June 19, 2025
US
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Iranian missiles struck Israel's largest southern hospital early morning, hitting Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva and wounding over 200 people. Israel's defense minister declared Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei "cannot continue to exist" and threatened to intensify attacks on nuclear sites.
By afternoon, Trump backed away from immediate military action, announcing he would decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran. The White House confirmed contact with Iran while Trump weighs options, with sources revealing his concern about creating "another Libya" through regime change.
The Iran crisis overshadowed domestic developments as ICE raids faced new resistance. The LA Dodgers blocked federal agents from stadium grounds, while reports showed a 500% increase in assaults on ICE officers. Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges in her retrial, and Trump extended TikTok's deadline by 90 days. Veterans protested what they called Trump's "march to war" as Congress prepared for classified Iran briefings.
By afternoon, Trump backed away from immediate military action, announcing he would decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran. The White House confirmed contact with Iran while Trump weighs options, with sources revealing his concern about creating "another Libya" through regime change.
The Iran crisis overshadowed domestic developments as ICE raids faced new resistance. The LA Dodgers blocked federal agents from stadium grounds, while reports showed a 500% increase in assaults on ICE officers. Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges in her retrial, and Trump extended TikTok's deadline by 90 days. Veterans protested what they called Trump's "march to war" as Congress prepared for classified Iran briefings.
Israel
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Iran launched its heaviest missile barrage yet, firing 25-30 projectiles that directly struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba and multiple locations across Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Holon. The hospital attack represented the first direct hit on a major Israeli medical facility, leaving 6 critically injured and over 200 total casualties. Iranian missiles used new cluster warhead technology that dispersed multiple bombs over wide areas.
Defense Minister Katz escalated rhetoric by explicitly calling for Khamenei's assassination, comparing him to Hitler. Netanyahu publicly rebuked these statements as "harmful remarks not reflecting government position."
Iran launched a second wave of 15 missiles toward northern Israel hours later, mostly intercepted. Israeli forces retaliated by striking Iran's Arak nuclear reactor for the first time.
The White House announced Trump would decide within two weeks whether to join Israeli strikes, disappointing Israeli officials who expected quicker American involvement. Direct diplomatic conversations between US envoy Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi were revealed for the first time since the war began.
Defense Minister Katz escalated rhetoric by explicitly calling for Khamenei's assassination, comparing him to Hitler. Netanyahu publicly rebuked these statements as "harmful remarks not reflecting government position."
Iran launched a second wave of 15 missiles toward northern Israel hours later, mostly intercepted. Israeli forces retaliated by striking Iran's Arak nuclear reactor for the first time.
The White House announced Trump would decide within two weeks whether to join Israeli strikes, disappointing Israeli officials who expected quicker American involvement. Direct diplomatic conversations between US envoy Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi were revealed for the first time since the war began.
Germany
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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German outlets tracked escalating rhetoric as Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei a direct war target, calling him a "modern Hitler" who "may not continue to exist." This marked a shift from targeting facilities to targeting leadership.
Trump's positioning dominated coverage throughout the day. Morning reports suggested imminent US military action with weekend strike preparations, while afternoon coverage revealed secret negotiations through envoy Witkoff. By evening, Trump set himself a two-week deadline for deciding on direct military intervention, simultaneously deploying ships while keeping diplomatic channels open.
The Iran crisis exposed domestic German fractures. The AfD struggled with internal divisions over positioning between traditional Russia loyalty and Trump alignment. Chancellor Merz faced scrutiny for describing Israeli operations as "dirty work," while his foreign minister adopted different language entirely. German media portrayed the conflict as splitting Trump's MAGA coalition between isolationists and interventionists, creating political vulnerabilities despite his attempts to satisfy both factions.
Trump's positioning dominated coverage throughout the day. Morning reports suggested imminent US military action with weekend strike preparations, while afternoon coverage revealed secret negotiations through envoy Witkoff. By evening, Trump set himself a two-week deadline for deciding on direct military intervention, simultaneously deploying ships while keeping diplomatic channels open.
The Iran crisis exposed domestic German fractures. The AfD struggled with internal divisions over positioning between traditional Russia loyalty and Trump alignment. Chancellor Merz faced scrutiny for describing Israeli operations as "dirty work," while his foreign minister adopted different language entirely. German media portrayed the conflict as splitting Trump's MAGA coalition between isolationists and interventionists, creating political vulnerabilities despite his attempts to satisfy both factions.
France
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Iranian missiles struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba during the seventh night of conflict, injuring over 60 people and prompting Israeli officials to denounce it as a deliberate war crime. Netanyahu escalated his rhetoric throughout the day, declaring "very numerous nuclear targets" remained to be "eradicated" and vowing Iran's "tyrants will pay a heavy price."
Trump's position shifted from deliberate ambiguity to a concrete timeline, with the White House announcing he would decide on American military intervention "within the next two weeks." France began organizing evacuation routes for its citizens, advising those in Iran to exit via Armenia and Turkey without visas.
The decades-old Gregory murder case resurfaced as justice officials clashed over summoning 80-year-old Jacqueline Jacob, the victim's grand-aunt, for interrogation on criminal conspiracy charges based on graphology evidence. Sixteen French departments were placed under heat wave alerts as temperatures climbed toward 38°C, marking the season's first canicule warning.
Trump's position shifted from deliberate ambiguity to a concrete timeline, with the White House announcing he would decide on American military intervention "within the next two weeks." France began organizing evacuation routes for its citizens, advising those in Iran to exit via Armenia and Turkey without visas.
The decades-old Gregory murder case resurfaced as justice officials clashed over summoning 80-year-old Jacqueline Jacob, the victim's grand-aunt, for interrogation on criminal conspiracy charges based on graphology evidence. Sixteen French departments were placed under heat wave alerts as temperatures climbed toward 38°C, marking the season's first canicule warning.
Lebanon
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Israeli Defense Minister Katz called for Khamenei's assassination, declaring he should not be allowed to remain alive. This followed Iran's hospital strike in southern Israel and the seventh day of mutual bombardment between the countries.
American envoy Barak arrived in Beirut carrying what Lebanese outlets described as a firm prohibition against Hezbollah entering the conflict. President Aoun told Barak that communications continued toward achieving state weapons monopoly, while the envoy described Hezbollah participation as "a very bad decision."
Hezbollah's Qassem responded by stating the group would express solidarity with Iran and act as it sees fit, directly challenging American warnings. Lebanese media reported Iranian missiles crossing Lebanese airspace toward Israel.
By evening, outlets reported Israel expecting an American decision on striking Iran within two days, while Iran reportedly sent Washington acceptance of some Trump demands through back channels, suggesting diplomatic movements alongside military escalation.
American envoy Barak arrived in Beirut carrying what Lebanese outlets described as a firm prohibition against Hezbollah entering the conflict. President Aoun told Barak that communications continued toward achieving state weapons monopoly, while the envoy described Hezbollah participation as "a very bad decision."
Hezbollah's Qassem responded by stating the group would express solidarity with Iran and act as it sees fit, directly challenging American warnings. Lebanese media reported Iranian missiles crossing Lebanese airspace toward Israel.
By evening, outlets reported Israel expecting an American decision on striking Iran within two days, while Iran reportedly sent Washington acceptance of some Trump demands through back channels, suggesting diplomatic movements alongside military escalation.
Ukraine
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Russia deployed AI-controlled drones with enhanced navigation systems, marking a technological escalation in its aerial campaign. Ukrainian media tracked this development through multiple headline revisions during early morning hours, emphasizing the shift from terrain-matching to direct radio control capabilities.
By midday, Ukraine secured another prisoner exchange, returning severely ill defenders from Russian captivity. Coverage focused on one returnee who lost 50 kilograms and 7 centimeters in height during imprisonment, continuing the pattern of exchanges established under the Istanbul agreements.
Zelensky appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as new Ground Forces commander in the evening, while stating the war should "desirably" end during Trump's term. Reports suggested Trump left the G7 summit early due to tensions with Macron and Zelensky over Ukraine policy.
The frontline saw 133 combat actions, with concentrated fighting in Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian officials noted that despite two years of conflict, Russian forces captured only 1% of Ukrainian territory.
By midday, Ukraine secured another prisoner exchange, returning severely ill defenders from Russian captivity. Coverage focused on one returnee who lost 50 kilograms and 7 centimeters in height during imprisonment, continuing the pattern of exchanges established under the Istanbul agreements.
Zelensky appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as new Ground Forces commander in the evening, while stating the war should "desirably" end during Trump's term. Reports suggested Trump left the G7 summit early due to tensions with Macron and Zelensky over Ukraine policy.
The frontline saw 133 combat actions, with concentrated fighting in Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian officials noted that despite two years of conflict, Russian forces captured only 1% of Ukrainian territory.
Palestine
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Trump announced a two-week deadline for deciding whether to attack Iran, escalating from the previous day's approved strike plans. Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv's stock exchange and Soroka Hospital, with sources reporting 65 casualties and extensive infrastructure damage. Iran clarified it targeted Mossad headquarters adjacent to the hospital rather than medical facilities directly.
Gaza's death toll reached 55,706 as Israeli forces killed 69 Palestinians in 24 hours, including 16 civilians waiting for aid. The European Union declared Israel's actions constitute genocide, marking the first formal EU position on the matter. Palestinian settlers killed one person and wounded eight in Sourif, while Israeli forces demolished homes in Jenin and Tulkarm for the 144th consecutive day.
Netanyahu connected Iran's potential fall to Hamas's collapse and hostage returns, while postponing his son's wedding due to war costs. Communications remained severed across central and southern Gaza for the third day.
Gaza's death toll reached 55,706 as Israeli forces killed 69 Palestinians in 24 hours, including 16 civilians waiting for aid. The European Union declared Israel's actions constitute genocide, marking the first formal EU position on the matter. Palestinian settlers killed one person and wounded eight in Sourif, while Israeli forces demolished homes in Jenin and Tulkarm for the 144th consecutive day.
Netanyahu connected Iran's potential fall to Hamas's collapse and hostage returns, while postponing his son's wedding due to war costs. Communications remained severed across central and southern Gaza for the third day.
UK
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Trump's Iran strike plans, which dominated morning headlines following yesterday's approval reports, collapsed by afternoon when he dismissed the attack reports as false. Early coverage suggested he had moved from approval to active planning, with claims he was in the Situation Room considering 30,000lb bombs against Iranian targets.
The military situation escalated independently as Iranian missiles directly struck an Israeli hospital, causing extensive damage and dozens of injuries. Israel retaliated by bombing Iran's Arak nuclear reactor after warning civilians to evacuate, then threatened to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.
Britain's involvement concerns intensified throughout the day, with reports that US planes might use British air bases for Iran strikes. Starmer warned Trump against "ramping up" the conflict while holding emergency discussions. By evening, the White House announced Trump would decide on US involvement within two weeks, marking a retreat from the immediate action suggested in morning reports.
The military situation escalated independently as Iranian missiles directly struck an Israeli hospital, causing extensive damage and dozens of injuries. Israel retaliated by bombing Iran's Arak nuclear reactor after warning civilians to evacuate, then threatened to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.
Britain's involvement concerns intensified throughout the day, with reports that US planes might use British air bases for Iran strikes. Starmer warned Trump against "ramping up" the conflict while holding emergency discussions. By evening, the White House announced Trump would decide on US involvement within two weeks, marking a retreat from the immediate action suggested in morning reports.
Iran
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Iranian outlets reported launching fresh missile strikes against Israel early morning, claiming precise hits on military targets. Israel countered by striking Iran's heavy water facilities at Arak and Khondab, marking the first confirmed attacks on nuclear infrastructure since the conflict began.
The central dispute emerged over a hospital incident in Beersheba. Israel accused Iran of deliberately targeting Soroka Hospital, with Netanyahu vowing to exact "full payment" from Tehran's leadership. Iranian sources maintained they struck a nearby military intelligence center, claiming hospital damage resulted from blast waves.
Trump faced a two-week deadline to decide on American military participation in Israeli operations. Iranian officials warned America to remain "merely an observer" or face decisive retaliation. Domestic pressures mounted as bread rationing appeared in some bakeries, while authorities conducted mass arrests of citizens accused of Israeli sympathies. Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi called for a ceasefire between the warring nations.
The central dispute emerged over a hospital incident in Beersheba. Israel accused Iran of deliberately targeting Soroka Hospital, with Netanyahu vowing to exact "full payment" from Tehran's leadership. Iranian sources maintained they struck a nearby military intelligence center, claiming hospital damage resulted from blast waves.
Trump faced a two-week deadline to decide on American military participation in Israeli operations. Iranian officials warned America to remain "merely an observer" or face decisive retaliation. Domestic pressures mounted as bread rationing appeared in some bakeries, while authorities conducted mass arrests of citizens accused of Israeli sympathies. Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi called for a ceasefire between the warring nations.
Russia
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Putin held a late-night press conference with international news agency heads, declaring readiness to meet Zelensky while questioning "who will sign the documents" - implying doubts about the Ukrainian president's legitimacy. The session continued Putin's recent pattern of direct media engagement following Trump's rejection of Russian Iran mediation.
Economic concerns emerged as officials warned Russia approaches recession despite earlier claims of functional growth. VTB's head called the ruble's strengthening harmful to the economy, while Sberbank suggested the key rate could drop to 15%. The St. Petersburg Economic Forum proceeded with limited attendance after Western companies and most Russian billionaires avoided participation.
A prisoner exchange returned Russian soldiers from Ukraine as Peskov announced dates for a third negotiation round could be agreed next week. Meanwhile, Iran-US tensions dominated coverage with reports of Trump approving bombing plans while direct US-Iran negotiations occurred behind the scenes. Russia positioned itself as willing to mediate between Israel and Iran through Putin-Xi coordination.
Economic concerns emerged as officials warned Russia approaches recession despite earlier claims of functional growth. VTB's head called the ruble's strengthening harmful to the economy, while Sberbank suggested the key rate could drop to 15%. The St. Petersburg Economic Forum proceeded with limited attendance after Western companies and most Russian billionaires avoided participation.
A prisoner exchange returned Russian soldiers from Ukraine as Peskov announced dates for a third negotiation round could be agreed next week. Meanwhile, Iran-US tensions dominated coverage with reports of Trump approving bombing plans while direct US-Iran negotiations occurred behind the scenes. Russia positioned itself as willing to mediate between Israel and Iran through Putin-Xi coordination.
Italy
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Trump's timeline for Iran shifted dramatically throughout the day, extending from his previous 48-hour deadline to two weeks. Morning reports suggested Israeli sources expected his decision within 24-48 hours, but by afternoon the White House announced a two-week deliberation period while confirming negotiations remained possible through special envoy Steve Witkoff's contacts with Tehran.
Italian media tracked escalating Middle East violence as Iranian missiles struck Israel's Soroka hospital in Be'er-Sheva, forcing evacuations amid reports of hazardous substance leaks. Israel responded by attacking Iran's nuclear facilities at both Arak and Bushehr, with reports claiming the elimination of Iran's new Chief of Staff Mousavi.
Domestically, Italian students continued their maturità exams with Cicero's friendship text, while the Paragon espionage case expanded to include Dagospia founder D'Agostino. The Villa Pamphili murder victims were identified as Russian citizen Anastasia Trofimova and her 11-month-old daughter through FBI-Maltese cooperation. Tennis coverage dominated evening headlines as Sinner was eliminated from Halle by Bublik.
Italian media tracked escalating Middle East violence as Iranian missiles struck Israel's Soroka hospital in Be'er-Sheva, forcing evacuations amid reports of hazardous substance leaks. Israel responded by attacking Iran's nuclear facilities at both Arak and Bushehr, with reports claiming the elimination of Iran's new Chief of Staff Mousavi.
Domestically, Italian students continued their maturità exams with Cicero's friendship text, while the Paragon espionage case expanded to include Dagospia founder D'Agostino. The Villa Pamphili murder victims were identified as Russian citizen Anastasia Trofimova and her 11-month-old daughter through FBI-Maltese cooperation. Tennis coverage dominated evening headlines as Sinner was eliminated from Halle by Bublik.
Japan
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Opposition leader Noda abandoned plans to submit a no-confidence motion against the Ishiba cabinet, citing Middle East instability and ongoing trade negotiations as reasons to avoid political vacuum. This decision cleared the path for July 20 Upper House elections without simultaneous lower house dissolution, which Ishiba had already ruled out.
The Iran-Israel conflict escalated overnight as Israeli forces reportedly attacked Iranian nuclear reactors while Iranian missiles struck hospitals. Japanese media reported 70 nationals evacuated from the region as Self-Defense Force aircraft remained positioned in East Africa.
Nippon Steel Chairman Hashimoto declared the company would "regain supremacy in the world" following the completed U.S. Steel acquisition, calling Trump's approval a "historic decision." Separately, authorities detected 770 million suspicious emails in May, with 80% targeting Japanese users through AI-generated sophisticated phishing attempts aimed at securities account hijacking.
The Iran-Israel conflict escalated overnight as Israeli forces reportedly attacked Iranian nuclear reactors while Iranian missiles struck hospitals. Japanese media reported 70 nationals evacuated from the region as Self-Defense Force aircraft remained positioned in East Africa.
Nippon Steel Chairman Hashimoto declared the company would "regain supremacy in the world" following the completed U.S. Steel acquisition, calling Trump's approval a "historic decision." Separately, authorities detected 770 million suspicious emails in May, with 80% targeting Japanese users through AI-generated sophisticated phishing attempts aimed at securities account hijacking.
Netherlands
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Morning coverage continued tracking the Israel-Iran conflict, with newspapers examining whether only American bunker-buster bombs could penetrate Iran's underground nuclear facilities. The focus shifted from direct military updates to technical analysis of weaponry and infrastructure.
Financial regulatory enforcement dominated domestic news as DNB imposed a €15 million penalty on ABN Amro for deliberately violating bonus restrictions, with executives accused of rewarding senior management despite legal prohibitions. The Amsterdam law firm Allen & Overy faced internal criticism over its American merger partner's accommodation of Trump policies.
By afternoon, extreme heat began disrupting summer events across the country. The Op de Ring festival modified its program, halving race distances and programming calmer music as temperatures threatened to reach 35 degrees. Multiple events faced cancellation as organizers struggled with safety concerns, marking a shift from political and international coverage to immediate climate-related disruptions affecting daily life.
Financial regulatory enforcement dominated domestic news as DNB imposed a €15 million penalty on ABN Amro for deliberately violating bonus restrictions, with executives accused of rewarding senior management despite legal prohibitions. The Amsterdam law firm Allen & Overy faced internal criticism over its American merger partner's accommodation of Trump policies.
By afternoon, extreme heat began disrupting summer events across the country. The Op de Ring festival modified its program, halving race distances and programming calmer music as temperatures threatened to reach 35 degrees. Multiple events faced cancellation as organizers struggled with safety concerns, marking a shift from political and international coverage to immediate climate-related disruptions affecting daily life.
India
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Iran's ballistic missiles struck Tel Aviv's Soroka Hospital, injuring 176 people and marking a tactical shift toward civilian infrastructure. The attack followed Israel's overnight assault on Iran's Arak nuclear reactor, which Tehran claimed killed 639 people. Israel's Defense Minister declared Supreme Leader Khamenei "can no longer be allowed to exist," comparing him to Hitler and threatening assassination.
Trump faced mounting pressure to decide within two weeks whether America would join Israel's military campaign, rejecting Putin's mediation offer with the dismissive "solve your own problems first." The White House confirmed this timeline despite Israeli demands for immediate support within 48 hours.
India expanded Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens from both Iran and Israel as the conflict threatened its ₹4,771 crore Chabahar port investment. Domestically, Trump credited India and Pakistan as "big nuclear powers" who "decided" to stop their conflict, abandoning his previous claims of personal intervention. Air India's damaged black box from the Ahmedabad crash will be sent to America for analysis.
Trump faced mounting pressure to decide within two weeks whether America would join Israel's military campaign, rejecting Putin's mediation offer with the dismissive "solve your own problems first." The White House confirmed this timeline despite Israeli demands for immediate support within 48 hours.
India expanded Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens from both Iran and Israel as the conflict threatened its ₹4,771 crore Chabahar port investment. Domestically, Trump credited India and Pakistan as "big nuclear powers" who "decided" to stop their conflict, abandoning his previous claims of personal intervention. Air India's damaged black box from the Ahmedabad crash will be sent to America for analysis.
Poland
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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An Iranian missile struck an Israeli hospital early morning, causing injuries and extensive damage as the Middle East conflict escalated. Polish media reported Trump approved attack plans on Iran but delayed execution pending further developments. Poland evacuated citizens from both Iran and Israel, with convoys successfully crossing border checkpoints.
The constitutional crisis deepened as the Supreme Court suffered another legal defeat while political figures dismissed election fraud claims. The investigation into mail-in elections was dropped, with prosecutors finding no evidence that Poczta Polska management caused company losses.
OKO.press revealed that Pegasus spyware recorded editors-in-chief of major opposition outlets during PiS rule. Belarus called up reservists for exercises near the Polish border, described by military analysts as potential attack preparations. The Third Way coalition's collapse continued with assessments that Polska 2050 would "fall apart" while PSL endures.
The constitutional crisis deepened as the Supreme Court suffered another legal defeat while political figures dismissed election fraud claims. The investigation into mail-in elections was dropped, with prosecutors finding no evidence that Poczta Polska management caused company losses.
OKO.press revealed that Pegasus spyware recorded editors-in-chief of major opposition outlets during PiS rule. Belarus called up reservists for exercises near the Polish border, described by military analysts as potential attack preparations. The Third Way coalition's collapse continued with assessments that Polska 2050 would "fall apart" while PSL endures.
Spain
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Coalition partners withdrew their guaranteed support for Sánchez, citing fears of additional corruption cases and demanding "contundencia" from the prime minister. This marked the most serious threat to government stability since the corruption crisis began. The European Prosecutor's Office formally charged businessman Barrabés over contract irregularities endorsed by Begoña Gómez, expanding investigations beyond the Koldo network.
By afternoon, Sánchez confronted NATO over defense spending, rejecting demands to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP as "unreasonable" and incompatible with Spain's welfare state. The White House responded by evening, explicitly stating all NATO countries "including Spain" must meet the threshold.
Valencia's court confirmed charges against Pradas in the DANA flooding case, while María Chivite refused to resign over Cerdán connections despite her deputy's dismissal. A GESOP poll revealed 58% of Spaniards believe judges lack independence, and the OECD placed Spain among five countries without strategic anti-corruption plans.
By afternoon, Sánchez confronted NATO over defense spending, rejecting demands to increase military expenditure to 5% of GDP as "unreasonable" and incompatible with Spain's welfare state. The White House responded by evening, explicitly stating all NATO countries "including Spain" must meet the threshold.
Valencia's court confirmed charges against Pradas in the DANA flooding case, while María Chivite refused to resign over Cerdán connections despite her deputy's dismissal. A GESOP poll revealed 58% of Spaniards believe judges lack independence, and the OECD placed Spain among five countries without strategic anti-corruption plans.
Turkey
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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Parliamentary brawls erupted in the morning as lawmakers physically clashed during committee sessions, continuing the political tensions from previous days. Turkey positioned itself to rally Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries against Israeli aggression, with the OIC Foreign Ministers Council session scheduled for June 21-22 in Istanbul - building on the diplomatic mediation efforts that began earlier in the week.
President Erdoğan announced the delivery of 49,056 housing units to earthquake victims, accompanied by Azerbaijani President Aliyev in Kahramanmaraş. The collaboration reflects ongoing reconstruction efforts in the quake-hit region.
The day's most significant development came in the evening when Mehmet Pehlivan, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's lawyer, was arrested on charges of criminal organization membership. The arrest followed his testimony at the courthouse, with prosecutors requesting formal detention. This escalates the corruption investigations against İmamoğlu that intensified with the MASAK money laundering report from the previous day.
President Erdoğan announced the delivery of 49,056 housing units to earthquake victims, accompanied by Azerbaijani President Aliyev in Kahramanmaraş. The collaboration reflects ongoing reconstruction efforts in the quake-hit region.
The day's most significant development came in the evening when Mehmet Pehlivan, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's lawyer, was arrested on charges of criminal organization membership. The arrest followed his testimony at the courthouse, with prosecutors requesting formal detention. This escalates the corruption investigations against İmamoğlu that intensified with the MASAK money laundering report from the previous day.
China
•19.06.2025
•Thursday
•67 days ago
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The Central Asia summit coordination concluded overnight as state outlets delivered final synchronized coverage across nine outlets by 3:15 AM. The messaging machine that operated for four days systematically shut down after establishing the "China-Central Asia Spirit" framework.
At 10:14 AM, Xi called Putin to discuss Middle East escalations, with state outlets immediately coordinating coverage across twelve platforms. The conversation focused on Israel-Iran conflict zones, with Xi presenting four-point ceasefire proposals and urging cessation "especially from Israel." This marked China's transition from summit host to crisis mediator.
Evacuation logistics dominated practical coverage as Chinese nationals faced departure challenges from conflict zones, with bombed ports and closed airspace creating bottlenecks. Flight prices surged while Beijing prepared Egypt border crossings as alternative routes.
Secondary developments included Meta suing a Hong Kong deepfake company and gold ATMs launching in Beijing, but these received minimal coverage compared to the diplomatic positioning around Middle East intervention possibilities.
At 10:14 AM, Xi called Putin to discuss Middle East escalations, with state outlets immediately coordinating coverage across twelve platforms. The conversation focused on Israel-Iran conflict zones, with Xi presenting four-point ceasefire proposals and urging cessation "especially from Israel." This marked China's transition from summit host to crisis mediator.
Evacuation logistics dominated practical coverage as Chinese nationals faced departure challenges from conflict zones, with bombed ports and closed airspace creating bottlenecks. Flight prices surged while Beijing prepared Egypt border crossings as alternative routes.
Secondary developments included Meta suing a Hong Kong deepfake company and gold ATMs launching in Beijing, but these received minimal coverage compared to the diplomatic positioning around Middle East intervention possibilities.
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