India top general admits aerial ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan
General Anil Chauhan appears to confirm India lost at least one jet during conflict with Pakistan earlier this month.
Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine – The Kyiv Independent
- Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
- Germany vows to step up militarily but rhetoric may struggle to match reality The Guardian
- Germany's Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles BBC
- Germany Says It Will Step Up Weapons Support for Ukraine The New York Times
- What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants? Al Jazeera
Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens – CNN
- Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens CNN
- In Emaciated Children, Gaza’s Hunger Is Laid Bare The New York Times
- Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says BBC
- Updates: UN says all of Gaza facing famine as Israel attacks aid seekers Al Jazeera
- Hamas seeks amendments to the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza The Hill
French Holocaust Memorial, Three Synagogues Vandalized With Green Paint in Paris – Haaretz
- French Holocaust Memorial, Three Synagogues Vandalized With Green Paint in Paris Haaretz
- Antisemitic vandal defaces Holocaust memorial, synagogues with green paint in Paris The Jerusalem Post
- Paris Holocaust museum and synagogues vandalized in antisemitic attack Ynetnews
- Vandals target Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues with paint France 24
- Holocaust memorial, two synagogues in Paris vandalized with green paint The Times of Israel
Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.
Enlightened Americans should stay and fight, not leave
Declarations from abroad, however poignant, are not substitutes for showing up and standing up for democracy.
Thousands Rally in Bulgaria to Protest Plan for Euro Adoption – Bloomberg.com
- Thousands Rally in Bulgaria to Protest Plan for Euro Adoption Bloomberg.com
- Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency AP News
- Bulgaria likely to get EU Commission go-ahead to adopt euro from 2026, officials say Reuters
- Thousands protest in Bulgaria against Euro and to maintain national currency Euronews
- EU member Bulgaria faces protests over adopting the euro The Courier Times
UK trade secretary to seek exemption from US steel and aluminium tariffs
Trump announced on Friday night that he planned to double rates on imported steel, piling more pressure on the industry
The UK’s trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, will meet his US counterpart next week to thrash out a timeline for exempting the UK from US steel and aluminium tariffs after Donald Trump announced he would double them.
British officials are seeking clarity on the implications of Trump’s announcement on Friday night that he planned to double the tariffs from 25% to 50% from Wedneday 4 June, piling further pressure on global steel trade.
Continue reading...Iran increases stockpile of enriched Uranium by 50 percent, IAEA says
UN nuclear watchdog warns Tehran could be close to weapons-grade enriched uranium, as negotiations with the US continue.
Indian military chief acknowledges loss of fighter jets in May conflict with Pakistan – CNN
- Indian military chief acknowledges loss of fighter jets in May conflict with Pakistan CNN
- 'Numbers not important, rectified tactical mistakes': CDS Anil Chauhan on Pakistan's claim of downing Ind Times of India
- Operation Sindoor Fallout: Congress Demands Special Parliament Session on CDS Remarks Deccan Herald
- India top general admits aerial ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan Al Jazeera
- How many jets did India lose in clash with Pakistan? What Defence Chief said Hindustan Times
Turkey arrests dozens including opposition party members – BBC
- Turkey arrests dozens including opposition party members BBC
- Turkey detains five mayors in latest crackdown on opposition Financial Times
- Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in crackdown The Times of Israel
- Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition-run Istanbul municipality Star Tribune
- Police detain 32 Istanbul municipal officials linked to corruption | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
In Just Hours, the Waters Rose to Roof Level – Newser
- In Just Hours, the Waters Rose to Roof Level Newser
- Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 151 The New York Times
- Nigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state BBC
- At least 115 killed in floods in central Nigeria The Guardian
- Over 150 killed as torrential rain unleashes floods in northern Nigeria Euronews
Vandals target Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues with paint – France 24
- Vandals target Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues with paint France 24
- Holocaust memorial, two synagogues in Paris vandalized with green paint The Times of Israel
- Several Paris Jewish institutions sprayed with green paint Reuters
- Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial AP News
- Synagogues and Holocaust memorial splattered with paint as Jewish sites vandalised in Paris Yahoo
Nigeria floods death toll crosses 150 as thousands displaced
At least 3,018 people displaced and 265 houses destroyed in the floods in central Nigeria as more rains are feared.
Israel blocks Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers, Israeli official says – Reuters
- Israel blocks Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers, Israeli official says Reuters
- Israel Bars Arab Foreign Ministers From High-Level West Bank Visit The New York Times
- Israel blocks Saudi-led delegation from visiting Palestinian Authority Axios
- Arab ministers condemn Israel’s ‘ban’ on planned West Bank visit Al Jazeera
- Not since 1967 has a senior Saudi official been to the West Bank. Until now. Middle East Eye
Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake – 76 km S of Kushiro, Japan, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 08:37 am (Universal Time) – – Volcano Discovery
- Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - 76 km S of Kushiro, Japan, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 08:37 am (Universal Time) - Volcano Discovery
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan's Hokkaido, JMA says Reuters
- Earthquake of magnitute 6.1 strikes Japan Times of India
- Earthquake today: 6.1-magnitude tremor shakes Japan's Hokkaido Mint
- Earthquake alert (automated) Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.
Israel’s ‘violations’ in Gaza make world more dangerous, Norway warns
Low respect for international law and human rights set worrying precedent, international development minister says
Israel is setting a dangerous precedent for international human rights law violations in Gaza that is making the whole world more dangerous, Norway’s international development minister has warned.
Norway has played a historical role in the region, including by facilitating the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestinians that led to a celebrated breakthrough deal in 1993. Last year it recognised the Palestinian state, one of a minority of European countries to do so.
Continue reading...China slams Macron over ‘unacceptable’ comments on Taiwan and Ukraine – politico.eu
- China slams Macron over ‘unacceptable’ comments on Taiwan and Ukraine politico.eu
- Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars BBC
- China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats Reuters
- Europe Sees China-Russia Threat as World’s ‘Greatest Challenge’ Bloomberg
- SHANGRI-LA: French President Macron Calls for Independent Coalition Between Europe, Asia USNI News
As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive – The Kyiv Independent
- As 50,000 Russian troops amass, Ukraine's Sumy Oblast braces for potential large-scale offensive The Kyiv Independent
- Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory amid fears of fresh ground offensive The Guardian
- Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone' BBC
- Ukraine orders evacuation of 11 villages on Russian border as Kyiv braces for Sumy offensive France 24
- Russia Appears to Launch New Offensive in Ukraine Amid Peace Talks The New York Times
Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory amid fears of fresh ground offensive
More than 200 settlements in Sumy region under evacuation orders after Russia take control of two villages
Ukrainian officials issued evacuation orders on Saturday for 11 more villages in the northern Sumy region after continued Russian gains led to fears that Moscow could be gearing up for a fresh ground offensive.
Russia advanced deeper into Ukrainian territory on Saturday, taking control of two more villages in Sumy and killing two people in a missile and drone barrage. More than 200 settlements in the region were already under evacuation orders.
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