Indonesia's rupiah reached a record low of 18,155 per US When Indonesia’s rupiah breached the new psychological threshold of 18,155 per US dollar today (June 8), the currency’s lowest ever level, social stability alarm bells rang louder than at any time since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. Attempts to calm public anxiety with familiar assurances that economic fundamentals remain strong – or by attributing the post Rupiah’s collapse could tr.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at northern Israel on June 7, citing retaliation for Israeli strikes Iran launched ballistic missiles at northern Israel on June 7, describing the attack as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Israel responded with a "large-scale strike" on Iran's strategic defense systems. US President Donald Trump urged both sides to avoid further escalation.
Iranians report deepening economic hardship three months into the country's conflict with the United More than three months into Iran's conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranians say they are desperate about meeting basic needs. Some are down to one meal a day, meat is rare, and household appliances are sold off to pay bills. Some Iranians sent messages to RFE/RL's Radio Farda.
African migrants in South Africa report living in fear. Rallies against illegal immigration have gained momentum. The March & March campaign group is leading protests. Xenophobic sentiment has resurfaced. African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country. March & March, a campaign group at the forefront of recent protests, has given people living illegally in.
The Israeli military targeted Iranian regime sites early on June 8. This action retaliated for Tehran's attacks on Israel. It occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against striking back. The Israeli military said its forces targeted Iranian regime sites early on June 8 in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on Israel and shortly after US President Donald Trump said he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back.
President Trump stated a deal with Iran to achieve a peace settlement is "very close." This comes after Iran launched air strikes against Israel. It was the first such attack since the April truce took effect. US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran to turn a cease-fire into a peace settlement is still "very close," even after Iran launched its first wave of air strikes against Israel since the fragile April truce took effect.
Rebels launched an offensive to seize Zémio in the Central African Republic. The attack aims to derail the December 2025 presidential election. Life on the UN peacekeeping frontline includes firefights and football matches. Night has fallen over the town of Zémio, in the east of the Central African Republic. In a few hours, the December 2025 presidential election is due to take place, but the rebels of the “Azande Ani Kpi Gbe” (AAKG) militia have launched an offensive to seize the city and derail the polls.
The Strait of Hormuz became a global flashpoint on 28 February following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. This narrow waterway, only 34 kilometers wide at its narrowest, experienced heightened geopolitical tension. When US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering one of the most serious geopolitical crises in years, the Strait of Hormuz – a narrow channel just 34 kilometres wide at its narrowest point – became a global flashpoint overnight.
Hundreds of thousands have fled eastern Jonglei State in South Sudan due to months of fighting. The UN refugee agency described this as one of the most severe conflict-related displacement emergencies recently. Months of fighting and insecurity have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei State, triggering “one of the most severe conflict-related displacement emergencies in recent years”, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.
Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faced threats and were forced to leave a village. They were attempting to bury a person who had died from Ebola. In a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers arrived a few days ago to help bury a person who had died from Ebola. Instead, they were threatened, told armed rebels would be called if they stayed, and forced to leave.
Gang violence in Haiti has driven displacement to record levels. Nearly 1.5 million people now lack stable housing. The United Nations migration agency released these figures on Friday. The situation exacerbates an already severe humanitarian crisis. Escalating gang violence across Haiti has pushed displacement to record levels, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis and leaving nearly 1.5 million people without a stable place to live, migration agency, IOM.
The UN in Lebanon launched a new appeal for $331.5 million. This funding targets 1.4 million people in crisis. Needs have grown significantly since deadly violence erupted between Hezbollah and Israel three months ago. The UN in Lebanon appealed for an additional $331.5 million on Friday to help 1.4 million people in crisis as already massive needs continue to grow, three months since deadly violence erupted between Hezbollah fighters and Israel.
The United Nations and its partners are scaling up efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in the UN and its partners are continuing efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, while warning that insecurity and misinformation remain major obstacles to the response.
The Hormuz crisis, ongoing for nearly 100 days, has escalated into a What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in Africa and malnourished children being turned away from medical clinics in Afghanistan.
Somali government troops and opposition-allied militias exchanged gunfire in Mogadishu. The clashes began Wednesday afternoon. Property sustained damage. Some civilians fled the capital. The violence occurred before planned protests. These protests were over the president’s decision to remain in office after his term expired. Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredFierce clashes have taken place between government troops and militias allied with the opposition in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, damaging property and forcing some civilians to flee. In the runup to the fighting, which started on Wednesday afternoon, opposition leaders embedded with mil.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday. At least 19 people died. Buildings collapsed. Residents are warned about aftershocks and advised not to enter damaged structures. Residents warned not to enter damaged homes or other buildings owing to threat of aftershocks after magnitude-7.8 quakeA magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people.“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Robert Dagon, of the General Santos City.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's allies claim Myanmar's military is mounting a comeback. They point to tactical gains and diplomatic outreach. Recent US media coverage has highlighted these developments. The military held tightly controlled elections. Coup maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s allies want the world to believe that Myanmar’s military is “on the upswing” and “mounting a comeback” in a war that foreign media increasingly describe as “forgotten.” Recent US media coverage leans into that storyline, highlighting tactical gains, diplomatic outreach, and a presidential façade after tightly controlled elections.
Utsunomiya, Japan, closed all 94 of its schools after a bear sighting. The animal was seen within the city limits. This is the first time a bear has been spotted in the municipality. Police and hunters are searching for the animal. Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to TokyoA city in Japan has closed all its 94 primary and secondary schools after a bear was spotted in the municipality for the first time. Officials in Utsunomiya, a city of half a million people about 100km (62 miles) north of Tokyo, took action after a medium-sized blac.
A ballot printing error in South Korea’s June 3 nationwide local elections led to the postponement of voting in 39 polling stations across 11 municipalities. The error involved the printing of ballots for the Seongnam mayoral race. This incident has raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process. Election officials have apologized for the mistake. Free and fair elections are the foundation of liberal democracy, and South Korea has long been regarded as one of Asia’s democratic success stories.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian declared victory for his Civil Contract party on June Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian early on June 8 declared victory for his Civil Contract party over several pro-Russia groupings, with his party hovering around 50 percent as votes are counted, higher than pre-vote surveys suggested.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth came under fire from critics around the world this weekend after he turned his speech at a Saturday event marking the D-Day anniversary into a “racist rant” against migrants. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in France, which was occupied by Nazi Germany’s troops.
Ukraine launched drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Petersburg region, around 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Residents filmed drones overhead and smoke rising from military sites. The attack came on the final day of Russia’s flagship investment forum.
Russian-occupied Crimea faces major gasoline shortages this summer. Ukrainian military drone campaigns are squeezing transport routes into the region. This makes travel difficult for Russian visitors, on whom Crimea's economy heavily depends. Crimea, the Ukrainian Black Sea region occupied by Russia, is heavily dependent on Russian visitors for its economy. This summer, it faces major gasoline shortages, as Ukraine’s military drone campaign squeezes transport routes, making life even more difficult for vacationers.
Peruvians vote Sunday in an election runoff between rightwing candidate Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of 1990s leader Alberto, is vying with a congressman to become country’s ninth president in a decadePeruvians go to the polls on Sunday in an election runoff that pits a perennial rightwing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, against a leftist congressman, Roberto Sánchez. Amid rising crime, chronic political instability, corruption scandals and voter apathy, they are vying to.
Plastic items like surgical gloves, water bottles, and shopping bags are common in From surgical gloves to water bottles, shopping bags and chewing gum, every part of our daily lives includes plastic. They epitomise convenience – their durability makes our dependence on them inextricable, but it also stifles the environment.
