Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza intensified following the breakdown of multiple ceasefire negotiations, with high civilian casualties continuing.
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Colombia Senate Approves Female Genital Mutilation Ban in First for Latin America
Colombia’s Senate passed legislation criminalising FGM, making it the first country in Latin America to enact such a law if signed by the president.
Colombia’s Petro-Suspension Proposal Shakes Nation Ahead of Presidential Runoff
The proposal to strip President Gustavo Petro of his powers until election day on June 21 sent political shockwaves through Colombia.
Lithuania’s Ruling Party Votes to Remove Dawn of Nemunas from Coalition Over Disputes
Lithuania’s Social Democrats voted to expel the Dawn of Nemunas party from the governing coalition following disputes involving its leader Remigijus Žemaitaitis.
Hundreds Rally in Beirut’s Hezbollah Strongholds in Support of Iran War Effort
Large crowds gathered in Beirut’s Dahieh district and in Houthi-controlled Sanaa to express solidarity with Iran and its allies in the ongoing conflict.
Swiss Foreign Ministry Confirms Iran-US Talks at Bürgenstock Cancelled
Switzerland confirmed it would no longer host the planned US-Iran talks after JD Vance cancelled his trip, leaving negotiations in limbo.
Israel Launches Strikes Against Military Sites in Western and Central Iran
The Israeli Air Force struck military targets in Isfahan, Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Tehran in the first Israeli strikes on Iran since the April ceasefire.
Archaeologists Discover Never Before Seen Pre-Hispanic Ruins in Mexico
A team of archaeologists announced the discovery of entirely unknown pre-Hispanic structures in Mexico, expanding the map of ancient Mesoamerican cultures.
Iran Allows Japanese Ships to Pass Strait of Hormuz in Diplomatic Gesture
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Japan-flagged vessels would be permitted through the Strait of Hormuz as part of diplomatic outreach.
Kyrgyzstan Removed from EU Aviation Safety Blacklist After 20 Years
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport lifted Kyrgyzstan’s 20-year ban from European aviation safety-approved routes.