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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticise Western policies, accusing the West of aggressive, boundless tactics, including sanctions and military intervention, and of undermining international platforms.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested over 1,000 foreigners for alleged cybercrime since the start of the year, a sharp increase from previous years, raising concerns that scam operations are relocating from Southeast Asia. Both ABC Australia and the South China Morning Post attribute the trend to crackdowns in Cambodia and Myanmar, with Sri Lanka's relaxed visa regime and reliable internet attracting criminal networks.
Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez is closing its eight US stores in the Chicago area, citing unsustainable investment needs. The move comes amid a class action lawsuit from former employees alleging insufficient notice and pay, and underscores the challenges Australian fast-food brands have faced in the US market.
During Operation Epic Fury, US forces expended more than half of their THAAD interceptor stockpile defending Israel against Iranian missiles, according to US officials. In response, Lockheed Martin has begun construction on a new production facility in Alabama, while allies like Japan and South Korea express concern over stockpile depletion.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to endorse the International Court of Justice's landmark climate advisory opinion, with 141 nations in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstaining. Vanuatu-led resolution affirms legal duties to combat climate change, while opposition includes major emitters and Liberia's vote sparks domestic backlash.
The United States will temporarily deploy Typhon midrange missile launchers and Himars rocket systems to a Japanese airbase for joint exercises with the Self-Defence Forces from June to September, a move seen as deterring China. China and Russia have voiced strong opposition, with Moscow warning of countermeasures.
A group of young Americans is asking a federal court to immediately halt the Trump administration's repeal of a key scientific finding underpinning U.S. climate regulations. The lawsuit alleges constitutional violations and irreversible environmental harm, while the administration has declined to comment.
US President Donald Trump said he will speak to Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te about a proposed arms deal, which would mark the first direct contact between US and Taiwanese leaders in over 40 years. China has voiced strong opposition, urging Washington to stop sending "wrong signals" to separatist forces.
Michelle Steel, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to South Korea, vowed during her Senate confirmation hearing to strengthen the Seoul-Washington alliance, ensure American companies are not discriminated against, and advance bilateral trade and security agreements. Her remarks come as the two countries implement a joint fact sheet that includes South Korea's $350 billion investment pledge in U.S. strategic industries.
Naegohyang Women's FC of North Korea claimed the AFC Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza, days after a historic semifinal win against South Korean club Suwon FC Women. The tournament marked the first time a North Korean sports team visited the South in eight years, drawing intense interest and praise from President Lee Jae Myung.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's official visit to China underscored the strategic stability and unprecedented level of Russia-China relations, with both sides pledging closer coordination on international platforms and continued cooperation in various sectors including energy and trade. The joint statement following the talks covered bilateral relations, opposition to unilateral sanctions, and simplification of visa formalities.
A senior U.S. diplomat will visit Seoul in the coming weeks to launch bilateral working groups on implementing agreements from the October summit between Presidents Trump and Lee, including nuclear-powered submarines and civilian nuclear fuel programs. Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, will lead the U.S. delegation, as announced after her talks with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo.
As tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist, analysts warn that the crisis signals a broader shift in how strategic trade routes are managed. With global oil supply disruptions and rising geopolitical competition, the focus is turning to other chokepoints like the Strait of Malacca.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Sweden for NATO foreign ministers' talks and then visit India for bilateral discussions and the Quad meeting, his first trip to India since taking office. The visit comes amid strains over tariffs and sanctions, as both nations seek to strengthen ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties. The visit comes days after US President Donald Trump's own trip to Beijing, highlighting China's growing diplomatic centrality. Observers note that while Russia and China celebrated 25 years of friendship, concrete gains for Moscow, particularly on a major gas pipeline deal, remained limited.
G7 finance ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Paris with a renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation, agreeing on the need to address trade imbalances and global economic instability. Despite tensions with the US over tariffs and Russia policy, the group reaffirmed its support for international institutions and vulnerable countries.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Andong for their fourth summit in six months, agreeing to enhance cooperation on energy supply chains, including LNG and crude oil swaps. The meeting underscored shared concerns over Middle East instability and reaffirmed trilateral security ties with the US.
President Lee Jae Myung met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to strengthen bilateral ties amid global instability, while Seoul manages conflicting narratives over an attack on the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu and volatile domestic economic indicators.
The UK Pensions Commission has reported that 15 million people are not saving adequately for retirement, a figure that could rise to 19 million without action. The report also highlights a significant gender gap in private pension savings, with women approaching retirement holding half the median pension wealth of men.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai has called China's ongoing military activities the greatest source of regional instability, as Beijing announced a carrier task force deployment to the Western Pacific. The remarks follow a series of Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, including a second joint combat readiness patrol in a week.