June 25, 2025
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US
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Intelligence assessments leaked overnight contradicted Trump's claims about Iran strike effectiveness, revealing the attacks only set back Iran's nuclear program by months rather than obliterating it completely. Trump responded with escalating fury, calling sources "scum" and "low-level losers" while maintaining his facilities were "completely destroyed."

At the NATO summit, Trump announced the US would meet with Iran next week while securing alliance commitment to 5% defense spending. Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio grudgingly acknowledged the intelligence leak's accuracy during questioning.

A stunning political upset unfolded in New York as Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the city's mayoral primary. Cuomo conceded by early morning, telling supporters "He won. He deserves it." Trump later called Mamdani a "Communist Lunatic" while progressives celebrated the victory as historic.

The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire held despite Trump's expressed frustrations with both sides.
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Israel
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Seven IDF combat engineers from Battalion 605 were killed when a Hamas militant attached explosives to their armored vehicle in Khan Younis, marking the war's heaviest single-day military loss. The attack occurred while the unit waited for air support, with investigations revealing the militant climbed onto the vehicle and threw the device inside.
Trump dominated headlines by claiming Israeli agents confirmed "complete destruction" at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, contradicting earlier U.S. intelligence assessments. Iran officially acknowledged "severe damage" to its nuclear sites for the first time. Trump announced upcoming meetings with Iranian representatives next week.
Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir revealed ground commando forces operated covertly inside Iranian territory during recent operations. The White House unusually released an Israeli Atomic Energy Committee assessment confirming Fordow is "non-operational." Trump also demanded an end to Netanyahu's corruption trial, calling it a "witch hunt."
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Germany
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
US intelligence assessments dominated German coverage, contradicting Trump's claims about destroying Iran's nuclear facilities. Multiple outlets reported that strikes only delayed Iran's atomic program by months, with 408 kilograms of enriched uranium unaccounted for. Trump's anger over these leaks emerged throughout the morning, undermining his declared victory narrative.

The NATO summit in The Hague produced a historic agreement raising defense spending targets to five percent of GDP by 2035. Trump claimed this as a US victory while threatening Spain for refusing compliance. German Chancellor Merz praised the transatlantic partnership despite the massive financial implications for his budget.

Domestically, former Health Minister Spahn faced parliamentary questioning over alleged billions in COVID mask procurement waste, showing no remorse while blaming pandemic circumstances. The Merz government encountered early criticism for abandoning campaign promises on electricity tax reductions, with craft workers expressing outrage over the broken pledge.
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France
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Iran's foreign ministry acknowledged for the first time that its nuclear installations were "considerably damaged" by the strikes, contradicting earlier denials. This admission emerged as Trump continued claiming at the NATO summit that Iran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed" for "decades," while U.S. intelligence assessments leaked to media suggested damage would delay enrichment by only months.

The International Atomic Energy Agency director announced his organization had "lost visibility" of Iran's nuclear materials following the strikes. France received assurances that two French hostages detained in Tehran's Evin prison were unharmed despite Israeli strikes on the facility.

Domestically, violent storms killed two people including a 12-year-old child, with winds exceeding 120 km/h forcing suspension of National Assembly proceedings. Prime Minister Bayrou announced he would present pension reform results Thursday, while the far-right National Rally declared it would not support the left's censure motion, stating "his turn will come."
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Lebanon
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Lebanese media conducted extensive analysis of the twelve-day war's aftermath, with El Nashra identifying "many winners and one loser" while debating whether the ceasefire would hold. The World Bank approved $250 million for Lebanon's reconstruction, targeting debris removal and infrastructure repair.

Iran admitted its nuclear facilities were "severely damaged" from recent strikes, while Israeli forces claimed they eliminated Iran's financial transfer mechanism to Hezbollah. Hezbollah responded by reaffirming "decisive support" for Iran's leadership.

Lebanese Army Intelligence arrested ISIS's Lebanon leader, with confessions revealing planning and financing operations. A Syrian suspect was also detained in Kesrouan for receiving ISIS-linked training.

Communications Minister called on Hezbollah to begin weapons handover, while Trump announced nuclear talks with Iran would resume next week. Travelers began returning to Beirut despite the fragile truce, and Middle East Airlines resumed Iraq flights.
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Ukraine
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Russia continued its overnight strikes, hitting Zaporizhzhia with four missiles and causing casualties, following the previous day's deadly Dnipro attack that ultimately claimed 21 lives. The NATO summit in The Hague dominated coverage as European leaders rallied around Zelensky before his anticipated Trump meeting.

When the encounter finally occurred in the afternoon, both leaders offered conflicting accounts. Zelensky stated they discussed achieving a ceasefire and "real peace," while Trump later claimed they did not discuss a ceasefire at all. Trump described the meeting as "wonderful" but remained noncommittal about providing Patriot systems to Ukraine, saying "we'll see" and noting America needs them too.

By evening, Ukraine signed an agreement with the Council of Europe establishing a Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian aggression crimes. The EU announced plans to implement one of its harshest sanctions packages against Russia the following day, targeting Putin's military budget as Ukraine's foreign minister had anticipated.
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Palestine
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Palestinian resistance executed a deadly ambush in Khan Younis that killed seven Israeli soldiers when a single fighter destroyed their armored personnel carrier. Israeli military sources acknowledged this as among their most difficult incidents since the war's renewal, with Hebrew media describing the footage as "shameful" to the army.

Trump claimed major progress on Gaza negotiations following his Iran strikes, stating his envoy informed him an agreement was near. Hamas contradicted this, saying communications with mediators intensified but Israel reported no notable progress. President Abbas expressed readiness to work with Trump toward a comprehensive agreement.

Israeli forces killed 549 Palestinians seeking aid in the past month, with sources describing systematic targeting of civilians at distribution points as "death traps." Settlers killed three Palestinians in Kafr Malik village, prompting Hamas to call for formation of protection committees. Gaza's death toll reached 56,156 on day 628 of operations.
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UK
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Classified US intelligence assessments contradicting Trump's claims about his Iran strikes dominated coverage throughout the day. The leaked reports suggested the nuclear facilities were damaged for months rather than the decades Trump insisted, prompting his escalating fury at media outlets and intelligence agencies.

Trump's response intensified from early morning denials to afternoon comparisons with Hiroshima, while NATO's chief reportedly called him "daddy" at the alliance summit in The Hague. By evening, CIA officials attempted damage control, claiming Iran's sites were "severely damaged" despite the leaked assessments.

Domestically, Starmer delivered a national address warning Britons face threats "all of the time" and must "actively prepare for war." Government briefings detailed nine security threats while announcing Britain would purchase F-35 jets capable of carrying US nuclear warheads. The Hainault sword attacker was convicted of murdering a 14-year-old boy.
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Iran
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
A Pentagon intelligence assessment leaked to CBS contradicted Trump's victory claims, stating Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles survived American bombing. Trump called the leak "treasonous" and "fake," while the White House labeled it "wrong." The dispute escalated when Trump insisted Iran only agreed to ceasefire because their nuclear facilities were destroyed.

Iran's parliament unanimously suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, marking the first legislative response to the strikes. Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei admitted for the first time that nuclear facilities suffered "severe damage," contradicting earlier denials.

Three individuals were executed in Urmia for alleged Mossad collaboration, while authorities reported arresting 700 people on espionage charges during the twelve-day conflict. Trump announced negotiations with Iran would begin next week, suggesting diplomatic engagement despite the intelligence disputes. Iranian media documented five doctors killed during hostilities, including one from Evin Prison.
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Russia
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Following the chaotic ceasefire cycle of the previous day, Russian outlets reported Trump's announcement of a planned conversation with Putin, though no date was specified. The announcement came after Trump's 40-minute meeting with Zelensky at the NATO summit in The Hague, where Trump described the Ukraine conflict as "more complex than other wars" and cited "problems with Zelensky" as obstacles to settlement.

Russian media emphasized NATO's softened rhetoric toward Russia in the summit's final communique, portraying this as a diplomatic victory while the alliance committed to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP. Domestically, security operations intensified with FSB arrests of two Moldovan intelligence agents in Moscow and the detention of Dagestan's state secretary Magomedov. Russian forces reportedly captured the village of Yalta in Donetsk region.

Iran's parliament approved legislation suspending cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog, extending the nuclear crisis following Trump's recent strikes on Iranian facilities.
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Italy
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Trump's Hiroshima comparison dominated morning coverage as he declared the Iran raid equivalent to the atomic bombing, claiming it "closed the war" during NATO summit proceedings in The Hague. Intelligence agencies disputed his nuclear damage assessments, reporting centrifuges remained intact and uranium was relocated rather than destroyed.

NATO allies committed to spending 5% of GDP on defense by 2035, though Spain's resistance prompted Trump to threaten "double tariffs." The summit declaration notably omitted Ukraine's future membership prospects. Meloni described the spending target as "sustainable" for Italy while ruling out budget deviations for 2026.

Domestic tragedies punctuated the diplomatic coverage: authorities confirmed lifeguard Matteo Formenti's body was found near Chiari after a child drowned at his pool. The Court of Appeals upheld Alessandro Impagnatiello's life sentence for murdering Giulia Tramontano, though premeditation was excluded. An evening explosion at a Naples restaurant killed one person and injured four others.
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Japan
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Investigation revealed Chinese organizations established a Nagoya-based operation to coordinate fentanyl chemical shipments to the United States, placing Japan at the center of America's drug crisis. Court documents showed the network directing distribution and financial management from Japan through at least July 2024.

Political controversy erupted when Democratic Party leader Tamaki claimed women cannot understand his party's policies, prompting accusations of sexism. The comment dominated morning coverage as he attempted to respond to the criticism.

Hundreds of earthquakes continued rattling Japan's southwest islands, following the recent swarm of seismic activity. Work-related mental illness cases reached a sixth consecutive record high at 1,055 cases, with workplace harassment identified as the primary cause.

The Middle East ceasefire remained fragile, with Trump's envoy describing Iran talks as "promising" while Trump justified attacks on nuclear facilities. NATO abandoned plans for a Tokyo office after Chinese opposition and French resistance.
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Netherlands
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
The NATO summit concluded with Trump praising the gathering as "fantastic" while Rutte called him a "man of peace," marking successful Dutch diplomatic efforts to secure American commitment. NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with Trump threatening Spain with trade sanctions for refusing the target.

Trump's 22-hour visit received extensive media coverage, with newspapers noting his praise for Dutch hospitality and the secrecy surrounding his stay at the royal palace. The president avoided questions about American commitment to NATO obligations during his final press conference.

Dutch Parliament voted to scrap the planned CO₂ tax for industry, while Amsterdam announced plans for 6,200 new homes between Duivendrecht and the A2. The day's coverage emphasized how Dutch officials successfully managed Trump through what sources described as "Willy Wonka's golden ticket" treatment, with even the prime minister surprised that details of Trump's palace stay remained confidential.
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India
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Pentagon intelligence reports contradicted Trump's claims about obliterating Iran's nuclear program, revealing the strikes only delayed it by months. Trump dismissed these assessments as "fake news" while Iran executed three alleged Mossad agents and arrested 700 others for espionage.

India's Cabinet observed two minutes of silence marking the Emergency's 50th anniversary, calling it democracy's murder. This triggered internal Congress disputes as Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Shashi Tharoor for praising Modi, prompting Tharoor to respond that "wings are yours, sky belongs to no one."

Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket on the Axiom-4 mission, becoming the first Indian in space after 41 years. His message from orbit read "My tricolor on my shoulder, Jai Hind, Jai Bharat."

Later, Iran admitted US strikes caused "bad damage" to its nuclear facilities, validating Trump's earlier claims. CBSE announced Class 10 board examinations would be conducted twice annually from 2026.
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Poland
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
Poland's second astronaut mission dominated morning coverage as Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski launched aboard Falcon 9 at 8:31 AM, reaching the International Space Station and delivering his first words from orbit: "I take with me to space a piece of each of you." Media provided extensive live coverage of the launch preparations, successful departure, and initial communications from space.

The electoral dispute escalated as Justice Minister Bodnar requested examination of ballot cards from over 1,400 electoral commissions, building on recent Supreme Court findings of counting errors favoring Trzaskowski. Conservative outlets portrayed this as desperation while the Supreme Court announced it would issue its election validity ruling on a specified date.

NATO summit coverage showed unanimous agreement to increase defense spending, with President Duda crediting Trump's leadership and predicting mutual visits between Poland's new president and Washington.

Two tragedies emerged: three teenagers' bodies were found in Masurian lakes after search operations, and the missing NCBiR director was discovered dead, ending separate search efforts.
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Spain
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
The NATO summit concluded with Spain creating an unprecedented diplomatic paradox by signing the 5% defense spending agreement while immediately declaring it would only spend 2.1% of GDP. Sánchez avoided greeting Trump and stepped away from the family photo, maintaining his defiant stance throughout the morning sessions.

Trump's retaliation was swift and public, threatening Spain with doubled tariffs and calling the country's position "terrible" and "unfair." The president promised commercial warfare to make Spain "pay double" for what he termed its betrayal of alliance obligations.

The Spanish government's response fragmented along coalition lines, with Deputy Prime Minister Díaz declaring Spain "sovereign" and rejecting American threats, while Sánchez claimed NATO chief Rutte had granted flexibility. The cost calculations emerged starkly: maintaining 2.1% spending would require 9.4 billion euros more by 2028, while reaching 5% would cost 107 billion.

Domestically, Judge Peinado's corruption investigation continued pressuring Justice Minister Bolaños, with new emails from Begoña Gómez's advisor surfacing as evidence.
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Turkey
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
CHP leader Özgür Özel escalated political confrontation by challenging President Erdoğan to early elections on November 2nd, claiming his party reached 40% in polls for the first time during a Büyükçekmece rally. The challenge came as former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu issued his own ultimatum regarding a June 30th deadline, threatening trustee appointment if he doesn't accept an unspecified position.

Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed AKP friends warned him against returning from Spain before his detention, telling Medyascope that threats made him angry and determined to return. A judge who defended İmamoğlu's presumption of innocence was transferred after criticizing prosecutorial violations.

Turkey's ANKA-3 drone made an emergency landing during military exercises in Konya, with officials confirming safety protocols were activated. An AKP deputy chairman required hospitalization following what was described as a maritime accident.

The regional conflict showed signs of potential resolution as Trump claimed "great progress" in Gaza truce talks, though Israeli operations continued with 36 more deaths reported.
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China
25.06.2025
Wednesday
61 days ago
The state messaging apparatus executed an unusual pivot from war commemoration to agricultural protection. Early morning saw seven outlets synchronizing Xi's World War II victory slogan "Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! People will prevail!" with promises of a September military parade. By midday, eight outlets had shifted to identical farmland protection messaging, declaring "farmland is the lifeline of grain production" for National Land Day.

The coordination system demonstrated its recovery from recent Iran strike disruptions through sustained diplomatic coverage of Xi's meetings with Singapore's Prime Minister and congratulatory exchanges with Mozambique's President. Hong Kong's judicial crackdown intensified as courts sentenced five protesters to prison following government appeals against previous acquittals.

Economic policy adjustments emerged through reports of local governments expanding consumption subsidies to childcare services, while Caixin revealed concerns about judicial reforms splitting criminal cases. The Summer Davos forum positioned China as a future consumption power, with Li Qiang pledging to develop "massive" consumer markets for global growth.
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