over crime-fighting scope

Costa Rica has amended its constitution to allow extradition of citizens for drug trafficking and terrorism, breaking with tradition amid soaring crime, though critics doubt the reforms address root causes.

Netanyahu avoids Israeli government collapse as last-minute Haredi draft deal struck

Iran announces major nuclear expansion after UN watchdog censure

Iran has announced plans to significantly increase its enriched uranium production and establish a third, highly secure enrichment facility

Air India crash – no survivors claim now questioned

Air India has released details of those on board listed on the manifest, with 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese and one Canadian among the passengers.

Oman confirms sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks for June 15

Oman has confirmed it will host the sixth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States on June 15, following the departure of US personnel from the region.