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An explosion from a missile attack on Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. Photo: AP

Middle East

Israel and trade blows as hostilities inflict deadly toll

Israel-Iran attacks extend to a fourth day, leaving a growing number of dead and wounded.

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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader, US officials say

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Trump suggests Iran, Israel need ‘to fight it out’ to reach a deal

United States & Canada

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers in custody after manhunt

Vance Luther Boelter, suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another, posed as an officer on the night of the shootings.

Vance Luther Boelter, the man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, as he was arrested. Photo: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office via AP
Vance Luther Boelter, the man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, as he was arrested. Photo: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office via AP

Europe

Macron, on Greenland visit, berates Trump for threats against the territory

‘That’s not what allies do,’ said Macron. Trump has said US needs island for security reasons, has not ruled out use of force to secure it.

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United States & Canada

US considers adding 36 countries to travel ban, State Department memo says

Earlier this month, Trump signed proclamation banning entry of citizens from 12 countries ‘to protect US against foreign terrorists’.

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Middle East

Iran tells mediators it will not negotiate ‘while under attack’: official

Israel and Iran continue to trade attacks, raising fears of a wider conflict.

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Fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan oil depot in Tehran, Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan oil depot in Tehran, Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

United States & Canada

Washington Post investigating cyberattack on journalists’ email accounts: source

Emails of reporters, including some who write about China, were reportedly targeted.

Europe

Spaniards wield water pistols against tourism amid housing crisis

Cities both in Spain and around the world are struggling with overtourism and a boom in short-term rental platforms like Airbnb.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia executes a journalist after 7 years in prison

Turki Al-Jasser ran a personal blog from 2013 to 2015 and was well known for his articles on the Arab spring, women’s rights, and corruption.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the stands of King Abdullah Sports City before a football match, in Jeddah on May 30. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Cairo calling: why Chinese factories are moving to Egypt amid the trade war

A growing number of Chinese manufacturers are shifting production to Egypt as they seek relief from US tariffs on China and Southeast Asia.

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Workers assemble air conditioning units inside an industrial park run by the Chinese home appliance giant Haier in Egypt. Many Chinese companies are shifting production to Egypt amid the trade war. Photo: Xinhua
Workers assemble air conditioning units inside an industrial park run by the Chinese home appliance giant Haier in Egypt. Many Chinese companies are shifting production to Egypt amid the trade war. Photo: Xinhua

United States & Canada

G7 leaders in Canada to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, hope to avoid Trump clash

Trump, who has mused about annexing Canada, will arrive at a time when PM Carney is threatening reprisals if US does not lift import tariffs.

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Africa

Vatican beatifies Congo customs worker for resisting corruption

Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi was kidnapped and killed in 2007 after he refused to allow rancid rice across the Rwanda-DR Congo border.

Middle East

Israel and Iran unleash more strikes, deepening Middle East crisis

Israel targets Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters; Tehran launches deadly missile strikes.

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Israeli security forces inspect a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Trump’s military parade ends, protest tensions in Los Angeles – as it happened

Post’s live blog is covering unusual show of American might amid demonstrations of outrage over president’s actions.

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A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

FBI posts US$50,000 reward for suspect in Minnesota lawmaker’s assassination

Ex-House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.

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Middle East

As Israel-Iran conflict rages, can Russia broker peace between foes?

Moscow balances ties with Israel and Iran as Putin offers mediation to de-escalate tensions, potentially diverting attention from the Ukraine war.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

United States & Canada

Protests to parades: Trump in a military mindset as troops hit US streets

US president touts intervention in cities like Los Angeles while preparing for a massive show of force in the capital.

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Politics

Trump orders 700 Marines, more National Guard to quell LA unrest

Order follows California governor’s threat to sue US President Donald Trump, while Asian-American groups gird for possible fallout.

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A protester taunts a line of California National Guard protecting a federal building in downtown Los Angeles on Monday. Photo: AP
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US market

A worker produces photovoltaic modules for solar panels at a factory in Suqian, Jiangsu province, in January. Photo: AFP

China

Vietnam officially joins Brics as ‘partner country’, Brazil announces

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Middle East

Iran strikes back at Israel, sending Middle East tensions soaring

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China Economy

Cairo calling: why Chinese factories are moving to Egypt amid the trade war

Workers assemble air conditioning units inside an industrial park run by the Chinese home appliance giant Haier in Egypt. Many Chinese companies are shifting production to Egypt amid the trade war. Photo: Xinhua
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Armed FBI agents sweep a neighbourhood adjacent to the home of lawmaker Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 14. Photo: Star Tribune via AP
United States

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect texted friend he ‘might be dead soon’

Vance Luther Boelter had links to evangelical ministries and police also found a list of other legislators in his vehicle.

Canada’s Sikhs, outraged by Modi G7 invitation, plan to protest

Armed US Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests

Trump approves Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion purchase of US Steel

US President Donald Trump initially opposed Nippon Steel’s takeover plan, calling for US Steel to remain domestically owned. File photo: AFP

Boeing delivers first plane to China in Trump tariff war reprieve

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A worker walks past a Boeing logo before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Chinese scholars in US bio-smuggling cases agree to stay in jail

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Chinese scientist Han Chengxuan is seen in an image provided on Friday. Photo: Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office via AP

Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Friday. Photo: AP
Europe
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at 10 Downing Street on June 10. The PM had previously resisted calls for a statutory review. Photo: AFP
Sexual harassment and assault

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

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Finland accuses Russia-linked crew of damaging undersea power cable

To Sir, with love: David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ to be given knighthood

UK jails men who stole US$6 million golden toilet from mansion

7 men in UK convicted in latest trial over ‘grooming gangs’ scandal

Middle East
Iranians attend an anti-Israel rally in Tehran on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Middle East

Trump and Putin discuss Israel-Iran tensions: ‘dangerous escalation’

During the 50-minute call, the leaders also spoke about Ukraine talks, while the Russian president congratulated Trump on his 79th birthday.

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As Israel strikes Iran, is regime change the ultimate target?

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InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth

Damage to Iran nuclear sites from Israel’s strikes appears limited: experts

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A satellite image shows the tunnel complex near the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran in January. Image: Maxar Technologies via Reuters

Iran strikes back at Israel, sending Middle East tensions soaring

An explosion in Tel Aviv, Israel, during a missile attack. Photo: AP

Did Pentagon pizza theory predict Israel’s deadly attack on Iran?

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The Pentagon building in June 2021. Pizza deliveries to the Pentagon reportedly doubled right before the US invasion of Panama in December 1989, and surged again before Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Photo: AFP

Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal, before there is nothing left’

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US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
Americas
Nicaraguan former president Violeta Chamorro waves as she arrives for the inauguration of President-elect Daniel Ortega in Managua in January 2007. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

The first woman to be elected president in the Americas, Chamorro ended the civil war between the Contras and the Sandinista government.

Vietnam officially joins Brics as ‘partner country’, Brazil announces

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Police officer blown up with dynamite as Bolivia’s crisis deepens

Teen assassins plague Colombia decades after Escobar hired kids to kill

EU in Latin America touts itself as ‘just’ partner amid US-China rivalry

Africa
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‘Wild West out there’: UN Ocean Conference opens, aims to protect our seas

Two thirds of our oceans are ‘areas beyond national jurisdiction – that’s half our planet’.

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Russian Africa Corps takes over Wagner’s role in Mali, sources say

Africa warns Trump travel ban could dampen relations

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius competes in a triathlon event, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend and a year after his release on parole, in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Zimbabwe to cull elephants and distribute meat to people

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the International Fund for Animal Welfare officers stand around a collared elephant in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, in April. Photo: AP

South Africa reopens inquiry into police murders of 4 apartheid-era activists

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Elizabeth Hashe, wife of murdered anti-apartheid activist Sipho, at a press briefing in 1997. Apartheid was a racist system that treated black people differently to white people. Some are still hoping for justice, decades on. Photo: AP

Sudan’s army-backed PM dissolves caretaker government

Kamil Idris being sworn in as Sudan’s new prime minister on Saturday. Photo: Sudan Transitional Sovereignty Council via Reuters
Russia & Central Asia
A Ukrainian rescuer works to extinguish a fire at the site of a drone attack in the Sumy region on June 11. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Putin wishes Trump happy birthday, says Russia ready for new Ukraine talks

Ukraine’s Zelensky urged the US to ‘shift tone’ in its dialogue with Moscow, saying it was ‘too warm’ and would not help to end the war.

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Ukraine halts Russian troops’ advance in Sumy region, Zelensky says

How China is driving a surge in shipping along Arctic sea routes

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