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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocks or delays promotions of over 30 senior officers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked promotions of 9 Air Force colonels and delayed at least 24 senior officers across US military branches.
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Russian officials warn Putin of unsustainable Ukraine war spending and budget deficit
Senior Russian finance officials warned Putin that Ukraine war spending is unsustainable and risks widening the government's budget deficit.
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Henry Nowak murder spurs UK protests and police conduct investigation
The December 2025 murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton by Vickrum Digwa has sparked protests and a police inquiry into handling of the case.
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UN Secretary-General proposes three options to continue peacekeeping in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented three options for a UN peacekeeping presence in Lebanon after the current UNIFIL mandate expires in December 2026.
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Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil Leads Delegation on Second Taiwan Visit, Draws Strong China Condemnation
Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil arrived in Taiwan June 1 with a 40-member delegation for a four-day visit, prompting sharp criticism from China.
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Sweden plans to lower criminal responsibility age to 13 amid gang violence surge
Sweden will lower criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 to address rising youth involvement in gang crime.
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Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots killed in T-34 training plane crash at Gangshan Air Base
Two experienced Taiwanese Air Force pilots died when their T-34 training aircraft crashed on June 2 during a simulated engine failure exercise.
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US Officials Confirm Mojtaba Khamenei Alive Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict and Talks
US officials confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and engaging in talks while missile exchanges with Israel continue.
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Japan Plans to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1% Starting April 2027
Japan aims to reduce the food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, with a final decision expected this month.
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China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime talks
On June 1, 2026, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, protesting Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
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South Korean singer Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy pickup of psychotropic drugs
South Korean singer Psy and five others were referred to prosecutors over claims of proxy pickup of psychotropic medications from 2022 to 2025.
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EU agrees on new migrant deportation rules using third-country return hubs
On June 1, EU lawmakers and governments agreed to let member states deport migrants to third-country return hubs outside the bloc.
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Hong Kong democracy activists await verdict in national security trial over Tiananmen vigils
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years on incitement charges in trial over Tiananmen Square vigils in Hong Kong.
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UK releases 1,500 pages on Peter Mandelson's controversial US ambassador appointment
The UK government released a second batch of documents June 1 exposing internal disputes over Peter Mandelson's US ambassador role amid Epstein ties.
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Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi rejects 'new militarism' claims, criticizes China's military growth
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi denied claims of 'new militarism' and condemned China’s military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2026.
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EU considers freezing Russian oil price cap amid Middle East war impacts
The EU is weighing a temporary freeze on the Russian oil price cap, currently $44.10 per barrel, ahead of a July 2026 review impacted by Middle East tensions.
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Trump and Netanyahu clash amid rising tensions over Israel-Lebanon conflict and US-Iran talks
US President Trump called Israeli PM Netanyahu 'effing crazy' during a tense June 1 call over Lebanon military actions amid Iranian protest.
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Iran declares full control over Strait of Hormuz, warns against navigation violations
Iran's military announced full control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned foreign ships and warships against violations or interference.
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China Deploys Coast Guard East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China’s Coast Guard patrolled waters east of Taiwan on June 1 in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary talks there.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marks 2 years with defense and population initiatives
President Lai Ching-te marked his second year in office on May 20, highlighting defense, democracy, and new population policies.
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20 Years After Sidoarjo Mud Volcano Eruption, Survivors Seek Justice and Health Answers
Survivors marked the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster, calling for government action on health and compensation issues.
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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.