US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer
The Trump administration says the cartel is responsible for a significant share of fentanyl entering the country.
Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi
Killing of Canadian national was ‘significant escalation in India’s repression efforts’ but leaders shake hands at G7
Canada’s spy agency has warned that the assassination in British Columbia of a prominent Sikh activist signaled a “significant escalation in India’s repression efforts” and reflects a broader, transnational campaign by the government in New Delhi to threaten dissidents.
The report was made public a day after Mark Carney shook hands with Narendra Modi at the G7 and pledged to restore diplomatic relations in a very public attempt to turn the page on the bitter diplomatic row unleashed by the murder of the Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Continue reading...Israel and Iran at War: ‘Trump and Netanyahu Set a Trap for the Iranians’ – Podcasts – Haaretz
- Israel and Iran at War: 'Trump and Netanyahu Set a Trap for the Iranians' - Podcasts Haaretz
- Israel tried to break Iran – but it may have actually helped unite it Al Jazeera
- Taking on Israel’s greatest foe has banished Netanyahu’s political troubles in an instant CNN
- Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war The Washington Post
- Israel’s blitz on Iran is fraught with uncertainty The Economist
Fears voiced as Britons in Israel advised to stay while embassy families depart
UK Foreign Office causes confusion as it urges British nationals to register their presence but not to leave
The UK government removed families of Foreign Office officials from Israel due to security concerns but is continuing to advise British nationals to remain and to follow local guidance – prompting questions over whether the approaches are consistent.
While the dependants of diplomatic staff have left as a “precautionary measure”, with staff remaining at the embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate in Jerusalem, the broader travel advice has not changed.
Continue reading...Iranian opposition supporters grapple with US and Israeli regime change plans – The Guardian
- Iranian opposition supporters grapple with US and Israeli regime change plans The Guardian
- The David Frum Show: What Comes Next for Iran? The Atlantic
- Collapse of Iranian regime could have unintended consequences for U.S. and Israel The Globe and Mail
- Iran War Reflects a Changed Middle East and a New Israeli Military Doctrine The New York Times
- For Trump, both action and inaction in Iran have consequences, says Karim Sadjadpour The Economist
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth
Critics have denounced the US ruling as endangering transgender youth by preventing medical access to puberty blockers.
‘No-bra, no-exam’ rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage
A video goes viral showing female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras.
After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on
A cruise missile slammed into an ordinary residential block early on Tuesday, likely travelling at about 500mph.
After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on – BBC
- After a night of terror in Kyiv, the search for dead goes on BBC
- Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing at least 15 NPR
- Clashes erupt in southwestern Ukraine over church control amid shift away from Moscow-affiliated clergy The Kyiv Independent
- Russia hits Kyiv with deadliest attack of the year; G-7 avoids talk of Ukraine The Washington Post
- Kyiv rescuers continue to find more bodies as death toll from latest Russian aerial attack climbs to 28 PBS
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle
The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
Iran war gives Netanyahu political breathing room in Israel
Israeli PM faced uncertain future amid no-confidence vote, but confrontation with Iran unites Israel's politicians.
‘They sang about my family’s death’: Father’s anger exposes divide in Israeli society
An Iranian missile killed Kasem's family in an Arab-majority town in Israel. The response shone a light on deep social issues.
Iran missile strikes: Father’s anger exposes divide in Israeli society – BBC
- Iran missile strikes: Father's anger exposes divide in Israeli society BBC
- Are Israel's safe rooms ineffective and bomb shelters preferable during Iranian attacks? Haaretz
- I spoke to the Israelis shaken by Iran’s bunker-busting missiles The Telegraph
- Five more victims of Iranian missile strikes in Petah Tikva and Haifa named The Times of Israel
- As Iran Fires at Israel, Palestinians Get Caught in the Crossfire The New York Times
Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t – Ars Technica
- Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t Ars Technica
- Spain Blames Planning Missteps and Technical Problems for Huge Power Outage The New York Times
- Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by 'voltage surge' dw.com
- Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms BBC
- Explainer: What caused the Iberian power outage and what happens next? Reuters
Dozens of MEPs to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of Viktor Orbán
As many as 70 said to be planning to show solidarity at LGBTQ+ march after Hungary’s PM tried to ban it
Dozens of MEPs are expected to attend the Pride march in Budapest this month, in defiance of the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, who has tried to ban the event.
In a debate in the European parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs from liberal, left and green groups pledged to be in Budapest on 28 June for the parade to show solidarity with gay Hungarians.
Continue reading...Iranian regime collapse would be serious blow for Russia
While some in Moscow have tried to put positive spin on Israel’s assault, Kremlin risks losing key strategic partner
When a group of Russian and Iranian foreign policy officials arranged to meet in Moscow for a conference titled “Russian-Iranian cooperation in a changing world”, they probably did not anticipate just how timely that phrase would turn out to be.
Seated around a table on Wednesday at the President hotel near the Kremlin, officials from both sides were forced to confront a stark new reality: Iran’s regime – a key ally of Moscow – is facing its most serious threat in decades.
Continue reading...Echoes of Brexit as Starmer is pressed to seize initiative on human rights | Jessica Elgot
Labour MPs fighting Reform want action and a European renegotiation looks unappealing. How would the PM sell a third way?
Can a lefty human rights lawyer be the one to take on Britain’s uneasy relationship with the European convention on human rights (ECHR)?
It is the most unlikely of causes for Keir Starmer. But there is a growing feeling in government that he should seize the initiative.
Continue reading...Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait – Reuters
- Ships advised to keep their distance from Iran around Hormuz Strait Reuters
- Former Iranian minister calls for Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Wall Street isn’t freaking out about Israel and Iran yet. This could change their minds CNN
- Strait of Hormuz oil flows at risk amid Israel-Iran tensions dw.com
- Visual analysis: GPS interference raises risk of accidents in Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies
Trump administration's battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.
The propaganda war between Israel and Iran
As Israel and Iran launch strikes against each other, a parallel propaganda war is taking place.