June 15, 2025
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US
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Trump's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday proceeded through Washington with tanks and fireworks, drawing criticism as a $45 million political spectacle. The celebration sparked nationwide "No Kings" protests, with violence erupting in Los Angeles where demonstrators hurled concrete at police, and in Salt Lake City where a gunman killed one protester.

The manhunt for Minnesota lawmaker assassin Vance Boelter intensified after authorities found his abandoned vehicle 60 miles from the crime scene. His wife was detained carrying guns, cash, and passports. Details emerged of Boelter's overseas security work and religious extremism.

The Israel-Iran conflict entered its third day with mounting casualties—Israeli strikes killed at least 406 Iranians while Iran's largest missile barrage yet killed 13 Israelis. The significant development came when officials revealed Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, positioning himself as a peace broker while warning the US "could get involved" if negotiations failed.
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Israel
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iran launched its second coordinated missile assault shortly after midnight, killing 11 Israelis across Tamra, Bat Yam, and Rehovot. The attack completely destroyed a residential building in Bat Yam, trapping dozens initially feared dead. Throughout the day, rescue operations narrowed the search from 35 missing to 3-7 people as bodies were recovered, including two children aged 8 and 10.
Israel responded with unprecedented strikes 2,300 kilometers deep into Iran, hitting Mashhad Airport and Tehran's nuclear headquarters. Netanyahu confirmed eliminating Iran's Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief while reports emerged that Trump vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Khamenei. By afternoon, Iran launched additional missile barrages targeting Haifa and southern cities, injuring another 9 people and bypassing early warning systems.
The exchange escalated beyond direct strikes as Israeli forces reportedly used car bombs to assassinate at least 14 nuclear scientists in Tehran, while Home Front Command ordered civilians near shelters as evening approached, anticipating further Iranian retaliation.
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Germany
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iranian rocket attacks on Israel continued through the night, with casualty figures climbing from three dead to thirteen by evening. German outlets tracked the escalating exchange as Israel expanded operations deeper into Iranian territory, striking targets 2,300 kilometers from its borders.

By afternoon, Netanyahu announced the assassination of Iran's Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief Mohammed Kasemi, marking a significant escalation in targeted killings. German media questioned whether Netanyahu had exceeded parameters agreed with Trump, who reportedly rejected Israeli proposals to assassinate Iran's supreme leader.

Simultaneously, Trump's military parade in Washington faced widespread protests, with German outlets describing demonstrations across hundreds of American cities. The spectacle coincided with Germany's first official Veterans Day, which drew criticism from left-leaning publications as militarization of civilian culture.

German business leaders advocated for female military conscription, while a classified report allegedly revealed former Health Minister Spahn prioritized political ambition over proper mask procurement procedures during the pandemic, resulting in billions in damages.
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France
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
The Israel-Iran conflict entered its third consecutive day with Iran reporting over 224 deaths since Friday's initial exchanges, while Israeli casualties remained at 13. Netanyahu announced the elimination of Iran's intelligence chief and claimed destruction of the main facility at the Natanz nuclear site. Iran responded with renewed missile salvos throughout the day, threatening Israel would become "uninhabitable" and promising a "devastating response."

Trump indicated possible US military involvement while reportedly vetoing an Israeli operation to assassinate Supreme Leader Khamenei. France maintained its position of not mobilizing military support "at this stage."

Domestically, Nicolas Sarkozy was officially stripped of his Legion of Honor following his corruption conviction, making him the first sitting president of the Fifth Republic to lose this distinction. François Bayrou's approval ratings plummeted to historic lows. A French tourist was arrested in Iceland, suspected of murdering her husband and daughter at a Reykjavik hotel.
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Lebanon
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iranian missiles continued striking Tel Aviv and Haifa for the third consecutive day, with reports of hundreds of rockets targeting Israeli cities. Lebanese media described fires in Haifa and explosions near Tehran's parliament building as the exchange intensified beyond the nuclear facilities initially targeted.

Lebanon maintained its distance from the conflict, with Hezbollah reportedly communicating its intention to spare Lebanon from another war. The government arranged repatriation flights for Lebanese stranded in Sharm el-Sheikh while canceling Middle East Airlines flights to Iraq.

Trump's intervention marked a potential turning point, declaring that Israel and Iran would achieve peace "soon" and later expressing hope for a ceasefire. This diplomatic statement contrasted sharply with Netanyahu's threats that Iran would pay a "very heavy price" and his suggestion that regime change in Iran could result from the war.

Lebanese outlets reported Israel's assassination of 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, some through car bombs, as the military dimension expanded beyond the initial strikes on nuclear infrastructure.
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Ukraine
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iran's missile retaliation against Israel killed five Ukrainians, including three children, according to the Foreign Ministry announcement in the afternoon. The casualties emerged from the escalation cycle that began with Israel's nuclear facility strikes two days earlier.

Ukrainian intelligence conducted sabotage operations inside Russia, with HUR agents striking electrical substations in Kaliningrad that knocked out power to military facilities, causing $5 million in damages. The General Staff confirmed strikes on the Shahed drone production facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan.

Zelensky warned that Russia plans further attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly nuclear facilities, while global attention focuses on the Middle East. Ukraine shared intelligence about these threats with Trump's team and the IAEA.

The military reported 203 combat clashes, with Pokrovsk remaining the most active sector. Ukraine repatriated bodies of 1,200 fallen soldiers through ongoing exchange mechanisms. Trump indicated openness to Putin serving as mediator in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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Palestine
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iranian forces launched three distinct missile waves against Israel, escalating from the previous day's promised 2,000-missile barrage. Morning reports documented varying casualty figures, with Palestinian sources claiming 6-14 Israeli deaths and over 240 wounded. Iran targeted the Weizmann Institute, described as Israel's primary military research center, while Netanyahu made his first public appearance since the attacks began, visiting missile impact sites in southern Tel Aviv.

Israel responded by striking Iran's Mashhad airport in what sources called its most distant airstrike in history, while reportedly assassinating 14 Iranian nuclear scientists. Trump announced ongoing peace negotiations between Iran and Israel, contradicting the escalating violence. Palestinian media reported Israel smuggled drones into Iran using methods similar to the pager operations.

Gaza violence continued with 65 killed in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 55,362 since October 7. Israeli forces converted aid convoys into what Palestinian sources termed "death traps," targeting civilians seeking assistance.
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UK
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
The Iran-Israel conflict entered its third day with escalating strikes on both sides. Israeli forces targeted Iranian nuclear scientists with car bombings in Tehran while striking the foreign ministry building. Iran responded by calling for an "Islamic Army" to wage war against Israel, warning the country would become "uninhabitable."

Trump held a massive military parade in Washington that sparked nationwide protests, while threatening Iran with retaliation "at levels never seen before" if American bases were targeted. He claimed to have prevented Israel from assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader.

The UK blocked all travel to Israel and deployed additional RAF jets to the Middle East as casualty figures climbed. Iranian media reported 224 dead including children, while Israeli sources claimed Iran's latest missile barrage had failed to land.

By evening, explosions were reported across both Tel Aviv and Tehran as the exchange continued into a third night, with Netanyahu warning the conflict could lead to "regime change" in Iran.
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Iran
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iranian state media opened the day claiming over 200 Israeli casualties from missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Ashdod, marking what outlets described as the third day of full-scale war. Foreign Minister Araqchi defended Iran's attacks as "legitimate self-defense" while warning America to withdraw support for Israeli operations.

By midday, authorities declared Iran was operating under "war conditions," opening mosques and metro stations as civilian shelters. The Revolutionary Guard announced funeral arrangements for seven commanders killed in Saturday's Israeli strikes, though ceremonies were later cancelled citing security concerns.

The escalation continued with Iran launching a third wave of daylight missile strikes, while domestically reporting the arrest of Mossad agents and discovery of 200 kilograms of explosives. The day's most significant casualty was confirmed in the evening: Mohammad Kazemi, head of Revolutionary Guard intelligence, along with his deputies. Iranian outlets simultaneously reported Trump had vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Khamenei during the current conflict.
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Russia
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Russian outlets reported a diplomatic shift as Trump declared openness to Putin mediating between Israel and Iran, while simultaneously suggesting potential US military involvement in the escalating conflict. Iran's Foreign Minister announced readiness to sign agreements guaranteeing nuclear weapons abandonment, offering to halt strikes if Israel reciprocated.

The casualty count from the three-day exchange rose dramatically, with Iran's Health Ministry reporting 224 deaths from Israeli strikes by evening. Israel claimed destroying Iran's nuclear reactor and key Revolutionary Guard facilities, while Iran confirmed the death of its intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi.

Ukrainian drone attacks reached deeper into Russian territory, striking Tatarstan's automotive plants and killing two people. Investigators opened terrorism cases as officials declared growing public anger over the escalation. Russia evacuated its artists and BRICS scientists from Iran while continuing unilateral prisoner body transfers with Ukraine.
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Italy
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iranian missile attacks overnight killed thirteen Israelis since Friday, prompting Netanyahu's declaration that casualties had doubled from weekend strikes. Israel responded by hitting Iran's nuclear headquarters in Tehran, with the IDF confirming strikes on nuclear facilities as explosions echoed across the Iranian capital.

The escalation intensified through the afternoon as Israel eliminated Revolutionary Guards intelligence chiefs and struck Mashhad airport in the country's northeast, marking the deepest penetration into Iranian territory yet. Iran launched fresh missile barrages targeting Tel Aviv and Haifa, with explosions reported in both city centers.

By evening, Iranian television reported Khamenei had been transferred to a bunker with his family as Israeli strikes continued. Trump indicated openness to Putin serving as mediator while suggesting possible US involvement, but Macron directly contradicted this position, telling Trump that "Putin cannot mediate." The exchanges represented the conflict's most intense phase since Wednesday's initial nuclear facility strikes.
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Japan
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
The Iran-Israel conflict that began with nuclear facility strikes on June 13 escalated through sustained exchanges of fire. Iranian retaliation initially killed 73 people by early morning, shattering what Japanese media described as Israel's "safety myth." The death toll climbed to over 200 by afternoon as Israel expanded targets to include Iran's Defense Ministry and energy infrastructure. Iran responded with additional missile launches.

Washington conducted its first military parade in 34 years during the crisis, with protests occurring across multiple cities. Japanese outlets framed the display as deterrence against China and Russia despite noted weapons shortages.

Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet support rose to 37% with public backing for rice policy changes, though 54% opposed Liberal Democratic Party cash payment proposals. Nissan announced plans to sell part of its Renault stake for 100 billion yen. Joint Philippine-Japan naval exercises continued in the South China Sea amid Chinese territorial claims.
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Netherlands
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
The Israeli-Iranian conflict continued its escalation as Iran reported 224 deaths from Israeli strikes while threatening that "Israel will no longer be habitable." Morning coverage focused on Trump's warnings of unprecedented violence against Iran, building on the previous days' exchange of nuclear facility strikes and rocket attacks on Tel Aviv.

By midday, Dutch domestic politics dominated as 150,000 demonstrators marched through The Hague in the "Rode Lijn" protest against Gaza violence. Prime Minister Schoof acknowledged the protesters with "we see you and we hear you," marking the largest demonstration in the ongoing conflict coverage.

NSC faced internal crisis over leadership succession, with the choice between Eddy van Hijum and Diederik Boomsma threatening to fracture the party further. The evening brought reports that Trump had previously blocked Israeli plans to assassinate Iranian leadership, adding context to the current military exchanges.
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India
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
A helicopter crash near Kedarnath killed seven pilgrims in the morning, marking the fifth aviation incident in six weeks as rescue operations struggled with mountainous terrain. The tragedy preceded an afternoon bridge collapse over the Indrayani River near Pune, where crowds had gathered to watch monsoon floodwaters when the 30-year-old structure gave way. Initial reports varied on casualties, but authorities confirmed four deaths and dozens missing in the rushing waters.

The Israel-Iran missile exchanges continued escalating, with Iran proposing a ceasefire to Netanyahu while demanding Israel halt attacks first. Trump vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Supreme Leader Khamenei while claiming he would broker peace "just like I got India and Pakistan." Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure as Tehran launched hypersonic missiles at Tel Aviv.

Modi departed for Cyprus as international investigators arrived in Ahmedabad to examine the Air India crash wreckage. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Rupani's remains were identified through DNA matching as the death toll reached 270.
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Poland
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
The Israel-Iran conflict escalated dramatically as Israeli strikes targeted Tehran, causing explosions and fires throughout the Iranian capital. Reports emerged of ten deaths and 200 wounded from overnight Iranian retaliatory strikes. Netanyahu declared operations would continue "as long as necessary" while warning Iranian civilians to evacuate areas near nuclear facilities.

Poland's response to citizen evacuation became a political flashpoint. Initially, the Foreign Ministry indicated Poles would pay for their own evacuation, triggering criticism from opposition politicians. By evening, the government reversed course, announcing free military flights for Polish citizens in the region.

Trump entered the diplomatic arena, suggesting Putin could serve as mediator while threatening Iran with "unprecedented force." Oil prices reached two-month highs as markets reacted to the escalating conflict.

Domestically, the leaked Tusk-Giertych recordings continued generating controversy, with new allegations emerging about their content. Robert Kubica achieved a historic victory at Le Mans, providing rare positive news amid the international crisis.
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Spain
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
Iran launched fresh missile waves against Israel, with strikes hitting residential buildings in Israeli cities, while Israel defended its escalation by claiming Iran had developed nuclear bomb materials. Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader but stated peace talks were progressing.

The corruption scandal expanded as newspapers revealed the Cerdán-Ábalos network collected one million euros in cash from companies receiving 654 million in public works contracts. PSOE critics emboldened against Sánchez, demanding a party congress without him, while Feijóo planned parliamentary votes to expose coalition partners. By evening, reports emerged that Sánchez was evaluating all exit options while remaining uncertain about the scandal's full extent.

Additional revelations included Quirón hospital issuing certificates for Ayuso's boyfriend during investigations, and Koldo García offering Air Europa planes for migrant deportations during COVID. Thousands protested mass tourism, demanding limits on visitor numbers.
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Turkey
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
President Erdoğan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent Israel-Iran escalation, making two phone calls to Trump within 48 hours alongside contacts with leaders from Oman, Kuwait and Iraq. Turkish media continued analyzing the military dimensions of the conflict, with outlets examining Israel's Iron Dome capabilities while pro-government sources highlighted Iranian hypersonic missile strikes.

Morning brought news of a hot air balloon crash in Aksaray's Ihlara Valley, killing one person and injuring 19 others. One million students began high school entrance exams nationwide. Model-activist Melisa Aydınalp was detained on "exhibitionism" charges related to her protests against government policies toward women, then released under judicial control by afternoon.

The Disinformation Combat Center issued multiple denials throughout the day, refuting claims about Iranian migration waves to Turkey, Israeli aircraft being stationed in Turkey, and allegations about the Presidential Complex being declared an illegal structure. A hospital evacuation began due to a fire, while authorities announced that 830,000 large livestock and 2.5 million small livestock were slaughtered during Eid celebrations.
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China
15.06.2025
Sunday
70 days ago
State media coordination reached unprecedented saturation as outlets synchronized messaging around Xi Jinping's identity as "forever a son of the yellow earth." The pattern evolved throughout the day from morning Central Asia summit coverage to afternoon populist messaging about Xi's commitment to serve the people.

Nine outlets published identical headlines about building a "China-Central Asia community of shared future," continuing the previous day's cultural coordination themes. By afternoon, four major outlets carried identical "yellow earth son" headlines, representing a shift from diplomatic to domestic legitimacy messaging.

The coordination paralleled Xi's article publication on medium and long-term economic planning spanning 2015-2025 observations across multiple outlets. Chinese media portrayed Trump's military parade as evidence of American decline, describing the US as a "setting sun" while reporting on associated protests.

Alternative outlets reported on suspected organ trafficking at Xiangya Hospital involving a 28-year-old medical student's death, with online discussions comparing the case to Myanmar's lawless border regions.
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