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Belgian defense minister urges Trump to stop targeting PM Giorgia Meloni
Belgium's defense leadership has intervened following a social media dispute between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, highlighting Europe's security dependence on the US.
Russian strikes kill at least 22 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
Russia launched a massive wave of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 22 people and injuring 90. The attack occurred hours before President Zelenskyy was scheduled to attend a NATO summit in Ankara.
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Two commercial vessels, including the Al Rekayyat LNG tanker, were struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of indirect U.S.-Iran talks.
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to allow technocratic committee rule
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its long-standing administration in Gaza to facilitate a transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rebuilding begins
Authorities in Venezuela shift focus to reconstruction as the death toll from a rare earthquake doublet rises. Over 50,000 people are estimated to be unaccounted for.
Sri Lanka prison riots kill 26 and injure over 100 at Negombo facility
Violence at Negombo Prison left 26 people dead and more than 100 injured after clashes erupted between inmate groups. The incident highlighted that Sri Lankan prisons hold approximately four times their total capacity.
UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Folarin Balogun red card ban U-turn
UEFA has condemned FIFA's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, stating that FIFA crossed a red line.
Trump mocks Meloni with post
US President Donald Trump has posted a mocking image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni just hours before their scheduled meeting at the NATO summit.
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
Russia’s missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 18
A wave of Russian strikes targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure has killed at least 18 people and wounded over 100. President Zelenskyy is calling for urgent air defense reinforcements as casualties mount.
Iran begins funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Millions are expected to participate in the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event coincides with high-stakes diplomatic tensions and conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Millions mourn Khamenei
Millions mourn Khamenei
Pakatan hoping for higher voter turnout in Johor polls
Pakatan Harapan is deploying ground and online campaigns to boost voter turnout for the Johor state election on July 11.
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty
A future pope will ‘welcome us back’, says priest from excommunicated Catholic sect
The Society of St. Pius X remains unrepentant after recent unauthorized ordinations resulted in automatic excommunication from the Vatican.
Channel Islands authorize commercial fishing for returning Atlantic Bluefin
Channel Islands authorize commercial fishing for returning Atlantic Bluefin
Mojtaba Khamenei misses father’s funeral amid reports of war injuries
Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked concern as reports suggest he sustained facial and leg injuries in a military strike.
Egypt uncovers Byzantine city in western desert and ancient tombs
Archaeologists in Egypt have revealed a well-preserved Byzantine residential city in the western desert and a series of ancient tombs near Alexandria.
National Mall evacuated due to storms ahead of Trump's July 4 speech
Severe thunderstorms and a record heat wave disrupted the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington, D.C., forcing an emergency evacuation of the National Mall.
Pope Leo urges US to protect immigrants on 250th independence anniversary
Pope Leo urged the United States to welcome immigrants with compassion in a letter delivered during a symbolic visit to Lampedusa.