Governments including India, Japan, France, Canada, Australia and the US expressed sympathy to the Philippines after the devastating Mw 7.8 Mindanao earthquake.
Month: June 2026
Zelenskyy Thanks G7 Partners for Air Defence Commitments Including New Interceptors
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised the G7 summit outcome, highlighting commitments to expand air defence capabilities and support Ukraine’s defence industry.
DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak With 837 Confirmed Cases and Need for More Funding
The Africa CDC called for urgent international funding to trace infections and halt the spread of what it warned could be the worst Ebola outbreak on record.
Russia Faces New Energy Sanctions as G7 Says Now Is the Right Moment to Act
G7 leaders said the US-Iran agreement reopening Hormuz makes it the right moment to impose additional measures against Russia’s oil and gas sectors.
AI Leaders Including Altman Hassabis and Amodei Attend G7 Leaders Lunch in France
OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei were expected at a G7 AI leadership lunch in Evian-les-Bains.
Sudan’s Women’s Under-17 Football Team Makes Historic International Debut in Morocco
Sudan’s women’s under-17 national team made its first-ever international appearance in Morocco amid the ongoing civil war for Olympic qualification.
Israeli Forces Expand Yellow Zone in Khan Younis and Northern Rafah in Gaza
Israeli forces pushed the Yellow Zone markers further into residential areas in Khan Younis and northern Rafah, forcing families to flee their homes.
Macron Sought Chinese Cooperation Before G7 Summit on Trade and Subsidies
French President Macron made a last-ditch effort to engage China before the G7 summit, seeking cooperation on addressing China’s alleged unfair subsidies.
G7 Nations Debate Critical Minerals Trading Bloc Amid China’s Record Trade Surplus
G7 leaders discussed forming a critical minerals trading bloc, though members remain divided over how it could operate within the US ‘America First’ framework.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Ceasefire Is ‘Practically Meaningless’ After Continued Attacks
Iran’s foreign minister characterised the ceasefire as ineffective given continued strikes, with Iran accusing Israel of violating the Lebanon truce 84 times.