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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a severe heatwave from June 7 to 12, with temperatures expected to reach 48-51°C in parts of Sindh. The advisory covers most of the country, with PMD advising precautions against direct sunlight. Meanwhile, a record 51.5°C was set in Dadu, as global temperature trends continue to rise.
The US military said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk after shooting down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's navy reported firing warning shots at US forces, a claim denied by CENTCOM. The conflict is also pushing millions into acute hunger, the UN food agency warned.
The UN World Food Programme warns that up to 45 million additional people could be pushed into hunger as the Iran conflict continues to drive up energy and food prices. New data highlights acute food insecurity in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with aid operations strained by funding shortfalls and rising operational costs.
The US military says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The attacks mark an escalation in the Gulf conflict despite a ceasefire, with Kuwait reporting damage at its international airport and diplomatic fallout.
Russian 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.
Iran'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.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six people and forced thousands to flee, hours after Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire. Lebanese political leaders demand full Israeli withdrawal, while the humanitarian toll mounts.
The United Nations has raised its humanitarian appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million, citing a severe and deteriorating crisis after months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The revised figure comes as casualties exceed 3,500 and displacement tops one million, with aid agencies warning of looming catastrophe.
At 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.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has proscribed the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and issued a travel advisory urging visitors to leave the region ahead of a major protest called for June 9. The move follows recent deadly clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with officials expressing concern over the escalating tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's plenary session, focusing on economic sovereignty, the impact of sanctions, and the changing global trade landscape. He cited Russia's GDP growth, Rosneft's investments in India, and the doubling of BRICS' share in global trade.
Thailand has agreed to join a UN-backed conciliation process initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-standing maritime boundary dispute in the Gulf of Thailand. The process follows Bangkok's unilateral termination of a 2001 bilateral agreement. The disputed area holds significant natural gas and oil reserves valued at around $300 billion.
Recent abductions of schoolchildren and a retired general in Nigeria have heightened concerns over national security. Reports highlight incidents in Borno, Oyo, and Katsina states, as well as the killings of security personnel in Yobe. The Nigeria Union of Teachers has threatened to shut down classrooms unless the government addresses the crisis.
The Trump administration's plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a key US deep-sea monitoring network, has prompted warnings from scientists that global climate and weather forecasting will be severely degraded. Researchers say losing US ocean data would cause a 163% increase in error for annual ocean heating estimates, undermining storm and El Niño predictions worldwide. Meanwhile, the European Union is investing in new ocean monitoring capabilities, but experts stress these cannot replace the lost observations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in an interview with Izvestia, accused the West of pursuing the suppression and dismemberment of Russia, citing historical US strategy. He also described US-Russia dialogue on Ukraine as a 'vicious circle' while noting positive intentions from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Israeli 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.
The 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.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his family, alongside broader measures against Cuba's oil and gas company and military-linked entities, as Washington intensifies its pressure campaign on Havana.
China has accused the United States of using fabricated allegations to justify its terrorism designation of Cuba, as Washington tightens sanctions and indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro. Beijing vows continued support for Havana, including a 60,000-ton rice donation, while President Trump muses about taking over the island.
Overnight 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.