Uganda says seven soldiers killed retaking Somali town from al-Shabaab
The troops died during a three-day battle in Lower Shabelle as the African Union mission faced shortages and concern over renewed militant pressure.
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Israeli strike damages Tehran's Evin Prison as regional attacks widen
Iran said parts of the political-detention complex were hit, while Israel also targeted routes to the Fordo nuclear facility one day after US bunker-bomb strikes.
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IAEA says no off-site radiation rise detected after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
The UN nuclear watchdog said monitoring did not show increased radiation beyond the targeted sites after the US attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Iran’s parliament votes to close the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes
Iran’s parliament has voted to shut the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes, raising the risk of a sharp oil shock even though the vote is not binding.
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Iranian missile strike wounds dozens and destroys homes in central Israel
An Iranian missile hit central Israel after the U.S. strikes on Iran, killing at least three people and causing heavy damage to homes and apartments.
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Suicide bomber kills at least 22 inside Syrian Greek Orthodox church
State media said a bomber opened fire and detonated an explosive vest inside a church during Sunday prayers, killing at least 22 people.
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EU audit says Israel may be breaching human rights obligations under association pact
A leaked EU diplomatic review found indications that Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank may be incompatible with the human-rights terms of its agreement with the bloc.
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Belarus frees opposition figure Siarhei Tsikhanouski after a deal linked to U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg
Several opposition prisoners were released after talks tied to a visit by the U.S. special envoy, bringing a rare moment of relief for Belarus’s fractured opposition.
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Pakistan says it will nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
2025-06-21 event: Pakistan says it will nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
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UN keeps Israel on child-rights blacklist as Gaza war drives global violations higher
The annual UN report said grave violations against children hit unprecedented levels in 2024 and again listed Israel.
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Iran and European ministers end Geneva talks with no breakthrough, but keep channel open
Iran’s foreign minister met top British, French, German and EU diplomats in Geneva, where both sides signaled further talks but no immediate deal on the nuclear crisis.
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Dozens of aid seekers among 82 killed in Gaza as attacks intensify
Israeli attacks killed at least 82 Palestinians across Gaza on June 20, including 34 people waiting for aid.
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One killed and 14 injured in Russian drone strike on Odesa
A large-scale Russian drone attack on Odesa damaged high-rise buildings and other civilian infrastructure, killing one person and injuring 14, including firefighters.
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Niger moves to nationalize Orano stake in uranium mine Somair
The ruling junta says France's Orano behaved irresponsibly and disloyally, deepening a rift that has widened since the 2023 coup.
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Israeli attacks kill at least 92 in Gaza, including aid seekers near Netzarim Corridor
At least 92 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip as strikes and gunfire hit aid queues, homes and a site where people were charging devices, according to the supplied reporting.
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Soroka hospital strike becomes flashpoint as Israel and Iran keep trading fire
The hospital damage, contested targeting claims, and Israeli strikes on Arak show a conflict widening across civilian and nuclear sites.
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Finnish parliament votes to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban
Lawmakers approved leaving the Ottawa Treaty by 155-18 as Russia’s threat reshapes Finland’s security posture.
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Israel intercepts missiles after Iranian strike on central areas
Iran fired two salvos at Israel in quick succession on June 18, but the supplied evidence says most missiles were intercepted and no injuries were reported.
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Kyiv counts dead after one of Russia’s heaviest recent attacks on the city
Ukrainian officials said Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an overnight strike that killed civilians and destroyed an apartment block.
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Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv assault in months as apartment block is flattened
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian targets in a major overnight attack that killed at least 28 people in the capital and damaged public buildings and homes.
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Trump demands Iran's surrender as US weighs role in Israel-Iran war
The US president's ultimatum and military deliberations intensified uncertainty after five days of Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation, while Tehran rejected pressure to capitulate.
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Trump cuts short G7 trip as Israel and Iran trade strikes and Tehran blasts are reported
The US president left the summit early while Iran and Israel exchanged fire and officials in both countries reported new attacks.
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Andorra and the Order of Malta formalize diplomatic relations in Rome
The ceremony in Rome brought together Andorra's foreign minister and the Order of Malta's Grand Chancellor to establish official ties.
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Israel and Iran trade strikes for a fourth day as hospitals and state TV come under fire
Israeli strikes hit a hospital and Iranian state TV, while Iran reported new missile attacks and deaths in Haifa and elsewhere.
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