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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 17 people, according to Lebanese media, as the military issued evacuation orders including for the Christian quarter of Tyre for the first time. Hezbollah has continued attacks on Israeli troops, and the UN has announced an investigation into possible human rights violations.
A Ukrainian drone strike on the building housing the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol caused a major fire, nearly destroying the historic structure. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the painting had been digitized, which will allow its restoration, while original fragments of a 19th-century canvas survived the attack.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and EU leaders in Brussels, agreeing to expand investment in strategic industries and signing a digital trade agreement. Lee also requested EU consideration for South Korean steelmakers under new tariff rules.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said relations with the US have transformed under President Trump, citing a focus on economic cooperation. He invited Trump to visit Serbia and expressed support for Trump’s push for negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on the Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 panorama museum, calling it a 'barbaric act' and urging international organizations to assess it under international law. The museum, a cultural heritage site, sustained damage in the strike early on June 10. Zakharova also linked the attack to historical attempts to erase Russian memory and vowed restoration.
A year-long investigation by Global Witness has traced conflict coltan from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, through Rwanda, and into global supply chains, implicating major brands and revealing the failure of a key due diligence scheme.
Human Rights Watch released a report documenting war crimes by M23 rebels and the Rwandan army in eastern DR Congo, including forced recruitment and abusive detention. The Rwandan government dismissed the allegations, accusing HRW of selective scrutiny.
A Jakarta military court has sentenced four intelligence officers to prison terms of up to three years for a March acid attack that left activist Andrie Yunus blind in one eye. The officers were convicted of premeditated assault; rights groups and the victim’s lawyers have criticised the proceedings and the length of the sentences.
Iran has launched missiles at U.S. targets in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait after the U.S. struck Iranian sites in response to the downing of an American helicopter. The exchanges threaten the fragile ceasefire, with Jordan reporting it intercepted five missiles. The U.S. and Iran blame each other for the escalation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Kazan for a CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting on June 10, part of Russia's 2026 chairmanship. Discussions are set to cover the international and regional situation, cooperation prospects, and potential charter-based action against Armenia over unpaid contributions.
Germany's leading peace and conflict research institutes have released the 2026 Peace Report, warning of the comeback of 'warlords' in the 21st century. The report names Putin, Trump, and Netanyahu as examples, and criticizes Gulf states for their involvement in civil wars, while highlighting the impact of aid cuts on crisis dynamics.
Gaza's Health Ministry says more than 16,500 Palestinians requiring medical treatment abroad are being prevented from leaving, with 1,200 patients dying while awaiting approval. Over 60 US lawmakers have urged Israel to lift restrictions on cancer patients, as the UN calls for reopening all crossings.
A UN-mandated commission has released a report accusing Israeli authorities of involvement in West Bank settler attacks and stating that Hamas-affiliated forces committed war crimes in Gaza. The report paints a picture of Palestinian civilians caught between Israeli military operations, settler violence, and Hamas rule.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to visit Washington in July at President Donald Trump's invitation, with the White House meeting expected to focus on security, economic cooperation, and the disarmament of armed groups. The visit comes as Iraq faces economic strain from the regional conflict and pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have accused Ukraine of acting as a logistics hub for Western weapons that end up with terrorist groups in Africa, citing discoveries of Ukrainian-made drone components in Mali. The claims, reported by TASS, are part of Moscow's broader criticism of Western military support for Kyiv.
Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya revealed the five official candidates for the post of UN secretary-general, including IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet. Meanwhile, televised debates in Geneva saw three candidates participate, with Grossi absent and Senegal’s Macky Sall sending a video. The selection process begins July 24.
Protests in Nanyuki, Kenya, against a US-funded Ebola quarantine centre turned deadly, with multiple deaths reported and police using tear gas and live ammunition. The High Court has temporarily blocked the facility, but President Ruto's government vows to proceed.
A UN University report highlights the environmental toll of AI-driven data centres, naming Hong Kong among the most carbon-intensive hubs. The study projects energy and water use to double by 2030, urging governments to address the 'unintended impacts' of AI.
Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have begun talks with Palestinian factions in Cairo to advance the fragile Gaza ceasefire, focusing on the second phase of the agreement. Despite the truce in place since October, daily violence continues, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting at least 936 deaths since the ceasefire began.
Renewed tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran over the weekend have heightened Middle East tensions, despite US President Donald Trump's calls for restraint. Analysts suggest the escalation underscores Trump's limited control over Israeli actions and may strengthen Iran's hand in ongoing negotiations with Washington.