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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Mr. A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Mr. Khan can remain in his job at the global court.
The Kremlin stated French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and The leaders of Britain, Germany , and France said on June 7 they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, and that Europe would play a role.
UN officials reported a worsening humanitarian toll in Ukraine. Hostilities have escalated, with recent months seeing extensive aerial attacks. This marks the deadliest period since Russia's 2022 invasion. The Security Council met on Monday amid a sharp escalation in hostilities across Ukraine, where UN officials warned that the war has reached its deadliest point since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian declared victory for his Civil Contract party in Armenia's parliamentary elections. The party is polling around 50 percent of the vote. This result exceeds pre-election projections. Several pro-Russia parties are trailing the vote count. 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 spoke at a D-Day anniversary event on Saturday. He diverted from the topic to criticize migrants, sparking criticism from around the world. The event commemorated the 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy in France, where thousands were killed. Hegseth's comments were widely condemned as inappropriate. 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.
Donald Trump warned Benjamin Netanyahu against initiating a new war with Iran. He stated that Israel might face such a conflict alone. The comments were made in an interview with Axios. US President Donald Trump told Axios in an interview published on Monday that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he might find himself fighting alone if he went back to war with Iran.
Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The country has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the first time. Its selective application of international law vis-à-vis Ukraine and Iran, and its cautious and often wavering approach towards Israel, might have led smaller nations to lose faith in it.
The summer tourist season began in Russian-occupied Crimea. The summer tourist season is starting in Russian-occupied Crimea, but with Ukrainian drone attacks and fuel shortages, how many people will visit? Current Time correspondent Andrey Cherkasov explains, tour operators are trying to put a positive spin on the crisis, but it's being met with skepticism.
The INDIA bloc held its latest strategy meeting. Alliance tensions are reportedly growing. From the INDIA bloc’s latest strategy meeting and growing alliance tensions to the escalating U. S.-Iran conflict, a major arrest in West Bengal and Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit. The top stories of the day.
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.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern provinces has reached 515 confirmed cases. The UN's top aid official visited Ituri province, the outbreak's center. The strain is described as rare and untreatable. The top UN aid official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in Ituri province – the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak – for a three-day assessment visit, as the confirmed case count reaches 515 across three eastern provinces.
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. The Israeli military said its forces targeted Iranian regime sites early on June 8 in retaliation for Tehran's latest attacks on Israel and shortly after US President Donald Trump said he would tell Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to conduct such strikes.
Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following an Iranian missile attack. This exchange occurred despite US President Donald Trump stating a peace settlement with Tehran was "very close." The strikes mark a significant escalation since the fragile 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 from the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe militia launched an offensive in Zémio, Central African Republic, to seize the city and disrupt the December 2025 presidential election. The attack began at night, hours before the polls were set to open. The city is a key location in the east of the country. UN peacekeepers are deployed in the area. Night has fallen over the town of Zémio, in the east of the Central African Republic.
U. S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston struck down a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. The fee was announced by the Trump administration in September. A lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenged the fee. Judge Sorokin called the fee unlawful. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Mr.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk stated that children are dying in Cuba. Children are dying because doctors cannot access essential medicines, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said in a stark warning on Monday, calling for the immediate lifting of United States sanctions against the Caribbean nation that were causing “widespread harm”.
Peruvians vote in a runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. 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.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, killing at least 35 people. The quake caused buildings to collapse in General Santos. Tsunami damage was reported in a southern coastal village. Smaller waves were measured in Indonesia, Palau, and southern Japan. Several mostly low-rise buildings collapsed or sustained heavy damage in the hard-hit city of General Santos. Tsunami damage was reported in at least one southern coastal village.
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.
Afghanistan faces a "lost generation" due to worsening humanitarian conditions and economic pressures. Restrictions on women also contribute to an uncertain future. This warning came during a Security Council meeting on the country. As the Security Council met on Afghanistan, senior officials and civil society representatives delivered a clear warning Monday: despite relative security under the Taliban, worsening humanitarian conditions, restrictions on women and growing economic pressures are creating a fragile and uncertain future.
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.
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