June 21, 2025
US
•21.06.2025
•Saturday
•64 days ago
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Trump's public contradiction of intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Iran's nuclear capabilities marked an unprecedented fracture within his administration. The president declared his Director of National Intelligence "wrong" about Iranian weapon development while Israel escalated attacks, killing three Iranian generals and striking a nuclear facility near Isfahan.
By afternoon, multiple B-2 stealth bombers departed American bases and crossed the Pacific toward Guam as Trump weighed military options. Iranian officials warned that US involvement would be "very dangerous for everyone" as the conflict entered its second week without diplomatic breakthrough.
Domestically, Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from Louisiana ICE detention after a federal judge's ruling, while Vice President JD Vance conducted immigration operations in Los Angeles, mocking Senator Alex Padilla by calling him "Jose." The administration's enforcement intensified with ICE detention numbers reaching record highs and reports of agents bragging after Home Depot raids.
By afternoon, multiple B-2 stealth bombers departed American bases and crossed the Pacific toward Guam as Trump weighed military options. Iranian officials warned that US involvement would be "very dangerous for everyone" as the conflict entered its second week without diplomatic breakthrough.
Domestically, Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from Louisiana ICE detention after a federal judge's ruling, while Vice President JD Vance conducted immigration operations in Los Angeles, mocking Senator Alex Padilla by calling him "Jose." The administration's enforcement intensified with ICE detention numbers reaching record highs and reports of agents bragging after Home Depot raids.
Israel
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Iran launched another nighttime missile barrage of 5 projectiles toward central Israel, all intercepted with debris causing a building fire in Holon. Israel immediately retaliated by striking Tehran, Isfahan, and eliminating three Revolutionary Guard commanders, including Said Izadi who coordinated Hamas funding.
A widespread Iranian drone attack followed in the morning, with one achieving the first direct hit on an Israeli residential building in Beit Shean since the war began, though no casualties occurred. Israeli strikes significantly damaged centrifuges at Isfahan's nuclear facility.
Media reported Khamenei designated three successors fearing assassination, while six American B-2 bombers deployed to Guam carrying bunker-penetrating bombs capable of striking Iran's underground Fordo facility.
The day concluded with diplomatic tension as Israel informed the Trump administration it would not wait two weeks for his decision and threatened to strike Fordo independently. Vice President Vance reportedly expressed anger during tense phone calls, accusing Israel of "dragging America into war."
A widespread Iranian drone attack followed in the morning, with one achieving the first direct hit on an Israeli residential building in Beit Shean since the war began, though no casualties occurred. Israeli strikes significantly damaged centrifuges at Isfahan's nuclear facility.
Media reported Khamenei designated three successors fearing assassination, while six American B-2 bombers deployed to Guam carrying bunker-penetrating bombs capable of striking Iran's underground Fordo facility.
The day concluded with diplomatic tension as Israel informed the Trump administration it would not wait two weeks for his decision and threatened to strike Fordo independently. Vice President Vance reportedly expressed anger during tense phone calls, accusing Israel of "dragging America into war."
Germany
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Iranian media reported Israeli strikes on the Isfahan nuclear facility early morning, continuing the escalation from previous days. By mid-morning, outlets tracked Khamenei retreating to underground bunkers while preparing succession plans, naming three potential replacements as his leadership appeared increasingly precarious.
Trump's positioning shifted throughout the day. Morning coverage suggested he might set NATO defense spending at five percent, surprising allies before the summit. By afternoon, outlets reported him establishing three conditions for potential US entry into the Iran-Israel conflict, deploying B-2 bombers to the region while maintaining diplomatic options.
Domestic tensions surfaced around traditional gender roles, with publications examining young women embracing "tradwife" identities on social media. Antisemitic violence reached Berlin as a man wearing a Star of David was attacked with a knife. The Bundeswehr received 10,000 new soldier positions in the 2025 budget, while classified defense plans reportedly remained unknown to relevant officials.
Trump's positioning shifted throughout the day. Morning coverage suggested he might set NATO defense spending at five percent, surprising allies before the summit. By afternoon, outlets reported him establishing three conditions for potential US entry into the Iran-Israel conflict, deploying B-2 bombers to the region while maintaining diplomatic options.
Domestic tensions surfaced around traditional gender roles, with publications examining young women embracing "tradwife" identities on social media. Antisemitic violence reached Berlin as a man wearing a Star of David was attacked with a knife. The Bundeswehr received 10,000 new soldier positions in the 2025 budget, while classified defense plans reportedly remained unknown to relevant officials.
France
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Israeli strikes confirmed hitting Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, destroying a centrifuge production workshop according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The attack marked a significant escalation in targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, with Israel claiming to have killed three Revolutionary Guard commanders including Saeed Izadi, who allegedly financed Hamas before October 7th.
Tehran threatened "even more devastating" retaliation as the conflict entered its ninth day, while launching a major drone swarm against Israeli territory by evening. The United States responded by deploying B-2 stealth bombers toward the Pacific, moving closer to potential intervention despite Republican divisions over American involvement.
Macron attempted diplomatic intervention, promising European acceleration of nuclear negotiations following a phone call with Iran's president, though Tehran maintained it would not resume talks until Israeli attacks ceased.
France experienced record-breaking heat on summer's first day, with temperatures reaching 39.5°C and creating what authorities called the country's fiftieth recorded heat wave since 1947.
Tehran threatened "even more devastating" retaliation as the conflict entered its ninth day, while launching a major drone swarm against Israeli territory by evening. The United States responded by deploying B-2 stealth bombers toward the Pacific, moving closer to potential intervention despite Republican divisions over American involvement.
Macron attempted diplomatic intervention, promising European acceleration of nuclear negotiations following a phone call with Iran's president, though Tehran maintained it would not resume talks until Israeli attacks ceased.
France experienced record-breaking heat on summer's first day, with temperatures reaching 39.5°C and creating what authorities called the country's fiftieth recorded heat wave since 1947.
Lebanon
•21.06.2025
•Saturday
•64 days ago
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Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly named potential successors while hiding in underground bunkers, with outlets identifying Habib Allah Sayari for a "basic military mission." This followed Israel's strikes on southwestern Iran, including the Ahvaz region and targets near the Isfahan nuclear facility, where Iran arrested 22 people on espionage charges.
Morning coverage emphasized Lebanese neutrality declarations, with Speaker Berri asserting Hezbollah would not enter the war despite internal government tensions over statements from Hezbollah's Qassem. European diplomatic momentum emerged as Macron announced accelerated negotiations with Tehran, contrasting with yesterday's Iranian rejection of diplomacy.
Military preparations intensified with America relocating B-2 bombers to Guam and Britain warning Lebanon of serious consequences if it intervened. Reuters reported Israel might act unilaterally without waiting for Trump's two-week deadline. Middle East Airlines canceled flights to Iraq, while Israeli forces struck Hezbollah positions in Naqoura after questioning a member.
Morning coverage emphasized Lebanese neutrality declarations, with Speaker Berri asserting Hezbollah would not enter the war despite internal government tensions over statements from Hezbollah's Qassem. European diplomatic momentum emerged as Macron announced accelerated negotiations with Tehran, contrasting with yesterday's Iranian rejection of diplomacy.
Military preparations intensified with America relocating B-2 bombers to Guam and Britain warning Lebanon of serious consequences if it intervened. Reuters reported Israel might act unilaterally without waiting for Trump's two-week deadline. Middle East Airlines canceled flights to Iraq, while Israeli forces struck Hezbollah positions in Naqoura after questioning a member.
Ukraine
•21.06.2025
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Putin issued new conditions for ending the war, prompting Zelensky to announce personnel changes and "important decisions" in direct response to what he characterized as threats to continue aggression. The presidential response developed throughout the afternoon, with multiple outlets tracking the evolving Ukrainian reaction to Moscow's ultimatum.
Russia launched overnight attacks with 280 missiles and drones, hitting energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk and killing a 17-year-old in renewed strikes on Donetsk region. The assault followed the pattern of systematic infrastructure targeting established in recent weeks.
Zelensky expressed concern that Trump might negotiate with Russia based on Iran considerations, warning against deals "not in our favor." This diplomatic anxiety emerged as Keith Kellogg's visit to Belarus resulted in the release of opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky, suggesting active American mediation in the region. The frontline recorded 188 clashes, with fighting concentrated in Pokrovsk sector where Ukrainian forces eliminated over 220 Russian troops.
Russia launched overnight attacks with 280 missiles and drones, hitting energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk and killing a 17-year-old in renewed strikes on Donetsk region. The assault followed the pattern of systematic infrastructure targeting established in recent weeks.
Zelensky expressed concern that Trump might negotiate with Russia based on Iran considerations, warning against deals "not in our favor." This diplomatic anxiety emerged as Keith Kellogg's visit to Belarus resulted in the release of opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky, suggesting active American mediation in the region. The frontline recorded 188 clashes, with fighting concentrated in Pokrovsk sector where Ukrainian forces eliminated over 220 Russian troops.
Palestine
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Palestinian media reported escalating nuclear tensions as America deployed B-2 "ghost" bombers to the Pacific, capable of destroying Iran's Fordow facility. This followed Trump's two-week Iran deadline and yesterday's Iranian missile strikes reaching Tel Aviv in five minutes.
Morning headlines focused on Iranian casualties from Israeli retaliation, with sources claiming 430 dead and 3,500 wounded. Iran announced changing its missile strategy from quantity to quality, while revealing the assassination of General Saeed Izadi, described as the resistance axis's "shadow engineer."
Gaza's death toll reached 55,908 as Israeli forces killed 202 Palestinians in 48 hours. High school examinations began in the West Bank while Gaza students remained absent for the second consecutive year. The Qassam Brigades sent messages to Yemeni forces, strengthening what sources termed a "blood and destiny alliance."
By evening, Iran launched its 19th missile wave as Houthis threatened American ships and Iranian officials warned of targeting Israel's Dimona reactor.
Morning headlines focused on Iranian casualties from Israeli retaliation, with sources claiming 430 dead and 3,500 wounded. Iran announced changing its missile strategy from quantity to quality, while revealing the assassination of General Saeed Izadi, described as the resistance axis's "shadow engineer."
Gaza's death toll reached 55,908 as Israeli forces killed 202 Palestinians in 48 hours. High school examinations began in the West Bank while Gaza students remained absent for the second consecutive year. The Qassam Brigades sent messages to Yemeni forces, strengthening what sources termed a "blood and destiny alliance."
By evening, Iran launched its 19th missile wave as Houthis threatened American ships and Iranian officials warned of targeting Israel's Dimona reactor.
UK
•21.06.2025
•Saturday
•64 days ago
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The Iran-Israel conflict entered its ninth day with Israel claiming to have set Iran's nuclear programme back by at least two years through targeted strikes. Iran's foreign minister warned that US involvement would be "very dangerous" as diplomatic efforts in Geneva failed to produce breakthroughs.
Trump returned to the White House by evening as the Security Council considered Iran action, culminating in his late-night declaration that the US had completed a "very successful attack" on Iranian nuclear sites. This marked the end of the two-week diplomatic window he had established earlier in the week.
Domestic politics saw Reform UK surge to record polling heights, with reports suggesting the party could achieve majority victory at the next election. The assisted dying vote continued generating political aftershocks, with Conservative outlets suggesting MPs would remember the decision.
Britain experienced transport chaos during 34°C temperatures as passengers were trapped for hours on broken-down trains, requiring police intervention on the hottest day of the year.
Trump returned to the White House by evening as the Security Council considered Iran action, culminating in his late-night declaration that the US had completed a "very successful attack" on Iranian nuclear sites. This marked the end of the two-week diplomatic window he had established earlier in the week.
Domestic politics saw Reform UK surge to record polling heights, with reports suggesting the party could achieve majority victory at the next election. The assisted dying vote continued generating political aftershocks, with Conservative outlets suggesting MPs would remember the decision.
Britain experienced transport chaos during 34°C temperatures as passengers were trapped for hours on broken-down trains, requiring police intervention on the hottest day of the year.
Iran
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Iranian outlets reported launching their eighteenth wave of strikes against Israel, continuing the pattern from previous days. The conflict's human cost became clearer as Israel announced killing three Revolutionary Guard commanders, including Quds Force leaders Saeid Izadi and Behnam Shahriari, plus aerospace commander Behnam Pourjoudaki. Iranian media claimed Izadi died in Qom while Israeli strikes targeted nuclear facilities in Isfahan.
Foreign Minister Araghchi conducted diplomatic meetings with Arab counterparts in Istanbul, building on the Geneva talks from the previous day. Turkey's Erdogan openly endorsed Iran's position, stating he hoped Iran would win the war. Yemen warned it would target American warships if the US joined the conflict.
By evening, Iranian officials claimed their missiles had struck fourteen strategic Israeli targets overnight. President Pezeshkian told France's Macron that Iran would not accept zero enrichment, hardening the nuclear stance that emerged after diplomatic contacts were severed the previous day.
Foreign Minister Araghchi conducted diplomatic meetings with Arab counterparts in Istanbul, building on the Geneva talks from the previous day. Turkey's Erdogan openly endorsed Iran's position, stating he hoped Iran would win the war. Yemen warned it would target American warships if the US joined the conflict.
By evening, Iranian officials claimed their missiles had struck fourteen strategic Israeli targets overnight. President Pezeshkian told France's Macron that Iran would not accept zero enrichment, hardening the nuclear stance that emerged after diplomatic contacts were severed the previous day.
Russia
•21.06.2025
•Saturday
•64 days ago
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Putin shifted from claiming all Ukraine belongs to Russia to articulating specific peace terms in his Sky News Arabia interview. He demanded Ukraine recognize referendums in occupied territories, declare neutrality, abandon foreign alliances, and maintain non-nuclear status. This represented a tactical retreat from yesterday's sweeping territorial claims to negotiable conditions.
The diplomatic landscape shifted when Lukashenko met with Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, immediately followed by Belarus releasing 14 prisoners including opposition leader Sergey Tikhanovskiy. Russian outlets connected the timing explicitly.
Military reporting focused on claims of liberating a settlement named Zaporozhye in DNR, with the Defense Ministry releasing video footage. The "Prince Vandal" drone allegedly destroyed $2 billion worth of NATO equipment since August.
Iran tensions escalated as Israeli forces struck Iranian missile facilities for the second time in nine days, while US bombers capable of hitting Iran's nuclear sites departed America. Iran's supreme leader reportedly named potential successors from an underground bunker.
The diplomatic landscape shifted when Lukashenko met with Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg, immediately followed by Belarus releasing 14 prisoners including opposition leader Sergey Tikhanovskiy. Russian outlets connected the timing explicitly.
Military reporting focused on claims of liberating a settlement named Zaporozhye in DNR, with the Defense Ministry releasing video footage. The "Prince Vandal" drone allegedly destroyed $2 billion worth of NATO equipment since August.
Iran tensions escalated as Israeli forces struck Iranian missile facilities for the second time in nine days, while US bombers capable of hitting Iran's nuclear sites departed America. Iran's supreme leader reportedly named potential successors from an underground bunker.
Italy
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Israeli strikes intensified throughout the morning, with reports claiming the elimination of Iranian commanders who financed Hamas's October 7 attack. Israeli officials declared their operations had delayed Iran's nuclear program by at least two years, while Putin publicly defended Tehran's right to peaceful nuclear use.
The day's pivotal development emerged through Axios reporting that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had become "introvable," causing the collapse of secret US-Iran negotiations organized by Trump and Erdogan in Istanbul. Media described Khamenei as hiding in bunkers since the conflict began, while explosions continued across Tehran.
In Rome, approximately 100,000 protesters gathered against military rearmament, with opposition parties submitting a unified motion demanding the government revoke military cooperation with Israel. The demonstration represented Italy's largest anti-war mobilization in recent memory, with Cardinal Parolin endorsing the protest.
The day's pivotal development emerged through Axios reporting that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had become "introvable," causing the collapse of secret US-Iran negotiations organized by Trump and Erdogan in Istanbul. Media described Khamenei as hiding in bunkers since the conflict began, while explosions continued across Tehran.
In Rome, approximately 100,000 protesters gathered against military rearmament, with opposition parties submitting a unified motion demanding the government revoke military cooperation with Israel. The demonstration represented Italy's largest anti-war mobilization in recent memory, with Cardinal Parolin endorsing the protest.
Japan
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Defense spending demands from Washington escalated throughout the morning, with reports shifting from 3.5% to 5% of GDP requirements for Japan and other Asian allies. By mid-morning, Japan had scrapped its planned "two-plus-two" security meeting with the United States, marking the first concrete diplomatic breakdown over the Pentagon's demands. The Nikkei reported that Asian allies struggle to secure funding sources for such spending levels.
Chinese coast guard vessels maintained their presence near the Senkaku Islands for a record-tying 215th consecutive day. Middle East tensions prompted Japan to dispatch Self-Defense Force aircraft to Djibouti for possible evacuations, continuing the regional crisis that has dominated coverage since mid-June.
Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba made his first campaign appearance for Tokyo assembly elections, while opposition gasoline tax reduction legislation moved toward abandonment in parliament.
Chinese coast guard vessels maintained their presence near the Senkaku Islands for a record-tying 215th consecutive day. Middle East tensions prompted Japan to dispatch Self-Defense Force aircraft to Djibouti for possible evacuations, continuing the regional crisis that has dominated coverage since mid-June.
Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba made his first campaign appearance for Tokyo assembly elections, while opposition gasoline tax reduction legislation moved toward abandonment in parliament.
Netherlands
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Amsterdam's 750th anniversary celebration drew 250,000 people to the A10 highway for the Op de Ring festival, with newspapers tracking the unprecedented event from morning preparations through evening crowds. The festival faced overcrowding issues by afternoon, requiring visitor redirection, but continued after temporary suspensions.
Political tensions over Israel policy intensified as Timmermans delivered a fierce defense of his controversial motion, declaring "we won't be told we are crazy people." GroenLinks-PvdA received strong grassroots support for their weapons embargo position, with members reportedly shouting down critics at party meetings.
The day's coverage revealed a shift from previous days' focus on the approaching NATO summit and Iran conflict toward domestic celebration and internal political divisions. Newspapers devoted extensive coverage to festival logistics and visitor experiences, while defense spending questions emerged about Dutch industry's capacity to handle rearmament billions.
Political tensions over Israel policy intensified as Timmermans delivered a fierce defense of his controversial motion, declaring "we won't be told we are crazy people." GroenLinks-PvdA received strong grassroots support for their weapons embargo position, with members reportedly shouting down critics at party meetings.
The day's coverage revealed a shift from previous days' focus on the approaching NATO summit and Iran conflict toward domestic celebration and internal political divisions. Newspapers devoted extensive coverage to festival logistics and visitor experiences, while defense spending questions emerged about Dutch industry's capacity to handle rearmament billions.
India
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, describing yoga as humanity's "pause button" amid global conflicts, while newspapers reported Pakistan nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The irony became apparent as Israeli strikes killed Iran's Quds Force commander Saeed Izadi and targeted Isfahan's nuclear facilities for the second time, prompting Khamenei to name three potential successors while hiding in bunkers.
Trump's contradictory statements dominated coverage - claiming he deserved the Nobel Prize while simultaneously warning Israel against destroying Iran's Fordow facility and deploying B-2 stealth bombers to Guam. Aviation safety concerns mounted as DGCA ordered Air India to remove three officials following recent crashes, while an IndiGo flight declared "fuel Mayday" and made an emergency landing.
Domestically, Nitish Kumar raised Bihar pensions to Rs 1,100 ahead of elections, while Sonia Gandhi questioned India's silence on the Iran-Israel conflict. The Election Commission rejected Rahul Gandhi's demands for polling footage, citing voter privacy concerns.
Trump's contradictory statements dominated coverage - claiming he deserved the Nobel Prize while simultaneously warning Israel against destroying Iran's Fordow facility and deploying B-2 stealth bombers to Guam. Aviation safety concerns mounted as DGCA ordered Air India to remove three officials following recent crashes, while an IndiGo flight declared "fuel Mayday" and made an emergency landing.
Domestically, Nitish Kumar raised Bihar pensions to Rs 1,100 ahead of elections, while Sonia Gandhi questioned India's silence on the Iran-Israel conflict. The Election Commission rejected Rahul Gandhi's demands for polling footage, citing voter privacy concerns.
Poland
•21.06.2025
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Prime Minister Tusk escalated the electoral crisis by posting on social media asking if citizens were curious about "real voting results," prompting accusations of destabilizing the state and attempted coup. President Duda responded sharply, warning Tusk to "stay away from presidential ballot cards" and accused him of undermining democracy.
OKO.press reported voting irregularities expanded to 11 of 13 examined polling stations, where Trzaskowski's votes were allegedly transferred to Nawrocki. The Supreme Court president definitively stated that Polish electoral law contains no provision for nationwide vote recounting.
Belarus released political prisoners including opposition blogger Siarhiej Cichanouski and three Polish citizens. American B-2 bombers departed U.S. bases amid speculation about potential strikes on Iran, while Israeli forces declared their goal as putting "Iran in ruins." The political establishment appeared increasingly divided over how to resolve the constitutional crisis surrounding the election results.
OKO.press reported voting irregularities expanded to 11 of 13 examined polling stations, where Trzaskowski's votes were allegedly transferred to Nawrocki. The Supreme Court president definitively stated that Polish electoral law contains no provision for nationwide vote recounting.
Belarus released political prisoners including opposition blogger Siarhiej Cichanouski and three Polish citizens. American B-2 bombers departed U.S. bases amid speculation about potential strikes on Iran, while Israeli forces declared their goal as putting "Iran in ruins." The political establishment appeared increasingly divided over how to resolve the constitutional crisis surrounding the election results.
Spain
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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The UCO expanded its operations by entering both PSOE headquarters at Ferraz and the Transport Ministry to clone email accounts belonging to Cerdán and Ábalos. This escalation followed court orders demanding immediate delivery of documents linking Cerdán to the corruption network's key company.
The corruption trio began fracturing as Koldo, Ábalos, and Cerdán exchanged accusations ahead of their Supreme Court appearances. By afternoon, PSOE officials publicly acknowledged their fear, with Minister Morant admitting they were "scared" by the actions of the three men they now called "scoundrels."
Sánchez retreated to Moncloa for crisis management, holding a mysterious four-hour meeting with Catalonia's Illa that fueled speculation about succession planning. Internal pressure mounted for a government reshuffle as party members prepared for additional audio recordings to surface. The raids worsened Sánchez's position with coalition partners, while investigations revealed nearly 30 contracts now under suspicion in the expanding corruption network.
The corruption trio began fracturing as Koldo, Ábalos, and Cerdán exchanged accusations ahead of their Supreme Court appearances. By afternoon, PSOE officials publicly acknowledged their fear, with Minister Morant admitting they were "scared" by the actions of the three men they now called "scoundrels."
Sánchez retreated to Moncloa for crisis management, holding a mysterious four-hour meeting with Catalonia's Illa that fueled speculation about succession planning. Internal pressure mounted for a government reshuffle as party members prepared for additional audio recordings to surface. The raids worsened Sánchez's position with coalition partners, while investigations revealed nearly 30 contracts now under suspicion in the expanding corruption network.
Turkey
•21.06.2025
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•64 days ago
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The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Foreign Ministers Council convened in Istanbul with Iran-Israel tensions dominating the agenda, fulfilling Turkey's diplomatic positioning from previous days. Iran requested a special session during the summit, escalating beyond the standard ministerial meeting format.
The morning began with two million students taking university entrance exams, while a fatal industrial accident at a lithium factory in Ankara claimed two workers' lives. The İmamoğlu investigation continued with new searches at his father's property, building on the previous day's lawyer arrest.
Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş announced the launch of "Terror-Free Turkey" work across all 81 provinces, providing a timeline for the government's security agenda. The media crackdown expanded in the evening when journalist Fatih Altaylı was detained, marking another escalation in press restrictions alongside the ongoing opposition prosecutions from recent days.
The morning began with two million students taking university entrance exams, while a fatal industrial accident at a lithium factory in Ankara claimed two workers' lives. The İmamoğlu investigation continued with new searches at his father's property, building on the previous day's lawyer arrest.
Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş announced the launch of "Terror-Free Turkey" work across all 81 provinces, providing a timeline for the government's security agenda. The media crackdown expanded in the evening when journalist Fatih Altaylı was detained, marking another escalation in press restrictions alongside the ongoing opposition prosecutions from recent days.
China
•21.06.2025
•Saturday
•64 days ago
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The coordinated messaging apparatus that had operated for days began showing signs of strain. Seven outlets delivered identical unity headlines overnight, down from the previous week's nine-outlet synchronization. By morning, the "Silk Road friendship" messaging attracted only five outlets, suggesting reduced coordination capacity.
The focus shifted to technology competition as Caixin highlighted "dual champions positioning for AI," while military coverage emerged through CCTV's report on the Fujian carrier's "swarm attack" capabilities. South China Morning Post detailed how Huawei adapted HarmonyOS for microsatellites under US sanctions pressure.
By afternoon, another coordination attempt appeared with four outlets covering "Silk Road echoes" messaging, but the synchronization remained weaker than previous days. The Iran-Israel conflict continued receiving coverage through German and BBC Chinese services, while economic data showed yuan payment rankings declined in May Swift data.
The focus shifted to technology competition as Caixin highlighted "dual champions positioning for AI," while military coverage emerged through CCTV's report on the Fujian carrier's "swarm attack" capabilities. South China Morning Post detailed how Huawei adapted HarmonyOS for microsatellites under US sanctions pressure.
By afternoon, another coordination attempt appeared with four outlets covering "Silk Road echoes" messaging, but the synchronization remained weaker than previous days. The Iran-Israel conflict continued receiving coverage through German and BBC Chinese services, while economic data showed yuan payment rankings declined in May Swift data.
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