Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025
Denmark deploys ‘saildrones’ in Baltic to protect undersea cables from Russia
US-made unmanned vessels will monitor maritime activity as part of trial, amid criticism over closer ties with America
Denmark is deploying floating drones on the Baltic Sea to protect undersea infrastructure and bolster maritime surveillance amid the growing threat of hybrid attacks from Russia.
The arrival of Saildrone, a California-based company, has prompted criticism in Denmark over forging tighter bonds with the US in such a sensitive area as digital security.
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Ordinary Zambians lose out twice: to global looting and local corruption | Letters
Emmanuel Mwamba and Fiona Mulaisho respond to an editorial on US aid cuts to Zambia and huge sums taken out of the country by multinationals
Your editorial (The Guardian view on Zambia’s Trumpian predicament: US aid cuts are dwarfed by a far bigger heist, 10 January) highlights research by Prof Andrew Fischer, and the exploitation of Zambia’s commodity resources via illicit financial schemes. Many Zambians have raised the issue of this looting for years, but have met coordinated resistance. Consequently, Zambia’s treasury loses billions of dollars in revenue. These losses are driven by well-known multinationals working in concert with certain insiders close to the Zambian state.
Your editorial also says: “The US decision to cut $50m a year in aid to Zambia … is dreadful, and the reason given, corruption, rings hollow.” Alas, I disagree and wish to place this in context.
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‘I was lying in bed… The ceiling fell in’: At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike
American, United Pause Middle East Flights on Rising Tension – Bloomberg.com
- American, United Pause Middle East Flights on Rising Tension Bloomberg.com
- How airlines are scrambling as escalating conflicts punch holes in the air map of the world CNN
- United Airlines, American Airlines halt flights to Dubai, Doha amid tensions The Times of Israel
- Airports close across the Mideast as the Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region’s airspace AP News
- American Airline Cancels Philadelphia to Doha Flights with 787 Aviation A2Z
Israel-Iran war undermines Beijing’s Mideast diplomatic push – France 24
- Israel-Iran war undermines Beijing’s Mideast diplomatic push France 24
- A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power The New York Times
- ‘If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace’: How China Views the Israel-Iran War Time Magazine
- Xi Shows No Sign of Rescuing Iran as Trump Ramps Up Pressure Bloomberg.com
- China Reacts to Trump Khamenei Threat Newsweek
Iran may shut down vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, lawmakers say – The Times of Israel
- Iran may shut down vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, lawmakers say The Times of Israel
- In Crisis With Iran, U.S. Military Officials Focus on Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Wall Street isn’t freaking out about Israel and Iran yet. This could change their minds CNN
- Oil Could Spike to $90 If Strait of Hormuz Shut, Citigroup Says Bloomberg.com
- Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates The Guardian
French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics
At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics – BBC
- At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics BBC
- As death toll rises, Gazans make life-risking journeys to seek food Reuters
- Israeli attacks kill at least 81 people including aid seekers in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Israel Kills Over 70, Wounds Hundreds as Tanks Open Fire on Aid Seekers in Gaza Truthout
- Dozens killed by Israeli fire as they sought desperately needed aid in Gaza, Palestinian health ministry says CNN
In Crisis With Iran, U.S. Military Officials Focus on Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times
- In Crisis With Iran, U.S. Military Officials Focus on Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Global oil supply: Iran may use threat of closing Strait of Hormuz as leverage only; analysts say markets Times of India
- 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
- Shell Says Ships Cautious Around Iran Due to Signal Jamming Bloomberg
Heavy damage, injuries as Iranian missile hits Beersheba hospital; dozens hurt in central cities – The Times of Israel
- Heavy damage, injuries as Iranian missile hits Beersheba hospital; dozens hurt in central cities The Times of Israel
- Live updates: Israel-Iran conflict, ballistic missile attacks, Trump weighs US involvement CNN
- 'I was lying in bed... The ceiling fell in': At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike BBC
- LIVE: Israel threatens to ‘eliminate’ Khamenei after Iranian missile strike Al Jazeera
- Live Updates: Israel Vows to Intensify Attacks After Iranian Missile Hits Hospital The New York Times
Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised at FIFA Club World Cup
Israeli attacks kill at least 81 people including aid seekers in Gaza
Spain wants exemption from NATO’s 5 percent defense spending target – politico.eu
- Spain wants exemption from NATO’s 5 percent defense spending target politico.eu
- The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending AP News
- Norway backs Nato’s 5% defence spending target despite Spain rejecting it as ‘unreasonable’ – Europe live The Guardian
- Sweden delays 3.5% GDP defense spending target, predicts 2032 deadline out of NATO summit Breaking Defense
- Norway to meet 5% NATO goal on defence, security spending, prime minister says Reuters