Germany Says US Troop Withdrawal ‘Foreseeable’
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was 'foreseeable', according to the BBC.
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Taiwan President Visits Eswatini Amid China Diplomatic Pressure
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories, according to BBC.
Tanker Hijacked Off Coast of Yemen, Heading Toward Somalia
A Somali security source confirmed that an oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Yemen and is now heading toward Somalia, according to the BBC. This marks the second such incident in 10 days.
US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months. The move follows comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the U.S. war with Iran and comes amid broader discussions about European defense responsibilities.
US Threatens Sanctions Against Shipping Firms Paying Iran Tolls
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the BBC.
Iran’s Rial Hits 1.84M to Dollar as War Sparks Economic Crisis
Prices are surging and millions of jobs have been lost or paused in Iran as the war with the US and Israel causes escalating economic damage, according to Al Jazeera.
Cuba Condemns Sanctions as ‘Illegal’
Cuba has called new US sanctions against the country 'illegal and abusive,' according to a BBC report.
California to Begin Ticketing Driverless Cars for Traffic Violations
California will start issuing citations to driverless cars that break traffic laws, according to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. The new rules, set to go into effect on 1 July, establish a process for police to hold autonomous vehicle manufacturers accountable.
Germany Says US Troop Withdrawal ‘Foreseeable’
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was 'foreseeable', according to the BBC.
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ as Deadline Looms
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' according to letters sent to Congress, as the 60-day deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution approached.
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ as Deadline Looms
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' according to letters sent to Congress, as the 60-day deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution approached.
Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge
A 45-year-old man is protesting the war on Iran from the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, speaking to Al Jazeera about his cause.
German Museum to Return Rare 113-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull to Brazil
A 113-million-year-old Irritator dinosaur skull will be returned to Brazil, according to a joint declaration by Germany and Brazil. The fossil, housed at Stuttgart’s museum of natural history, is set to be repatriated after decades of scientific and ethical debate.
Zambia Cancels World’s Largest Human Rights Summit Days Before Start
Zambia has cancelled the world’s largest human rights and technology summit, RightsCon 2026, just days before it was due to begin, according to The Guardian.
Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said.