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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Cleared of UK Bribery Charges
Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery-related charges by a London jury after a five-month trial.
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US to Send Delegation to China to Prepare for Defence Secretary Hegseth's Visit
The US will dispatch a high-level delegation to Beijing within weeks to arrange a potential visit by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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EU Council President Antonio Costa opens limited diplomatic contacts with Kremlin amid Ukraine war
Antonio Costa’s office made brief diplomatic contacts with Moscow this week to open communication channels without substantive talks.
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Lebanese President Aoun affirms independent peace talks with Israel amid ongoing conflict
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon’s peace talks with Israel are independent and called for a ceasefire ahead of next week's fifth round of talks.
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European Parliament approves law allowing offshore migrant detention centres
On June 17, 2026, the European Parliament approved a migration reform law permitting EU states to operate detention centres outside the bloc for illegal migrants.
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Luigi Mangione withdraws psychiatric defense ahead of September state trial in CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, withdrew his psychiatric defense for the state trial starting September 8, 2026.
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Son of Former Sri Lankan President Arrested on Corruption Charges Linked to Navy Training
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested June 17 on corruption charges tied to misuse of state funds for naval training abroad.
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Pope Leo XIV praises US-Iran interim peace deal and urges dialogue on Ukraine conflict
Pope Leo XIV commended the US-Iran interim peace deal and called for dialogue to end the Ukraine war during a Vatican event today.
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China releases white paper urging more Global South representation and UN authority
On June 17, 2026, China issued a white paper calling for multilateral global governance reforms and stronger Global South roles at the UN.
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US military covertly conducts ship-to-ship oil transfers near Strait of Hormuz using Iran-style tactics
Since May 2026, the US military has secretly overseen ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz to sustain Gulf exports amid tensions.
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Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
On June 16, 2026, Russian warship Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots at British yacht Bright Future near Isle of Wight amid disputed collision claims.
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Brazil Convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro for Lobbying US in Father’s Coup Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to 4 years in prison for pushing US sanctions in his father’s coup case.
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Britain delays motor fuel tax hike until year-end amid rising pump prices
Britain will delay planned motor fuel duty increases until December to ease pressure from rising petrol and diesel costs.
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German couple arrested in Munich on suspicion of spying for China over military tech
German police arrested a married couple in Munich on May 20 for allegedly spying for China on advanced military technology.
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Belarus' Lukashenko urges Russia and Ukraine to compromise to end war
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called for Russia and Ukraine to reach a compromise to end the more than four-year war.
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Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery causing deaths and outages
On June 15, 2026, Russia launched large-scale missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, damaging the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery and causing multiple fatalities and power outages.
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Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing begins five-day state visit to China to boost ties
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on June 15 for a five-day visit to strengthen political and economic relations with China.
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UK, EU, and Canada impose new sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet, military, and finance
On June 15-16, 2026, the UK, EU, and Canada announced fresh sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet, military sector, energy, and finance including Yandex Bank.
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Taiwan's 2026 Local Elections Marked by Tight Races and Campaign Controversies
Close polls and family asset disputes dominate Taiwan’s 2026 local elections, with tight contests in Kaohsiung and New Taipei City.
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Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Siberia During Training Flight
A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed June 15 near Kamenka village in Siberia; all four crew ejected safely with no serious injuries.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee undecided on second term amid policy focus
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee says he has not decided on seeking a second term, emphasizing policy continuity and economic challenges.
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Lowy Institute report warns of growing Chinese direct missile strike threat to Australia
The Lowy Institute says China’s missile threat to mainland Australia is rising with expanded long-range weapons and artificial island bases.
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Norway confirms Europe's first bird flu case in polar bear on Svalbard
Norwegian authorities detected avian influenza H5N5 in a polar bear and walrus found dead in Svalbard's Arctic region in May 2026.
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Knife attack injures three, including two Japanese nationals, at Shanghai restaurant
A 59-year-old man attacked three people with a knife at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai on May 19, injuring two Japanese men and one Chinese woman.