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Israel June 21, 2024

Armenia joins Spain, Ireland and Norway in recognizing Palestinian statehood

Armenia has officially recognized the state of Palestine, despite objections from Israel. Armenia supports a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.

United Kingdom June 20, 2024

UK investigating second Tory candidate over election betting allegations

The U.K.'s Gambling Commission is investigating a second Conservative public office candidate for allegedly placing a bet on the timing of the country's July 4 election.

North Korea June 17, 2024

Putin to visit Kim Jong Un as military cooperation between Russia and North Korea increases

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday as both countries intensify their opposition to the United States.

Iran June 14, 2024

Iran defies Biden, UN by enriching uranium for nuclear weapons program

The Islamic Republic of Iran snubbed the U.S., France, Germany and the UK by advancing its atomic process to generate weapons-grade uranium for an atomic bomb.

Middle East June 14, 2024

US Navy faces most intense combat since WWII against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, officials say

The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, officials say.

Afghanistan June 13, 2024

1,000 days have passed since Taliban banned girls from attending school past 6th grade: UNICEF

1,000 days have passed since Afghanistan's Taliban-run government banned girls from attending secondary schools, UNICEF noted Thursday.

Israel June 12, 2024

Hamas says US ceasefire proposal created a 'wide pathway' to reach deal in Gaza

Hamas said its response to a U.S. ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza against Israel opened a "wide pathway" to reach a deal that would end the months-long conflict.

Israel June 11, 2024

UN Security Council passes US-backed Gaza cease-fire proposal

The United Nations Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a U.S. cease-fire proposal for Gaza on Monday, with both Israel and Hamas favoring the deal.

Middle East June 11, 2024

At least 49 dead and 140 missing after migrant boat sinks near Yemen, UN agency says

A boat transporting some 260 Somalis and Ethiopians from Somalia to Yemen sank in the Gulf of Aden, leaving at least 49 dead and 140 missing, according to the U.N.

OPINION June 10, 2024

Europe is hell bent on forcing US companies to go woke and it has a new law to do just that

Europe is invading America by regulation. A new law would force US companies to go woke if they trade in the EU, but it also hurts any firms that supply those businesses.