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Russia-Ukraine war key developments on day 1,212

As of Friday, June 20, the conflict continues with significant events reported: Combat Updates Russian drone strikes overnight targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, injuring at least 14 people and damaging residential buildings, a university, a gas pipeline, private vehicles, and railway infrastructure.......

Majority of Americans favor diplomacy over military action in Israel-Iran conflict

A recent poll has highlighted a significant shift in American public opinion regarding military involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Conducted by Economist/YouGov from June 13 to June 16, 2025, the survey indicates that 60 percent of Americans oppose U.S. military engagement in the strife,......

Trump Weighs US Strike on Iran amid Escalating Conflict

President Donald Trump announced he will decide within two weeks whether the United States will engage militarily in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision could hinge on the potential reopening of negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, even as both sides continue......

Israel and Iran Collapse of Global Order as Conflict Escalates

The intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran has underscored a historic unraveling of the international rules-based system established after World War II. Since the Hamas-led assault on Israel in October 2023, the conflict has widened into an unchecked military campaign across Gaza, Lebanon,......

Iran’s foreign minister to participate in OIC meeting in Turkey during regional conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is anticipated to participate in a special session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul this Saturday, according to a Turkish foreign ministry official. This gathering comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The session, part......

European ministers set for nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva on Friday

European foreign ministers from Germany, France, and Britain are set to meet with Iran’s foreign minister on Friday in Geneva to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a German diplomatic source. Before the main meeting, the European officials will first confer with Kaja Kallas,......

Russia warns of global peril as U.S. weighs military action against Iran

The escalating tensions in the Middle East have drawn sharp warnings from Russia, cautioning that the world is on the brink of catastrophe as the United States considers strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities amid intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. Russian officials have urged restraint,......

Israel-Iran conflict escalates as US weighs potential intervention

The seventh day of the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has seen intensified airstrikes, rising civilian casualties, and growing international tensions. While the United States has yet to take direct military action, its readiness to intervene looms large, with Israeli officials affirming that......

Australia and New Zealand evacuate citizens and diplomats amid regional crisis

Australia has successfully evacuated a limited number of its citizens from Israel, while New Zealand has withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran, as both nations grapple with restricted access due to closed airspace in the region. Despite growing requests for assistance, the ability to conduct evacuations......

Trump meets Pakistan’s army chief amid dispute with India over war mediation

In a rare diplomatic gesture, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House on Wednesday. The lunch meeting marked the first time a Pakistani army chief long considered the most powerful figure in the country was received at the White......

Escalating strikes between Israel and Iran spark global tensions

Israel launched a powerful attack on an Iranian nuclear facility on Thursday, intensifying a week of military operations that have devastated Iran’s defense leadership and nuclear infrastructure. In retaliation, Iranian missiles struck Israeli territory, including a hospital in the country’s......

US Strikes on Iran: Trump Says “I Might Do It, I Might Not”

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Donald Trump has left the door open regarding potential US military strikes on Iran. Speaking outside the White House, the former US president commented, “I might do it, or maybe not,” further stating, “No one knows what I’ll do,”......

Rising Number of Britons Consider Israel’s Gaza Offensive a Genocide

A recent poll reveals that a growing number of people in the United Kingdom consider Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to be an act of genocide. Conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Action for Humanity and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP), the survey found that 55......

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