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The Trump administration hosted a nine-hour prayer event on the National Mall as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, drawing thousands and featuring top officials. Critics argue the event blurs the separation of church and state, with some describing it as an overt display of Christian nationalism.
The Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna features 25 countries, including Israel, despite a boycott by five nations over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. Finland's duo and Australia's Delta Goodrem lead the bookmakers' favorites, while protests and counter-demonstrations mark the event.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands has elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on semiconductors, trade, and renewable energy. The visit highlights India's push to diversify its supply chains beyond China and attract European investment.
The UK and 45 other Council of Europe members have signed a political declaration endorsing the use of third-country hubs for rejected asylum seekers. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and legal experts who fear it weakens protections under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Thirty-four European countries, along with Australia, Costa Rica and the European Union, have agreed to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The move, endorsed by the Council of Europe, aims to fill a gap left by the International Criminal Court, which cannot try the crime of aggression in this context. Ukraine's leadership and the Council's secretary general hailed the decision as a historic step toward justice.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including BYD and Leapmotor, are actively seeking to use or acquire idled assembly plants in Europe, with Leapmotor agreeing to produce EVs at a Stellantis-owned Spanish factory. The move reflects a broader strategy to localize production, though Brussels is considering restrictions on foreign investment.
The UK's aviation regulator is proposing changes that could force Heathrow to let other companies design, build and operate parts of the third runway project, or even rival terminals. The proposals come as the airport's new chair works to defuse a row with airlines over the £49bn expansion cost.
India's Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has announced plans to expand its outreach in the US and other Western countries to counter criticism and improve its global image. This follows a US commission report accusing the group of decades of violence and intolerance against minorities, and amid rising international scrutiny of minority rights in India.
Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East rose 22.8% in April, marking a second consecutive monthly increase amid geopolitical tensions. In response, Seoul has announced tariff exemptions on additional shipping costs for imports rerouted due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
The US-China trade war is entering a new phase marked by legal confrontations and expanded export controls, including China's extraterritorial rare earth restrictions that could impact European and Ukrainian supply chains. Both Washington and Beijing are building rival regulatory regimes, leaving global businesses in a difficult position.
Australian shares are expected to open higher following a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 notching another record close. Meanwhile, oil prices show mixed movements amid ongoing Middle East tensions and hopes for a peace deal, while investors also weigh US inflation data and the looming federal budget.
France's 'Choose France for Higher Education' scheme would raise non-EU student tuition fees by 16 times, drawing criticism from student groups while some economists argue it's necessary to fund universities. The plan highlights broader European differences in how international students are charged.
Russian officials at the KazanForum highlighted Oman's growing role in regional logistics amid the Strait of Hormuz closure, proposing expanded trade, transport corridor development, and tourism between the two countries.
For the second consecutive day, Russia has launched large-scale missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, with Kyiv bearing the brunt, leaving at least eight dead and dozens injured. As Ukrainian officials report heavy damage and civilian casualties, EU foreign ministers meet to discuss support for Ukraine amid skepticism over Russian intentions.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, are driving up food and fertiliser costs and could push tens of millions more people into hunger, according to UN warnings and expert analysis. Asia is particularly exposed, with heavy reliance on Gulf fertiliser exports and energy supplies.
Japanese snack giant Calbee is temporarily switching to black-and-white packaging for 14 products due to shortages of naphtha, an ink ingredient, caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict. The move highlights wider supply chain disruptions affecting Japanese businesses, including Mizkan and Toyota.
Slovak Parliament Deputy Speaker Tibor Gaspar accused European countries of hypocrisy for banning Russian gas imports while purchasing record volumes of LNG, as reported by TASS. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with RT India that Europe may be hit hardest by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and warned of heavy economic strain from switching to US LNG.
A massive Russian aerial assault on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 31 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which involved over 670 drones and 56 missiles, struck residential areas and civilian infrastructure, prompting Ukraine to urge global leaders to exert pressure on Russia.
A New York Times opinion column by Nicholas Kristof citing allegations of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces, including a claim involving dogs, has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli officials who call it a blood libel. Coverage focuses on the column’s reliance on Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, which Israeli ministries link to Hamas, and on competing reports about sexual violence connected to the conflict. Dawn presented the allegations as a damning indictment while Jerusalem Post pieces challenged their evidentiary basis.
The US House of Representatives may vote on a Democratic bill proposing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he does not expect Congress to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, urging European allies to step up support.