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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.
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
US‑Israel Strikes Cripple Iran’s Natanz Oil Tank Ports
Satellite images captured by Airbus, Planet Labs, Sentinel and Vantor reveal extensive damage across Iranian and Gulf sites after the US‑Israel war, including the Natanz enrichment complex, Siri Islan
Taiwan calls Chinese Coast Guard patrols provocative
Taiwan’s defence minister condemned a Chinese Coast Guard operation east of the island as a provocative, cognitive‑warfare act, prompting coordinated military‑coast guard intelligence and a public exp
Iranian Missiles Intercepted Over Jordan
Missiles believed to have been launched from Iran toward Israel were intercepted over Jordan, with debris recovered in the country's north and air raid sirens sounding in Amman for the first time sinc
Gillibrand Bills Aim to Rein in Military AI
Democratic senators introduced legislation to limit military AI use in high-consequence scenarios, drawing praise and skepticism from experts concerned about human oversight in warfare.
Gaza and its people may not survive this phase of ceasefire
Israel continues to expand its military control over Gaza despite a declared ceasefire, seizing 60% of the territory and restricting aid, pushing the population into an uninhabitable zone.
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
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel, Tehran Celebrates
Iran launched missiles toward Israel, with Iranian state TV broadcasting scenes of celebration in Tehran as the missiles flew overhead, citing retaliation for Israel's attack in Beirut and other cease
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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