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Germany Says Russia Stirred up Opposition to UN Security Council Bid

Germany has accused Russia of actively undermining its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, leveraging Berlin's strong support for Ukraine and its ongoing close relationship with Israel to sow opposition among potential voting nations. German Foreign Ministry officials allege that Moscow is orchestrating a sophisticated diplomatic and disinformation campaign, particularly targeting countries in the Global South ahead of the crucial UN General Assembly elections later this month. This marks a sharp escalation in the diplomatic proxy war between the two nations, extending far beyond the battlefields of Ukraine.

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Germany Says Russia Stirred up Opposition to UN Security Council Bid

Bad news for China and Pakistan as fourth Sudarshan S-400 squadron arrives in India from Russia

India has significantly bolstered its strategic air defence capabilities with the quiet arrival of the fourth S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile squadron from Russia. This latest delivery, part of a crucial $5.43 billion deal, underscores New Delhi's accelerated drive to fortify its aerial shield against rising threats from both China and Pakistan, pushing its integrated air defence system closer to full operational readiness.

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Bad news for China and Pakistan as fourth Sudarshan S-400 squadron arrives in India from Russia

How the Iran War Exposed the Limits of India’s Strategic Autonomy

The sudden and severe escalation of the Iran War has dramatically exposed the fragility of India's decades-long strategic balancing act in the Middle East. New Delhi's carefully cultivated ties with both Tehran and Tel Aviv, aimed at securing crucial energy and trade routes, have been irrevocably fractured, forcing an urgent and painful reckoning with its non-alignment doctrine amidst a volatile geopolitical landscape.

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How the Iran War Exposed the Limits of India’s Strategic Autonomy

Khamenei Adviser Vows 'Deluge Of Missiles' If New US Attack On Iran

In a stark escalation of US-Iran tensions, Brigadier General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed a "deluge of missiles" in retaliation for any new American "aggression." The threat comes just hours after reports of a US drone penetration into Iranian airspace over the Persian Gulf, which Tehran labeled a flagrant violation of sovereignty. This direct warning signals Iran's readiness to dramatically raise the stakes in the ongoing regional standoff.

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Khamenei Adviser Vows 'Deluge Of Missiles' If New US Attack On Iran

The Biggest Military Lesson From Operation Sindoor Wasn't Air Power—It Was Missiles

Operation Sindoor, a recent high-stakes Indian military exercise against simulated adversary targets, has revealed a profound strategic pivot: the defining lesson wasn't air superiority but the overwhelming efficacy of integrated missile systems. Indian forces executed complex precision strikes deep within "enemy" territory, employing a sophisticated mix of indigenous and acquired cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and stand-off weapons to neutralize critical infrastructure and command nodes. This marks a decisive shift from traditional manned aviation-centric doctrine, underscoring New Delhi's evolving asymmetric response capabilities against well-defended airspace.

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The Biggest Military Lesson From Operation Sindoor Wasn't Air Power—It Was Missiles

Russia’s SVR warns of EU’s attempts to squeeze Russian Orthodox Church out of Armenia

Russia's SVR, its foreign intelligence service, has issued a stark warning, claiming the European Union is demanding Armenia sever all religious and spiritual ties with Moscow as a prerequisite for deeper integration. This explicit ultimatum, if true, signals a dramatic escalation in the ongoing geopolitical tug-of-war for influence over the South Caucasus nation, leveraging faith as a wedge issue.

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Russia’s SVR warns of EU’s attempts to squeeze Russian Orthodox Church out of Armenia

Moscow, Havana coordinate steps for Cuba to overcome crisis — Russian diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Shchetinin announced today that Moscow and Havana are actively coordinating steps to alleviate Cuba's severe economic crisis, framing the island nation as an "unwavering partner and friend." This latest declaration signals a deepening of the strategic partnership between the two nations, openly challenging decades of U.S. influence in the Caribbean and signaling a notable geopolitical realignment.

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Moscow, Havana coordinate steps for Cuba to overcome crisis — Russian diplomat

Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Tehran announced a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who reportedly perished in US-Israeli strikes marking the first day of the unfolding Middle East war. This unprecedented event plunges Iran into immediate leadership uncertainty, igniting a high-stakes succession crisis that promises to reverberate across the already volatile region. The swift escalation challenges long-held geopolitical equilibria.

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Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leader Ali Khamenei

News24 | Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait as new hostility dims hope for end of war

Iran's recent barrages of ballistic missiles targeting key Gulf allies Bahrain and Kuwait signal a dangerous escalation, despite being successfully thwarted by US and local air defense systems. The attacks, confirmed by US Central Command, underscore Tehran's increasingly aggressive posture at a time when Washington-Tehran diplomatic channels remain frozen, dimming any immediate hopes for de-escalation.

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News24 | Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait as new hostility dims hope for end of war

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’ as Zelensky warns he could strike again

Following a devastating Russian aerial assault across Ukraine that killed at least 18 and targeted critical infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning: Kyiv is prepared to retaliate with deeper and more frequent strikes. This defiance comes amid persistent claims from Western Intelligence that Vladimir Putin is being deliberately misled by his own generals about the true state of Russia's war effort, exacerbating an already volatile situation.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’ as Zelensky warns he could strike again

Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post

The Pentagon finds itself mired in a deepening scandal following revelations that a convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioter was appointed to a sensitive counterterrorism role within the Department of Defense during the prior Trump administration. This unprecedented disclosure, emerging in early June 2026, has triggered immediate congressional inquiries and sparked widespread alarm regarding the integrity of federal security clearance processes and potential national security vulnerabilities.

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Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post

HM Amit Shah meets delegation of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah engaged in a high-level bilateral dialogue with Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), on Tuesday, signaling Delhi's strategic outreach to a rising, reformist political force in Kathmandu. The meeting, crucial for recalibrating India-Nepal ties, likely focused on enhancing cross-border connectivity and addressing persistent border disputes, amidst a delicate regional geopolitical balance.

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HM Amit Shah meets delegation of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party

Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces 'mega-plan' for Israel's battered north

Facing intense domestic backlash over the prolonged neglect of its northern frontier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today unveiled a multi-billion shekel "Northern Shield" plan, a comprehensive reconstruction and fortification initiative aimed at revitalizing communities battered by over two years of persistent cross-border attacks from Hezbollah. The move, coming as tens of thousands of residents remain internally displaced, is widely seen as a calculated political gambit to quell public fury and assert governmental action amidst a security crisis that has severely eroded trust.

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Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces 'mega-plan' for Israel's battered north

Germany’s far-right and hard-left politics boomerang back to the horseshoe theory

In a development jarring Germany's political establishment, reports suggest the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party, struggling for a decisive foothold ahead of the 2025 federal election, is increasingly identifying areas of tactical cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This potential "horseshoe" convergence, driven by shared disaffection with mainstream parties and common positions on immigration and foreign policy, marks a significant, albeit politically fraught, pivot for the hard-left populist newcomers.

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Germany’s far-right and hard-left politics boomerang back to the horseshoe theory

Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear curbs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that Iran has, for the first time, expressed willingness to negotiate previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear program. This dramatic shift follows extensive US military action, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," which Rubio detailed as having severely crippled Tehran's conventional military capabilities, including the effective destruction of its navy. The prospect of renewed talks arrives amidst heightened regional tensions and a devastating economic blockade.

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Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear curbs

Why is the EU establishing return hubs for migrants — and why are they so controversial?

The European Union is gearing up for a contentious new era of migration management following Monday's landmark approval of legislation allowing member states to establish "return hubs" for migrants outside the bloc. This radical policy shift aims to streamline the repatriation of individuals deemed ineligible for asylum, but immediately sparked fierce condemnation from human rights advocates who warn of potential legal black holes and human rights abuses.

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Why is the EU establishing return hubs for migrants — and why are they so controversial?

MPs pass bill set to protect patients and introduce major healthcare reforms

Kenya's Parliament has decisively passed the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025, charting a new course for the nation's often-beleaguered healthcare system. The legislation, approved by the National Assembly on June 2, 2026, aims to fundamentally restructure regulation, elevate service standards, and enforce stringent accountability, signaling a pivotal shift towards robust patient protection and service delivery across public and private facilities.

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MPs pass bill set to protect patients and introduce major healthcare reforms

Netanyahu finally speaks after Trump reportedly blasted him on phone call, says he is crazy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly hit back after former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a highly contentious private phone call, allegedly branded him "crazy" amid escalating tensions on Israel's northern border. Netanyahu, facing intense pressure domestically and internationally, doubled down on his hardline stance, issuing a stark warning of devastating strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah continues its cross-border attacks.

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Netanyahu finally speaks after Trump reportedly blasted him on phone call, says he is crazy

Epstein survivor urges Starmer to meet victims after latest Mandelson files released

Epstein survivor Sarah Ransome has amplified urgent calls for Labour leader Keir Starmer to meet with victims and launch a full UK public inquiry into British ties to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. This renewed pressure follows the recent unsealing of documents that reportedly detail extensive connections between former Labour minister Peter Mandelson, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, reigniting questions about the British establishment's involvement. The files, part of ongoing legal disclosures from the Epstein saga, have injected fresh urgency into demands for accountability.

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Epstein survivor urges Starmer to meet victims after latest Mandelson files released

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Pentagon has abruptly declared its primary press briefing room and adjacent workspace a "Classified Information Facility," effectively ejecting journalists from their traditional access points. This unprecedented move, citing evolving national security threats, drastically curtails the media's ability to cover one of the world's most critical defense establishments, sparking immediate outcry and accusations of government opacity.

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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

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