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US Downs Two Iranian Drones, Strikes Radar Sites Near Hormuz
U.S. forces shot down two Iranian attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the latest flashpoint in a widening military exchange that began with American strikes on Iranian coastal radar f
U.S. War with Iran Exposes Limits of Global Power
The United States’ protracted war with Iran, now dragging on month after month, exposes the limits of its military power and underscores a broader, historically rooted decline of American global hegem
Kuwait and Bahrain Condemn Iran's Seven Missile Attack
On June 6, 2026, Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned fresh Iranian missile attacks as a direct threat to its citizens and a dangerous escalation that violates its sovereignty. Bahrain’s foreign minist
China's Manufacturing Share Near One‑Third
The piece argues that the U.S.-China trade war will be prolonged, prompting the EU, Mercosur, and Canada to forge new trade ties while China’s manufacturing dominance expands. It criticizes Trump’s in
Iran fires missiles, drones at Bahrain; US intercepts
Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming they targeted U.S. military assets after U.S. strikes on Iranian surveillance sites. Bahrain and U.S. forces intercepted
US shoots down 4 Iranian drones, intercepts 6 missiles
U.S. forces downed four Iranian attack drones and intercepted six of seven ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating the fragile truce in the region amid ongoing indirect talks.
Biden Alumni Run for Governor, Downplay Ties
Three former Biden administration officials advanced in gubernatorial races but are downplaying their ties to the president amid mixed Democratic sentiment and low public approval of his tenure.
China stages first joint coast guard, survey ship move at Pratas
Taiwan accused China of staging its first coordinated coast guard and oceanographic survey vessel provocation near the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands in the northern South China Sea, prompting sharp
Kim Jong Un orders 10,000‑tonne destroyer for Xi visit
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un ordered the navy to build a 10,000‑tonne destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, while inspecting existing 5,000‑tonne warships ahead of Chinese President Xi
US downed Iranian missiles, drones; hits radar sites
On June 5 2026, the U.S. military intercepted six of seven Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain and shot down four Iranian drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revoluti
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The U.S. military intercepted Iranian attacks on Gulf allies, shooting down four drones over the Strait of Hormuz and downing six of seven ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain. In response,
Kim Jong Un Orders Kang Kon, Choe Hyon Deployed
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the naval destroyer Kang Kon during a navigation test, ordered its deployment along with the 5,000-ton warship Choe Hyon, and stressed the need to bolster nav
Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says
U.S. diplomat Raymond Greene told a Taipei forum that Taiwan should allocate its defence budget more efficiently, prioritising drones and other unmanned systems. Taiwan’s parliament has approved only
Taiwan racing to arm itself as US reliability wanes
Taiwan is rapidly expanding its anti‑ship missile arsenal, targeting a stockpile of over 1,800 weapons by early 2029, including 400 U.S. Harpoon missiles and a domestic run of Hsiung Feng II/III missi
Israel orders evacuations, strikes nine villages
Israel ordered evacuations of nine villages in southern Lebanon and launched airstrikes that killed six people, intensifying the humanitarian crisis for thousands of civilians after Hezbollah rejected
Iran war live: Iranian missiles target Kuwait, Bahrain after US-Iran clash
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched aerospace missiles against enemy bases in the region. The U.S. military reported Iran fired seven missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, but none
Putin Rejects Meeting Zelenskyy, Promotes New Order
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he sees no reason to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling a meeting pointless for ending the war. He also ruled out any talks and instead promote
US States Sue to Block Paramount‑Warner Bros. Deal
U.S. states are gearing up to file a lawsuit aimed at stopping Paramount Global’s planned purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. The news triggered a drop in Warner Bros. Discovery’s shares on June 5, an
EU Moves Toward 'Membership‑Lite' Plan for Candidates
The EU is edging closer to a ‘membership‑lite’ framework for candidate states, with leaders at a Balkan summit expressing optimism about rapid expansion. German politician Merz said the bloc will begi
Armenia's June 7 Vote Centers on Foreign Policy
Armenia heads to its first general election since 2021 on June 7, with a Crisis Group Q&A examining why foreign policy has dominated the campaign and what the results may mean for Yerevan's external r
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