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The Iran-Israel conflict is escalating across multiple fronts with direct global ripple effects.

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Pope Leo XIV warned that rearmament is wrongly framed as inevitable amid global instability, urging diplomacy and international law instead. He tied...

Russia and the EU offer sharply contrasting views on the Ukraine war's accountability and path forward.

• Russian position: Accuses UN...

Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for his first international trip of 2026, set to hold talks with Kim Jong Un on strengthening bilateral ties and...

Russia is stepping up its outreach to the UN by backing incoming General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman, with Lavrov praising his vision for a stronger coordinating role amid global tensions.

Iran-Israel Missile Exchanges

• 🔥 Direct Strikes Resume: Iran fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the April 8 ceasefire, prompting...

Israel and Iran traded retaliatory strikes early Monday, with Israel hitting central and western Iran and Tehran targeting Israeli military bases in...

Iran's first direct missile strike on Israel since the April 8 ceasefire marks a sharp escalation that could unravel U.S.–Iran negotiations and...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan presented strategic autonomy and multi-alignment as core principles guiding Türkiye through global uncertainties, shifting alliances, and new partnerships, with a focus on expanding ties in the Asia-Pacific.

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The US is considering redirecting Iran's frozen assets to rebuild Gulf states damaged by recent attacks, directly clashing with Tehran's demand for $24 billion in released funds. This adds fresh strain to fragile ceasefire talks.

Russian drones are testing NATO's eastern flank. NATO jets downed one over Latvia Monday after a shelter alert, following a similar Estonia incident...

Metsola's June 2026 Podgorica address marks clear momentum: the EU has begun drafting Montenegro's accession treaty after closing nearly half its...

Israel and Iran exchanged fresh missile strikes on Monday, breaking a fragile ceasefire despite US warnings to Israel.

Key reactions:

• China voiced...

Israel's strikes on western and central Iran followed Tehran's missile attack on Israeli targets, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan. This direct confrontation heightens concerns over ceasefire efforts and US-Iran negotiations.

Malaysia advocates increased intra-ASEAN trade to offset disruptions from Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. This move seeks to strengthen regional economic ties and resilience.

Trump says Netanyahu will have ‘no choice’ but to accept a deal with Iran.

Iraq and Syria have closed their airspace following Iran's missile attack on Israel, a precautionary move amid escalating hostilities that are disrupting civilian air routes across the Middle East.

US-China competition is evolving into a multi-front struggle that reshapes global alignments.

• Strategic theory warns of the "Bipolar Trap," where...

Middle East instability spans Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran-linked conflicts, reshaping global responses.

• Energy markets: The IEA warns of the "largest...