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Netanyahu Vows to Strike Iran 'Whenever Necessary'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebuffed President Trump's claim that the U.S. 'calls the shots' in the Iran war, vowing Israel will strike Tehran 'whenever necessary' in self-defen
Watch: INDIA bloc’s latest huddle: What emerged behind closed doors? | Above the Fold | 08.06.2026
Today's top headlines feature the India bloc’s strategy meeting, rising alliance tensions, an escalating US‑Iran conflict, a major West Bengal arrest, and Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea.
Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says - Reuters
Ukraine's military leadership says the armed forces reclaimed over 600 square kilometers of land in 2026, outpacing losses and achieving a net gain of nearly 100 square kilometers in May.
French Rafale downs drone in Latvian airspace
A French Rafale fighter on NATO's Baltic Air Police mission shot down a drone that crossed into Latvian airspace from Russia, the latest of several drone incursions along NATO's eastern border.
HQ-16F: China defends mainland rear against precision
China's deployment of the HQ-16F surface-to-air missile opposite Taiwan signals that Beijing is preparing to defend its strategic rear — nuclear sites, leadership bunkers, and invasion staging areas —
Singapore PM calls US‑China ties 'mutual disruption'
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned that the United States and China are locked in a ‘mutually assured disruption’ where reciprocal restrictions would harm both economies.
Trump urges restraint, Israel bombs Iran anyway
President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran after a missile exchange, but Israel launched a bombing of Iran anyway.
Israel, Iran exchange strikes as Houthis rejoin war
Despite U.S. calls for deescalation, Israel and Iran exchange strikes as regional actors like the Houthis reenter the conflict, undermining American efforts to control the outcome.
French Rafale shoots down Russian drone over Latvia
A French Rafale jet, part of NATO's Baltic Air Police, shot down an unidentified drone that entered Latvia’s airspace from Russia, near Berzgale at 0705 GMT, with no injuries or damage reported.
Taiwan Slams China Coast Guard Patrols as 'Provocative'
Taiwan's defence minister labelled Chinese Coast Guard patrols east of the island a 'provocative act' on Monday, after Taipei said it expelled the four vessels in a standoff triggered by Japan-Philipp
Xi Visits North Korea, Vows Ties at 'New Heights'
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on June 8 — his first since 2019 — meeting Kim Jong Un and pledging to bring their countries' ties to 'new heights' through deeper diploma
Israel pauses Iran strikes after Trump reports nuclear
Israel and Iran have paused military strikes after U.S. intervention, with both sides citing a temporary halt but warning of renewed action if provoked.
Xi Jinping Visits Pyongyang to Revive Ties Amid
Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for his first visit in nearly seven years, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea relations amid shifting regional alliances and post-pandemic recovery.
South Korea Overhauls Elections After Ballot Shortage Crisis
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered an overhaul of the country's election process after ballot paper shortages at the June 3 local elections triggered protests and fraud accusations. The
Nikol Pashinyan Re‑elected, Steering Armenia Westward
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was re‑elected, a result that signals a continued shift toward the West despite Russian pressure, according to several outlets.
Myanmar junta controls 21% of territory, resistance 42%
Despite US media hype of a military resurgence, the junta controls only about a fifth of Myanmar’s territory as of 2026, while resistance forces hold the majority and retain popular support.
China Warplanes Hover, Nvidia Pledges $150bn Taiwan
During Computex, Taiwan faced heightened Chinese military activity while global chipmakers announced massive AI investments, underscoring the island’s strategic tech importance and the security risks
Zelenskyy Meets Abramovich in Kyiv to Offer Help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Russian magnate Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv offering assistance and acting as a backchannel to President Putin. Zelenskyy said the meeting was
Bolton warns Trump Iran Deal Spark Nuclear Arms Race
Former national security adviser John Bolton warned that President Trump’s approach to Iran could ignite a regional nuclear arms race, as Gulf states reconsider their security strategies amid escalati
Xi to Visit North Korea Amid Deepening Russia Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to North Korea, a trip that comes as Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear capabilities have surged thanks to Russian technology. The deepening North Korea‑Russ
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