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Netanyahu Orders Israeli Army to Control 70% of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to expand its control over Gaza to 70% of the territory, a move that exceeds the current 60% and raises legal and humanitarian conce
Pentagon $1.85B Study of Japanese, Korean Warship Build
The Pentagon is moving toward a shift by allocating $1.85 billion in its FY‑2027 budget to study and procure U.S. warships from Japanese and South Korean shipyards, a step that could be the first fore
Philippines probes structure at Scarborough Shoal
Satellite images captured a floating raft and barrier at the entrance of Scarborough Shoal in late May, prompting the Philippines to investigate a new structure. Images taken on June 1 show the featur
Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
The Senate is moving forward with a debate on funding for ICE, while Israel and Lebanon have negotiated a new ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” during a tense call and sig
To Lam's ASEAN Tour Lifts Vietnam Into Bloc's Top Tier
Vietnamese President To Lam wrapped a three-nation Southeast Asian tour, capping a diplomatic blitz in which Hanoi has elevated ties with seven of ten ASEAN peers and established strategic partnership
China Builds 6-Sq-Km Island in Six Months
China has built a 6-square-kilometre island on Antelope Reef in the South China Sea in just six months — a likely world record for dredging speed — as Vietnam and the Philippines race to build up thei
Lebanon, Israel agree to ceasefire after US talks
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to implement a ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks in Washington, marking a step toward de-escalation in their ongoing conflict.
China Launches Submarine from Jiangnan Shipyard
China covertly unveiled a new stealthy, sailless submarine class at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard, a move that signals a significant technological advance in its fast‑growing naval fleet and underscore
Republican Senators Warn GOP of Double‑Digit Indie Gap
Republican senators warn that President Trump’s low approval and weak support among independents could drive the GOP into a historic November wipeout, as Democrats hold a double‑digit lead among swing
Netanyahu retreats from Beirut strikes after Trump pressure
Trump personally intervened to block Netanyahu's planned major strikes on Beirut, exposing how Israel's military and political decisions remain subordinate to a U.S. president who prioritizes an Iran
Trump pushes Abraham Accords as Iran deal condition
President Trump has been urging regional leaders to expand the Abraham Accords, framing normalization as a debt owed and a prerequisite for an Iran settlement. The article notes that Arab and Muslim s
Chinese police bar Tiananmen graves; Hong Kong detains
Chinese authorities barred Tiananmen families from visiting graves on the 37th anniversary, Hong Kong police detained activists at a limited gathering, and U.S. officials and human‑rights groups conde
Trump stalls Iran ceasefire as strikes continue
President Donald Trump is stalling on finalizing a 60-day Iran ceasefire extension, demanding changes that Iranian officials have not accepted, while U.S. and Iranian strikes continue to erode the tru
North Korea unveils uranium plant, vows rapid boost
North Korea revealed a new uranium enrichment plant, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal at an exponential rate. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say the site i
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion
Taiwan plans to expand its anti‑ship missile arsenal to more than 1,800 weapons by early 2029, part of an asymmetric strategy to deter a Chinese blockade or invasion. The buildup, centered on U.S.‑sup
Bazaaris lead Iran protests in Shiraz, Tabriz, Tehran
Iran’s government approval has fallen to a historic low, sparking mass protests in major cities such as Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran. The merchant class, known as bazaaris, are heading the demonstrations
House Passes 215‑208 Resolution to Pull Trump Troops
The U.S. House approved a 215‑208 resolution compelling President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran conflict and mandating congressional approval for any further military action.
Watch: Kuwait releases video of Iranian drone strike on airport that killed Indian
Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation released footage showing the aftermath of a drone strike on Kuwait International Airport that killed an Indian national and injured at least 63 people, p
US, Five Eyes Warn of Chinese Spy Activity on LinkedIn
U.S. and its intelligence partners, including the Five Eyes alliance, issued a rare joint warning that Chinese spies are exploiting job‑search platforms such as LinkedIn to target government employees
UN envoy: Ukrainian children endure six years of online school
The UN's top envoy on children in conflict, Vanessa Frazier, documented the devastating toll of the Russia-Ukraine war on children on both sides after visiting Ukraine, the Russian frontline city of B
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