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89 Tourists Survive Bali Boat Crash
89 Tourists Survive Bali Boat Crash

Scores of tourists in Indonesia’s province of Bali are happy to be alive after their boat sank in the waters of Mushroom Bay.

Trump Warns Iran as Prophetic Dates Stir Fears of New Middle East Flashpoint
Trump Warns Iran as Prophetic Dates Stir Fears of New Middle East Flashpoint

President Donald Trump on Friday issued a sharp warning to Tehran, declaring that Iran “will not be allowed” to enrich uranium, even at low levels, intensifying fears that the fragile negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program may collapse — potentially triggering military conflict.

Trump Says China Will Resume Rare Earth Exports Ahead of London Trade Talks
Trump Says China Will Resume Rare Earth Exports Ahead of London Trade Talks

President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to resume exports of rare earth minerals to the United States, a critical step forward as trade delegations from both nations prepare to meet in London next week.

Free Speech or Blasphemy? UK Man Fined for Quran Burning as Critics Warn of Legal Overreach
Free Speech or Blasphemy? UK Man Fined for Quran Burning as Critics Warn of Legal Overreach

In a case that has reignited debate over freedom of speech and religion in the United Kingdom, a British court fined Turkish-born filmmaker Hamit Coskun for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London earlier this year–an act prosecutors labeled a “religiously aggravated public order offense.”

Al-Qaeda Leader Threatens Trump and Elon Musk in New Video Over Gaza War
Al-Qaeda Leader Threatens Trump and Elon Musk in New Video Over Gaza War

The leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has issued direct threats against U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in a newly released propaganda video, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Italian Jews Concerned About Pro-Palestine March In Rome
Italian Jews Concerned About Pro-Palestine March In Rome

The Italian Union of Jewish Communities (UCEI) has expressed concern about Saturday’s massive march in Rome, organized to protest against the plight of Palestinian civilians in Gaza amid Israel’s war against Hamas.

U.S. Unleashes New Sanctions on Iran’s Shadow Banking Network as Trump Warns: “Time Is Running Out”
U.S. Unleashes New Sanctions on Iran’s Shadow Banking Network as Trump Warns: “Time Is Running Out”

The Trump administration has escalated its maximum pressure campaign on Iran with a sweeping new round of sanctions targeting its shadow banking network, as President Donald Trump warned that Tehran is “slowwalking” its nuclear decision and that a definitive answer must come “in a very short period of time.”

Russia Unleashes One of War’s Largest Air Assaults on Ukraine, Killing at Least Five
Russia Unleashes One of War’s Largest Air Assaults on Ukraine, Killing at Least Five

Russia launched a massive overnight air assault on Friday, June 6, in one of the most intense attacks of the war, killing at least five civilians and injuring more than 70 across Ukraine. The barrage, which included over 450 drones and 45 missiles, caused widespread destruction in the capital Kyiv and at least eight other regions, Ukrainian officials confirmed.

Ukraine Under Massive Russian Attack
Ukraine Under Massive Russian Attack

Ukraine was under an ongoing Russian ballistic missile and drone attack early Friday, shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on air bases deep inside Russia.

Germany’s Chancellor And US President Mend Fences Ahead Of D-Day
Germany’s Chancellor And US President Mend Fences Ahead Of D-Day

U.S. President Donald J. Trump praised Germany for spending more money on defense and, in a turnaround, pledged that he would not withdraw all remaining American troops from there.

Iran Secures Chinese Missile Fuel to Boost Ballistic Arsenal, Re-Arm Regional Proxies
Iran Secures Chinese Missile Fuel to Boost Ballistic Arsenal, Re-Arm Regional Proxies

Iran has ordered thousands of tons of ballistic missile propellant from China to rebuild its arsenal and arm its terrorist proxy forces across the Middle East, according to the Wall Street Journal.

‘Historic Spike’ Of Antisemitism In Germany
‘Historic Spike’ Of Antisemitism In Germany

Eighty years after the end of the Holocaust, Germany is once again confronted with a “historic spike” in antisemitic incidents, according to government watchdog figures.

Hungary Postpones ‘Russian-Style Foreign Agent Law’
Hungary Postpones ‘Russian-Style Foreign Agent Law’

Hungary’s ruling party has delayed a planned vote on Russian-style legislation that would fine and potentially ban foreign-funded media and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) deemed a “threat” to Hungarian sovereignty and culture.

European Jewish Congress Welcomes French Promotion Of Persecuted Officer
European Jewish Congress Welcomes French Promotion Of Persecuted Officer

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) has welcomed “the unanimous decision” by French legislators to posthumously promote a captain to the rank of brigadier general, 130 years after his wrongful conviction in “one of the most infamous antisemitic scandals in modern European history.”

Trump and Xi Revive Trade Talks, Pledge Visits Amid Breakthrough on Rare Earth Dispute
Trump and Xi Revive Trade Talks, Pledge Visits Amid Breakthrough on Rare Earth Dispute

President Donald Trump announced a renewed round of U.S.-China trade talks following what he called a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first direct conversation between the leaders since the trade war erupted.