US Official Claims Banned Referee Had Links to Terror Groups
A US official has stated that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States due to his 'association with suspected members of terror organisations,' according to BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Three Indian Sailors Missing After US Strike in Gulf of Oman
Three Indian sailors are missing after a U.S. military operation in the Gulf of Oman struck a tanker, according to reports. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Hegseth Defends US Strikes on Iran with ‘Negotiate with Bombs’
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the United States is launching strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, framing the attacks as part of ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera.
Hegseth Warns Cuba Against Acquiring Weapons
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten the United States during a visit to the US military base at Guantánamo Bay, according to The Guardian.
Ukraine Says Missiles Hit Military Plant in Russia
Ukrainian forces have carried out a missile attack deep inside Russia, hitting a major military plant overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, according to BBC.
Somali World Cup Referee Denied US Entry
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US due to 'association with suspected members of terror organisations,' according to a US official. The 34-year-old was set to be the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
Trump’s Iran Rhetoric and Truth Social Posts Spark Market Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran will 'pay the price' for delaying a deal and posted on Truth Social that the country's military is 'a complete and total mess,' according to CNBC.
Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
Leading global brands are likely sourcing minerals linked to a militia accused of atrocities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a new investigation by Global Witness.
Inside Myanmar, Rebels Losing Ground to Military
Four unwilling recruits in Myanmar say they were forced into military service, contributing to the junta's recent battlefield gains, according to the BBC.
US Strikes Iran After Helicopter Downing, Military Says
The US has launched strikes on Iran in response to the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. President Donald Trump accused Iran of the incident and vowed to respond.
300 migrants bound for UK kidnapped and threatened with kidney removal
More than 300 migrants heading to the UK were kidnapped, tortured, and threatened with forced organ removal, the BBC has learned.
Two Reportedly Killed in Women’s Protest in Afghanistan
Two people reportedly died as women participated in a rare protest in Herat, Afghanistan, against the detention of those accused of violating strict Islamic dress codes, according to witnesses and protesters.
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile visit to North Korea, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged stronger ties, according to BBC reports.
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
Rare footage of a Great White shark has been captured in the Mediterranean Sea in May, described as 'pretty special' by the diver who filmed the encounter, according to BBC.
Schafskälte 2026: Kälte, Regen und Bauernregeln
Die Schafskälte 2026 bringt laut alten Bauernregeln und moderner Prognosen einen erneuten Kälteeinbruch um den 11. Juni. Laut Deutschem Wetterdienst liegt die Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen bei 55 Prozent.