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The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine covering sustainment of its Hawk surface-to-air missile systems, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 108.1 million dollars. US clears large Hawk sustainment package for Ukraine first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Armenia's PM Pashinyan on ties with Russia & EU: Our relations with Russia are in a transformation phase — and I consider that transformation positive. Our relations with Russia are open and sincere. We have kept no dark corners in that relationship. We will continue working in the Eurasian Economic Union until the moment when a choice between the EU and the EAEU becomes unavoidable. That decision must naturally be made by the people of Armenia in a referendum.

More than a dozen rescue and charity groups used excavation machinery on Monday to recover bodies following a massive blast from stored mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar. The explosion occurred on Sunday at noon in Kaungtup village, Namhkam township in Shan State near the Chinese border. Initial reports had suggested there were at least 45 deaths, but local rescue volunteers now put the number of dead at 38-40. Determining the exact death toll has been complicated because several bodies.

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NEW: Iran's IRGC claims to have shot down a US MQ-1 drone in the early hours of June 1, using what it describes as a new air defense system.

The upper parts of the country are expected to experience dust storms and thunderstorms from June 2, which are likely to persist until June 5, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. “A westerly wave is likely to approach the upper parts of the country” during the forecast period, PMD said in an advisory. In Punjab and Islamabad, scattered dust storms and thunderstorms with rain are expected, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms at a few places, in Islamabad/Rawalpindi,
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: The State of Israel is the home of the entire Jewish people. The security of the Jews here also relies on the strength and security of the State of Israel. But unequivocally, there is no better place to live. I would remind you that we are also now giving five years of full tax exemption to new immigrants who come to Israel this year.

The latest exchange of fire coincided with Israel expanding its offensive into Lebanon, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to push deeper into the country.

Abbas Araghchi said the US and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation

Rampant Bull needed a makeover after wear and tear from tourists, but refurbishment ‘castrated’ it, critics say The restoration of a floor mosaic in Milan called the Rampant Bull has been mocked after the works appear to have erased a crucial anatomical detail – its testicles. The 19th-century mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade needed a makeover because a small crater had formed in the tiny pink tiles featuring the bull’s testicles, due to the constant stream of tourists

EU calls on Israel to halt 'military escalation' in Lebanon The European Union on Monday demanded that Israel end its military operation in Lebanon amid intensifying attacks and the latest seizure of the strategic Beaufort Castle. "We call on Israel to stop its military escalation in Lebanon and to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, 1 June, 2026 (Stringer/R
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Our people has overcome many Mamdanis before and will overcome them now as well. Ultimately, Mamdani's choice, like anyone else's, is which side of history he wants to be on. But history has a right side and a wrong side, and that has been evident over many years.

Israelis sing national anthem inside Al-Aqsa Mosque during raid Mera Aladam on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 09:53 Around 200 ultranationalists storm Jerusalem holy site, raising Israeli flag in front of the Dome of the Rock Israeli ultranationalists raise the national flag and sing the anthem in front of the Dome of the Rock inside Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on 31 May 2026 (X/Screengrab) Off A group of Israeli ultranationalists raised the national flag and sang

UK signs deals with Thales for arms used to target drones in the Middle East The UK said it signed new contracts worth £36 million ($48.46m) with defence company Thales TCFP.PA for supplies of hundreds of Lightweight Multirole missiles. A statement from Britain's Ministry of Defence on Monday indicated that deliveries would begin in the coming months. This type of missile has been used by the country's army to shoot down drones in the Middle East during the war on Iran.
Türkiye's HAVA SOJ stand-off jamming aircraft — a modified Bombardier Global 6000 with fully indigenous ASELSAN electronic warfare systems — appeared in the clearest official images yet, released by the Turkish MoD in an Air Force 115th anniversary video. Deliveries are expected by end of year. Only a handful of countries operate dedicated stand-off jammers at this level.

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Greece released Alexandros Giotopoulos, 82 — convicted leader of the Marxist terrorist group 17 November, which killed 23 people including four American officials between 1975 and 2002 — after 24 years of a 17-life-sentence. The US State Department called it a "deep disappointment" and urged Greece to return him to prison. Greece's deputy supreme court prosecutor has filed an appeal to annul the release, arguing the minimum 25-year threshold wasn't met. The group's victims included four Ameri

According to Anatoly Bashkin, Russian units "are actively trying to involve the Malian Armed Forces not only in the territorial control efforts, but for logistics operations for supplying the armed forces and delivering fuel and food to Bamako and other populated areas"
Russian occupation forces are currently rotating their offensive grouping in southern Ukraine, particularly on the Huliaipole axis, which may indicate increased enemy activity during the summer period.

Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks, the military said Monday, after the US said it had struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted a US base in response.

Iran's top negotiator says no deal with US unless rights of its citizens upheld Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns the United States is not to be trusted, saying Tehran will not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secures Iranian rights. Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns the United States is not to be trusted, saying Tehran will not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secures Iranian rights. pic.twitter.com/E7Bh8ckmXn May

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PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that any possible constitutional amendment should provide protection to the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). “If any constitutional amendment has to be made anywhere, it is very important that the rights of GB are protected under it,” he said while addressing a rally in GB’s Shigar while addressing a public gathering ahead of June 7 elections in the region. In this connection, he said, “We can take forward their struggle for their right of ru

A domestic helper was injured and two cats were killed in a blaze believed to have been caused by a faulty pet water dispenser at a village home in Hong Kong on Monday morning. The fire broke out at about 11.20am in a third-floor flat in Wong Yi Au Tsuen, Tai Po. Firefighters arrived to battle the flames and rescued a 47-year-old Indonesian helper along with two cats. The fire was extinguished about 20 minutes later, at 11.40am. The helper, who had inhaled thick smoke, was taken to Alice Ho Miu.

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Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it has hit a US base in response. Follow DW for the latest.

The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.

France said on Monday it had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic over the weekend, with the Kremlin comparing the latest seizure aimed at tackling Moscow's sanctions-busting shadow fleet to "piracy". Since September, France has boarded three other ships believed to belong to the shadow fleet, used by Russia to circumvent Western sanctions on its fossil fuel exports imposed over the Kremlin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.
The list with which Ukraine synchronized sanctions with the 20th package of the European Union includes one of the largest Russian oil companies, PJSC Slavneft, a group of enterprises related to the production of unmanned systems, as well as a group of individuals and organizations involved in the militarization of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories, the press service of the President’s Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk has said.
Hezbollah showers the North with drones as IDF troops take over the Beaufort Ridge outpost and Wadi al-Saluki areas beyond the Litani River.

Israeli forces are deep inside Lebanese territory as the southern suburbs of Beirut brace for airstrikes.

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PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that any possible constitutional amendment should provide protection to the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). “If any constitutional amendment has to be made anywhere, it is very important that the rights of GB are protected under it,” he said while addressing a rally in GB’s Shigar while addressing a public gathering ahead of June 7 elections in the region. In this connection, he said, “We can take forward their struggle for their right of ru

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei called on European nations "to take a firm and consistent stance" and abandon "hypocrisy and double standards"

Alexander Stepanov emphasized that Finland is the most convenient northern foothold for NATO due to its long border

According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to 'skirt international sanctions'.

Meanwhile, Germany will participate in French nuclear exercises as soon as September, joining them in an observer role.