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German Navy moves ships towards Djibouti for mine-cleaning mission in Strait of Hormuz

Germany has moved two naval vessels toward Djibouti as part of preparations for a possible multinational mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on June 18, 2026....

German Navy moves ships towards Djibouti for mine-cleaning mission in Strait of Hormuz Germany has moved two naval vessels toward Djibouti as part of preparations for a possible multinational mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed on…

Israel cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over ‘apartheid’ comments

Israel has cut all contact with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas following her reported comment in which she compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to South Africa’s former apartheid system, triggering a new diplomatic dispute between Israel and the EU....

Israel cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over ‘apartheid’ comments Israel has cut all contact with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas following her reported comment in which she compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to South Africa’s former apar…

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed leaders and senior officials from Southeast Asia to the city of Kazan on June 17, 2026, to mark 35 years of Russia-ASEAN relations and explore ways to expand cooperation in trade, energy, technology, and regional security....

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed leaders and senior officials from Southeast Asia to the city of Kazan on June 17, 2026, to mark 35 years of Russia-ASEAN relations and explore ways to expa…

Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radar Systems to expand ground-based air defense capability

The Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) placed a permanent order for several Giraffe 1X radar systems from Swedish defense company Saab following their successful deployment during major security operations in Denmark....

Denmark orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radar Systems to expand ground-based air defense capability The Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) placed a permanent order for several Giraffe 1X radar systems from Swedish defense company Saab following their successf…

8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Eight people, including 2 Boeing employees, were killed on June 15, 2026, after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, marking one of the deadliest military aviation accidents for the U.S. in recent years....

8 killed as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California Eight people, including 2 Boeing employees, were killed on June 15, 2026, after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern Cal…

US and Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, with signing set for Friday in Geneva

US and Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, with signing set for Friday in Geneva The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement designed to end months of fighting and open the door to a broader peace settlement. The framework agreement, announced by U.S. Presid…

Trump joins G7 leaders in France for annual summit to discuss trade and security.

G7 to focus on Iran deal and Ukraine on first full day of meetings.

Trump joins G7 leaders in France for annual summit to discuss trade and security World leaders gathered in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains on June 15, 2026, as the Group of Seven (G7) summit officially began, bringing together the heads of the United States, France, C…

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Mongolia to advance strategic partnership and economic cooperation 🇨🇳 🇲🇳

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Mongolia to advance strategic partnership and economic cooperation China and Mongolia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic, and strategic ties following high-level talks in Ulaanbaatar between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and M…

UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership

UK and Japan launch $24 billion investment and technology partnership The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment and technology initiatives worth more than $24 billion, marking a significant step forward in economic and strategic coopera…