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AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said Iran has about 21-22% of its missiles remaining after US-Israeli strikes, while Western intelligence suggests Tehran retains about three-quarters of its pre-war arsenal. The conflicting assessments come as a framework deal for ending the war excludes any discussion of Iran's missile programme.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees no point in such talks. Zelenskyy had published an open letter urging direct negotiations to end the war, but Putin described the letter as rude and insincere, while Zelenskyy accused Russia of choosing war.
AI summaryIran's national football team received US visas just 10 days before their World Cup opener, but several staff and federation officials, including the federation chief, were denied entry. The team has relocated its base to Tijuana, Mexico, amid a war with the US, marking the first time a host nation receives a team it is at war with.
AI summaryThe Trump administration and the Shield of the Americas alliance have condemned efforts to overthrow Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz, while protests over economic reforms paralyze the country. Washington has offered emergency assistance and a $20m anti-drug deal, as former President Evo Morales calls for early elections.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for face-to-face negotiations, stating he saw 'no point' in such a meeting. Zelenskyy had proposed direct talks in a third country to end the war, but Putin insisted Russia will achieve its military goals and demanded Ukraine's capitulation on key territorial issues.
AI summaryAt a summit in Montenegro, EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pledged to accelerate the integration of six Western Balkan countries into the bloc, proposing 'gradual integration' and discussing new safeguards for future members. The move comes amid renewed geopolitical urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
AI summaryIreland has banned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their conduct towards Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists. The decision, confirmed by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, has drawn international attention and calls for EU-wide sanctions.
AI summaryNepali mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, survived nearly a week on Mount Everest after going missing on May 30, and was found crawling toward base camp on June 4. His family, who had begun mourning rituals, has accused the expedition company of failing to deploy search teams in time and demands an investigation. Doctors report he is stable, though recovering from frostbite, dehydration, and a fractured thigh bone.
AI summaryAstronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their docked Crew Dragon spacecraft on Friday as Russian cosmonauts worked to repair a worsening air leak in the station's Russian segment. NASA and Roscosmos have been debating the cause and fix for months, with the leak rate escalating from one to two pounds of air per day.
AI summaryIran's military claims it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, while US Central Command denies the incident. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions over maritime security and sanctions enforcement.
AI summaryIsraeli military strikes persist in southern Lebanon despite a signed ceasefire, with fresh casualties reported. Meanwhile, Tehran accuses Washington of breaching a separate ceasefire following US strikes in Iran. The fragile truces face mounting challenges from Hezbollah's rejection and escalating regional tensions.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump both made conciliatory statements about India on Friday, with Putin affirming that India's cooperation with the US will not harm its relations with Russia, and Trump expressing confidence in a trade deal with India while calling PM Modi a 'good friend'.
AI summaryOn the 98th day of the Iran war, Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, and an Iranian adviser raises concerns about a draft deal. Lebanon's death toll exceeds 3,500.
AI summaryChinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, his first trip in nearly seven years, as Beijing seeks to reassert its influence over Pyongyang amid deepening North Korea-Russia relations. The visit follows Xi's recent summits with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump personally appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to use Beijing's influence over Moscow to end the Ukraine war, according to multiple sources. The appeal came during last month's summit in Beijing, as negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have stalled. Trump has been pressuring Kyiv to reach a deal, while Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine last month.
AI summaryPolish qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeated Diana Shnaider 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final at the French Open, where she will face Mirra Andreeva, who beat Marta Kostyuk in the other semifinal.
AI summaryThe US House of Representatives rejected a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib that would have required the withdrawal of all US forces from Lebanon within seven days. The measure failed 324-92, with a majority of Democrats joining Republicans in opposition, citing the absence of US combat operations in Lebanon.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, proposing a full ceasefire during talks. The Kremlin acknowledged receipt, while Putin expressed conditional willingness to negotiate, and US President Donald Trump endorsed the idea of a meeting.
AI summaryOvernight Israeli strikes in Gaza City killed at least nine Palestinians, with families gathering at Shifa Hospital to mourn. Since an October ceasefire, more than 936 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The violence continues despite international focus on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
AI summaryFormer US National Security Adviser John Bolton has reached a deal to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information, potentially avoiding prison time. The agreement includes a $2.25 million fine and is set to be entered at a re-arraignment on June 26.