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Local officials said five people were injured, including one woman in serious condition, after a Russian air attack on Kyiv damaged power lines and struck the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery. The strikes caused widespread outages affecting about 140,000 residents and set buildings and vehicles on fire, while Ukrainian air defenses reported contin…
Pakistan's prime minister said on social media that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end their war, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. While the exact terms have not been released, the pact reportedly calls for an immediate halt to military actions on all fronts, and prior reporting indicated …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traveled to Aughagower in western Ireland to trace his family roots, meet distant relatives and participate in local religious and commemorative rituals. On a trip en route to the G7 meeting in France, he used public appearances in Dublin to urge deeper cooperation between Canada, Ireland and Europe as the post-C…
Thousands marched in Geneva to protest the Group of Seven summit scheduled across the border, expressing opposition to concentrated political and economic power. While the demonstration was mostly peaceful, some participants set fire to a Tesla and damaged a bank, prompting a heavy police presence and preemptive security measures by local businesse…
New York City is preparing a championship parade for the Knicks on Thursday after the team ended a 53-year NBA title drought with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 on Saturday. The celebration follows chaotic scenes in the city tied to a World Cup match at the New York New Jersey stadium, including a shuttle bus set alight in Times S…
A brief but heavy storm in Houston on the morning of June 14 soaked fans of Germany and Curaçao who arrived early for their teams' World Cup opener, prompting a rush for umbrellas, raincoats and beer. A store opposite the stadium reported brisk sales as supplies dwindled. Some locals were prepared, while others prioritized finding beer because stad…
At least six Palestinians were killed in Gaza in separate incidents of strikes and gunfire, health officials said, as mediators concluded week-long discussions aimed at implementing the second phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. The violence coincided with diplomatic efforts to secure disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal outlined in a 15-poin…
Late-night celebrations in Midtown Manhattan over the New York Knicks' NBA title erupted into disorder as crowds swarmed World Cup shuttle buses, set a city-hired school bus on fire and witnesses reported a teenager wounded by gunfire. Police later moved in with riot gear and mounted units to clear areas around Madison Square Garden.
Taiwan's government has published an online channel aimed at Chinese nationals who wish to provide intelligence-related information. The National Security Bureau says the site responds to growing public discontent in China and seeks to broaden Taiwan's sources of intelligence, though the site is inaccessible from within China without circumvention …
On June 13, armed assailants abducted James Boyard, a senior figure serving as cabinet director at Haiti's Defense Ministry and inspector general of the national police, in Port-au-Prince's Bourdon neighborhood. The seizure, reported on Saturday, is described as the highest-ranking official abduction in recent years and underscores the growing infl…
U.S. and Pakistani officials indicated a framework agreement to halt fighting between the United States and Iran could be signed imminently, with Pakistan preparing an electronic signing. Tehran, however, did not confirm a specific date and its foreign ministry warned the ceremony might not occur immediately. Hardline protests in Iran and ongoing m…
Swiss voters are deciding whether to adopt a constitutional amendment proposed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP) that would legally cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050. The measure, framed by supporters as a response to immigration-driven pressure on housing and public services, could trigger a review of Switzerland’s free…
State authorities in Oaxaca have opened a formal investigation after the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, Jose Angel Bravo Martinez, was fatally shot in the Mixteca region. Security forces have begun operations to find those responsible while state investigators and forensic teams work the scene in coordination with federal security officials. Offici…
Viktor Orban was re-elected as leader of Hungary's Fidesz party for a further year by an almost unanimous delegate vote, despite the party's loss of power in the April 12 election to the centre-right Tisza party. Orban, 62, who coined an 'illiberal' model of governance and has influenced right-wing movements abroad, faced internal pressure to step …
Weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff, hotels and motels near MetLife Stadium have raised rates dramatically but are seeing lower-than-expected bookings. Newly renovated properties advertise premium pricing for the July 19 final while occupancy for earlier matches remains subdued, industry data and hotel staff say. Analysts point to high tic…
Elderly residents of Zvernec, a coastal village in southern Albania, say land they reclaimed after communism was sold in 2024 and is now being developed as part of a multi-billion-euro luxury resort backed by international investors including Jared Kushner. The villagers presented deeds and tax records and have an ongoing court case; developers and…
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their Group D opener in Inglewood. An early own goal, a second Balogun strike before halftime, a Paraguay reply in the second half, and a stoppage-time finish by Giovanni Reyna completed the scoring. The U.S. now prepare to face Australia on June 19 in Seattle; Paraguay trav…
U.S. and Iranian officials indicated on Friday that an initial memorandum of understanding to end their war is close, with both sides reportedly agreeing on a text and Washington expecting to sign in the coming days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hailed the tentative deal as evidence of Iran's strength, even as U.S. forces shot down multip…
A Pennsylvania medical examiner has determined that a 31-year-old Haitian woman who died days after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody succumbed to hypothermia and that her death is a homicide. The report highlights the woman’s mental health needs and language barriers at the time of release, and notes official sta…
A drone strike in a village close to Russia's border in the Bryansk region killed one person and injured another, regional officials said. Russian defence bodies reported the interception of dozens to hundreds of drones over a 12-hour period, with differing tallies from regional and federal sources. Moscow officials said drones headed for the capit…
North Korea's foreign ministry publicly denounced a recent U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, saying the move will exacerbate tensions on the Korean peninsula. The statement, carried by state media KCNA, said U.S.-South Korea military cooperation is being systematically strengthen…
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang, told reporters that a recent two-week trip to the United States helped correct widespread misunderstandings about her party’s pro-engagement stance toward China. During the visit she met members of Congress, academics and think-tank representatives, and reiterated that seeking dialogue with Beijing d…
Moody's affirmed the United Arab Emirates' Aa2 long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings and kept a stable outlook, despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early March. The decision reflects the country's high per-capita income, diversified economy, solid institutions and very low federal debt, balanced against regiona…
Moody's Ratings has affirmed the Government of Abu Dhabi's long-term issuer ratings at Aa2 and its short-term ratings at P-1, maintaining a stable outlook. The decision rests on the emirate's exceptionally large financial assets, a substantial hydrocarbon endowment and very high 2025 per capita income, despite material credit risks stemming from a …
Moody's Investors Service revised Trinidad & Tobago's sovereign outlook from negative to stable and maintained the Ba2 long-term local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The agency cited higher forecast oil and gas prices, a more favorable external maturity schedule following a $1 billion eurobond in January 2026 and sufficie…
