World Regions - Page 487

June 16

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

June 16

Israel's war with Iran is a global flashpoint. America must lead before it spreads

Israel's airstrikes on Iranian territory and Tehran's missile response create a global inflection point. Trump and America must lead before it threatens global alliances.

June 16

Mike Johnson calls off Israel trip amid Iran conflict

Speaker Mike Johnson has been forced to delay his planned trip to Israel amid its continued conflict with Iran.

June 16

Trump says Iran would 'like to talk' about dialing down Israel-Iran conflict

During comments from this week's G7 conference in Canada, President Trump said Iran has signaled it would "like to talk" about de-escalating its conflict with Israel.

June 16

Carney cuts short questions to Trump ahead of G7 summit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he exercised his role as G7 chair in cutting reporter questions to President Donald Trump short before the summit began.

June 16

Israel activates 'Barak Magen' aerial defenses for system's first ever interception

The Israeli military's new "Barak Magen" air defense system intercepted eight Iranian drones after launching from a naval ship on Sunday night.

June 16

Israel activates 'Barak Magen' aerial defenses for system's first ever interception

Israel activated a new aerial defense system – dubbed “Barak Magen” – for the first time on Sunday night, saying it intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian drones. (Credit: IDF)

June 16

Iran State TV hit by Israeli airstrike during live broadcast

The building that houses Iran's state-run television in Tehran was hit by an Israeli airstrike during a live broadcast on Monday, the IDF confirmed.

June 16

Senate returns amid concerns about deeper US involvement in the Iran, Israel conflict

Congress returns amid Israel-Iran conflict, with lawmakers questioning U.S. involvement, war powers implications and terrorism risks as President Donald Trump balances MAGA concerns with Israel support.

June 16

Trump slams Obama, Trudeau for pushing Russia out of G8 summit years ago: 'Wouldn't have a war'

Trump criticized former President Obama and former Prime Minister Trudeau for Russia's G8 removal, claiming it was a "very big mistake" that would have prevented further war.