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At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian officials and a German MP have suggested that Germany retains interest in restarting the Nord Stream pipelines after the conflict in Ukraine, though technical and political hurdles remain, including U.S. sanctions.
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from all distribution channels after actress Nastassja Kinski, who was 13 when filmed topless, campaigned for years against the scene. Wenders apologized unreservedly to Kinski, and the Wim Wenders Foundation plans to seek dialogue with film institutions before the film may be made available again.
An Israeli family was denied a booking at Hotel Zum Hirschen in Bavaria after a message saying 'no Jews allowed.' The hotel apologized, calling it a mistake fueled by fraudulent bookings, but has been removed from Booking.com and faces an investigation.
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history, securing the seat in a General Assembly vote against the Philippines. Russia's UN envoy welcomed the outcome, calling it a 'convincing victory' and 'good news.' Kyrgyzstan will join Austria, Zimbabwe, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago as new non-permanent members starting January 1, 2027.
Cape Verde will make its first World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in North America, facing Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in Group H. The small island nation qualified after a strong run in African qualifiers, and key players and coaches share their anticipation.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, narrowly defeating Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a secret ballot. Rahman, a career diplomat, will take office in September 2026, with his tenure coinciding with the selection of a new UN Secretary-General.
Markus Frohnmaier, deputy leader of Germany's AfD party, criticized the government's militarization policies, calling them a security threat. His comments follow a meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, which drew warnings from Berlin. Dmitriev also linked the AfD's popularity surge to Chancellor Merz's policies and expressed hope for a more realistic European stance on Ukraine.
A report by Euractiv indicates that EU member states are divided over France's proposal to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft to partner countries, with nine European nations expressing interest. However, the initiative's benefits beyond the existing US nuclear umbrella remain unclear, and it has drawn skepticism from some southern and Baltic states.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf, hitting Kuwait's international airport and causing at least one death and dozens of injuries. Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the assault, with Kuwait's defense ministry calling it 'heinous Iranian aggression.' Tehran says the strikes were retaliation for US attacks on Iran.
As Africa faces a politically charged 2026 election year, military coups across West Africa and beyond have raised questions about the health of democracy. Burkina Faso's junta leader openly dismissed democratic ideals, while a UNDP report links poverty and governance failures to coup risk.
The emerging US-Iran peace deal has triggered a crisis in the Trump-Netanyahu alliance, with the Israeli prime minister caught off guard and facing domestic political pressure. Sources report that Trump told Netanyahu it's time to end the war, while Netanyahu expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The deal has drawn criticism from Israeli politicians and commentators, underscoring the delicate balance of power in the region.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said some 20,000 people from over 100 countries will participate in this week's St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), running June 3-6 under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.' The event, with Saudi Arabia as guest country, also brings a US representative named by President Donald Trump, while Al Jazeera reported the gathering is a Kremlin showcase for Global South ties amid the war in Ukraine.
Germany is vying for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in elections set for June 3, leveraging its status as the second-largest UN contributor and its six previous terms. However, geopolitical divisions and competition from Austria and Portugal underscore the challenges, as analysts debate whether financial clout can outweigh political headwinds.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June and August 2026, with a possible strong event that could push global temperatures higher, intensify droughts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to treat it as an urgent climate warning, noting the last El Niño helped make 2024 the hottest year on record.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to hold a traditional meeting with heads of leading global news agencies on June 4 at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The session, organized by TASS, will focus on Russia's domestic and foreign policy, marking the 10th such encounter.
Nastassja Kinski has long asked Wim Wenders to remove a scene from his 1975 film 'The Wrong Move,' in which she appeared at 13. Wenders, who now says he wouldn't film it that way today, has sparked a debate on whether films should be re-edited post-release. The film has been temporarily withdrawn from circulation.
Hungary's new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has reaffirmed the country's refusal to supply weapons or troops to Ukraine, while a reported agreement to unblock EU military aid funds has sparked controversy among member states. Hungary also signals readiness to host peace talks.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee led a large protest in Kolkata against alleged post-election attacks on party leaders and an eviction drive by the new BJP state government. Despite lacking police permission, she vowed to 'fight or die,' while internal party rifts continued with the expulsion of two legislators.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's three-day visit to China marks the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, with Al Jazeera tallying 26 foreign leaders or senior officials from 23 countries visiting China this year. The UK aims to revive economic and diplomatic ties despite differences over security and the Ukraine war, while China reports record trade figures for 2025.
European gas storage refill rates lag historical averages, with May injections down 13% year-on-year and storage levels at five-year lows. TASS attributes the slow pace to higher fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict, competition with Asia for LNG, and warns of challenges meeting EU's 90% fill target.