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Venezuela hit by back-to-back powerful earthquakes, buildings collapse in Caracas
Two powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.0 tremor, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse in the capital, Caracas. The immediate impact and extent of casualties are still being assessed as the country experiences back-to-back seismic events.
Rubio assures Gulf allies US will protect interests in Iran peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies on Wednesday that the U.S. would protect their interests during ongoing settlement talks with Iran. President Trump stated that negotiations were progressing well, following a congressional resolution urging an end to hostilities and a request for $88 billion in supplemental Pentagon funding.
Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war
Former US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday that alliance members had "let down" the US by not backing its military campaign against Iran. Rutte defended NATO allies, stating that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases in Europe during the conflict.
US in 'panic' at prospect of Gulf States going it alone, analyst says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the newsletter Badlands Borzou Daraghai says that the White House is experiencing "panic" at the prospect of Gulf countries creating an alternative security arrangement in the region that could undermine the Abraham
Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit
European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.
Did Qatar's prime minister 'snub' JD Vance? Doha, Washington deny claim
Online speculation arose from a video clip suggesting Qatar's Prime Minister ignored US Vice President JD Vance during peace talks in Switzerland, favouring Pakistan's Prime Minister. The Qatari Prime Minister dismissed the claims as unfounded, stating he had already spent hours with Vance during the negotiations.
Kyiv using AI-powered Hornet drones to strike deep into Russian territory
Ukraine is employing AI-powered Hornet drones to conduct strikes deep within Russian territory, aiming to disrupt Russian infrastructure and war resources. This new drone technology appears to be providing Ukraine with a strategic advantage in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
A video clip filmed during the US-Iran talks in Switzerland has been circulating on social media, sparking claims that the US vice president was snubbed by Qatar's prime minister. However, the footage does not tell the whole story.
'Genocide': UN report says Israel 'deliberately killed Palestinian children'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 24: Papers discuss the newest UN report that says Israel targeted and killed Palestinian children after the truce. Next: more than 40 people have drowned amid the heatwave in France.
Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army
Israeli and Lebanese negotiators in Washington are discussing a US-backed pilot project to transfer some southern Lebanese territory from Israeli control to the Lebanese Armed Forces, officials said. The talks represent a potential mechanism for implementing the November 2024 ceasefire, though details remain unspecified.
NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to ease tensions ahead of the alliance's July summit. The talks come as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military presence in Europe.
Iran-US technical talks to be held in Switzerland by end of June, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that technical talks between the United States and Iran are expected to resume in Switzerland on June 29 or 30. This announcement comes as Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, despite potential US pressure.
Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war
Global Rights Compliance Foundation President Wayne Jordash argues that the EU's continued allowance of alumina exports to Russia may indirectly support the production of weapons used in the Ukraine war. This policy presents a fundamental flaw in sanctions aimed at constraining Russia's military-industrial capabilities.
Iran set to return to mainstream oil market as US temporarily waives sanctions
As 60 days of peace negotiations between the US and Iran continue, Tehran appears to have won significant concessions from Washington. Chief among those is the waiving of sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
US, Iran agree on Lebanon ceasefire and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, but much remains
On June 22 in Switzerland, the US and Iran reportedly agreed on a roadmap for a Lebanon ceasefire and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil. US Vice President JD Vance stated the negotiations laid a good foundation for a deal to end the war in the Middle East, though significant details remain to be finalized.
Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities
Iran stated on Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors will be denied access to nuclear sites damaged by US-Israeli strikes last year. This decision comes as diplomatic efforts for a broader peace and nuclear agreement are reportedly accelerating.
Israel’s targeting of Palestinian children establishes ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza, UN probe says
A UN inquiry stated on Tuesday that Israeli forces deliberately targeted and killed children in Gaza, contributing to "genocidal intent" to destroy the Palestinian group. Israeli authorities have rejected the report, calling it "defamatory" and a "libellous sham."
Lebanon war damage estimated at $1.3 billion, but who will foot the bill?
Damage in southern Lebanon from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at approximately $1.38 billion, according to a joint assessment by a UN agency and a Lebanese research center. The significant destruction raises questions about the funding mechanisms for reconstruction and who will bear the financial burden.
Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Gassem stated on Tuesday that Israel must fully withdraw from southern Lebanon and that the Lebanese army should deploy south of the Litani River. Gassem's remarks came after Israeli fire reportedly killed two people in the region, despite an existing ceasefire framework.
Romania parliament rejects liberal PM-designate Adrian Vestea
Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, prolonging months of political instability in the EU and NATO member. The rejection raises the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to gain legislative support.
