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Israeli officials and a former prime minister have criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a strike on Beirut, reportedly at the urging of US President Donald Trump. A poll shows most Israelis oppose allowing Trump to dictate military actions, while political blocs shift in the Knesset.
President Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies, while the Justice Department pauses its implementation following a court order. The fund, which faced legal setbacks and bipartisan criticism, was designed to resolve Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Meanwhile, January 6 defendants are pursuing compensation through other legal avenues.
The Pentagon has prohibited journalists from entering its press office, which has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. The move, confirmed by acting press secretary Joel Valdez, follows a series of restrictions on press access and legal challenges from The New York Times. Media freedom advocates have condemned the action as an escalation of efforts to curtail independent reporting.
A $1.8 billion fund created by the Trump administration to compensate alleged victims of government 'weaponization' has been temporarily halted by federal court orders and faced fierce opposition from Senate Republicans. The fund, part of a legal settlement with the Justice Department, has been paused until June 12 for further review, with critics calling it a slush fund.
A US appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender troops is discriminatory, but allowed enlistment restrictions to remain for now. The decision blocks the expulsion of current service members while litigation continues, with a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Trump administration has agreed to temporarily freeze a $1.8 billion compensation program for alleged victims of government 'weaponisation,' a plan critics have called a 'slush fund' for political allies. The decision follows a federal judge's order blocking fund operations ahead of a June 12 hearing.
Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, has confidentially filed for a US IPO, potentially becoming one of the first major AI pure-plays to go public. The move comes amid a valuation of $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI's $852 billion, and sets the stage for a high-stakes test of investor appetite for AI stocks.
Iranian officials say Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon threaten a ceasefire with the United States that took effect in April, with state media reporting a halt to talks even as other Iranian channels say dialogue will continue. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, while Beirut and Tehran trade sharp words over Lebanon’s place in the wider diplomacy.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accepting the 2026 Profile in Courage Award, warned that political interference in monetary policy could permanently undermine public trust in the central bank. His remarks come amid ongoing legal battles over President Trump's attempts to remove Fed officials, including Governor Lisa Cook.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won the first round of Colombia’s presidential election, setting up a runoff with leftist senator Iván Cepeda. The result upends expectations and highlights voter frustration with the current government, as traditional conservative forces collapse.
President Donald Trump has appointed US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, adding to his existing role as envoy to Syria. The appointment signals a continued US push to reduce Iranian influence and stabilize both countries, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio praising Barrack's contributions.
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun completed a two-week US visit, meeting lawmakers, think tanks, and academics. She expressed willingness to meet President Trump, outlined her party's stance on defense, and called for cross-strait peace without 'de jure independence.'
A BBC Verify analysis of satellite images and videos reveals that Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since the conflict began in February. The findings challenge official US assertions of Iranian military weakness, while President Trump claims US strikes have destroyed 55% of Iran's restored capabilities.
Colombia's presidential election will be decided in a June 21 runoff between leftist Senator Iván Cepeda and right-wing newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella, after Sunday's vote left no candidate with a majority. The campaign was marked by violence, including the assassination of a presidential candidate, and the outcome could reshape Colombia's security policy and international alliances.
A potential US-Iran deal faces further delays as President Trump seeks additional amendments, while Iran's negotiator insists on securing Iranian rights. The IDF expresses concerns over the deal ignoring ballistic missile threats, and Israel's advance into Lebanon continues.
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran does not trust US guarantees, as reports emerge President Trump sent back a tougher peace proposal. Multiple outlets report a fragile ceasefire since April, with Pakistan mediating and disputes over nuclear material and frozen assets unresolved.
As the US withdraws from its conflict with Iran, analysts from Dawn and The Guardian describe a war that failed to achieve its aims, empowered hardliners in Tehran, and shifted global power dynamics in favor of Russia and China. The conflict is compared to Vietnam in its strategic miscalculation, though on a smaller scale, with lasting consequences for US influence and the international order.
Brazil holds the world's second-largest rare earth reserves but exports only a tiny fraction of global production. With Washington's encouragement and new investments, the country aims to become a major supplier, though significant infrastructure and technological hurdles remain.
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men, according to official statements. The operation, part of the 'Southern Spear' offensive, has now resulted in over 200 deaths, but legal experts and rights groups question the legality of such strikes.
Former First Lady Jill Biden has revealed in a CBS interview that she feared her husband was having a stroke during his disastrous June 2024 debate performance. Her comments, part of a promotional tour for her memoir, have renewed attention on the pivotal moment that led to Biden's withdrawal from the race.