Global Affairs

Elon Musk calls Trump’s tax and spending bill a ‘disgusting abomination’

In a post on X on Tuesday, Musk wrote, "Shame on those who voted for it."

US Judge halts Boeing trial linked to 737 crash cases

The trial, initially slated for June 23, was shelved after Boeing and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a tentative agreement to resolve the years-long criminal investigation tied to the tragedies.

Tanzanian police shut down Bishop Gwajima’s church after anti-government sermon

His outspoken remarks have led to a tense confrontation with President Samia Suluhu’s administration.

US Senator backs plan to suspend aid in fight against Al Shabaab

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Jim Risch defended his proposal to reduce financial aid in the fight against Al Shabaab.

German court declares border pushbacks of Asylum seekers unlawful

According to the court, the procedure for determining which EU member state is responsible for processing an asylum request can still be conducted at or near the border.

Man found guilty of burning Koran in London

Hamit Coskun ignited the Islamic holy book outside the Turkish consulate on February 13.

Adani Group denies US probe claims over Iranian LPG imports

A report by the Wall Street Journal said that the U.S. Justice Department is looking into the activities of several tankers supplying cargo to Adani Enterprises.

Bill Gates to spend most of $200 billion fortune on Africa’s health and education

Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Gates said, "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity."

Al-Qaeda-linked group seizes Mali army base in deadly Boulikessi attack

The group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said it took control of the military base during the Sunday assault.

Gangs tighten grip on Haiti as interim government loses control

According to a June 1 report by the Financial Times, the country is facing its worst humanitarian and security crisis in years, with criminal groups expanding their influence and forcing thousands of residents to flee.

Iran casts doubt on shift in U.S. sanctions policy

Baghaei underscored the importance of tangible shifts in the U.S. position on sanctions, pointing out that no meaningful progress has been observed to date.

Trump deals blow to workers’ rights amid global decline, report says

The International Trade Union Confederation, the world’s largest trade union federation, issued the report detailing this alarming trend.

3 killed in fire at elderly ward of Hamburg hospital

According to the fire department in the northern German city, rescue teams were unable to reach the victims in time. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.

Bridge collapses kill 7 in Russian border regions

The incidents also caused train derailments. Meanwhile, a Russian politician described Ukraine as a “terrorist enclave.”

Monsoon floods claim five lives in northeast India

India’s monsoon season, which runs from June to September, provides relief from the intense summer heat and is vital for replenishing water sources.

Astronomers detect possible dwarf planet on solar system’s fringe

This object, traveling along a highly elongated orbit around the sun, may meet the criteria to be classified as a dwarf planet.

Congo tensions rise as Kabila reappears in M23 territory

Scientist behind development of abortion pill dies at 98

Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu passed away on Friday at his residence in Paris, according to a statement from his widow, Simone Harari Baulieu.

Gabon to halt raw Manganese exports starting in 2029

Manganese, a key component in manufacturing stainless steel and batteries, ranks among Gabon's top revenue-generating exports, alongside timber and oil.

Hamas offers hostage deal, seeks full ceasefire

In a carefully worded statement, the group stopped short of fully accepting or rejecting the plan, instead putting forward a counteroffer and calling for a full ceasefire.

Death toll in Nigeria floods rises to 151

The floods, which hit the central town of Mokwa on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, have affected more than 500 households and displaced over 3,000 people.

US to double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, Trump says

Trump said the move is aimed at boosting the domestic steel industry, strengthening the national supply, and reducing reliance on China.

Mexico: Five musicians killed in Reynosa amid suspected cartel violence

Mexican officials confirmed that nine suspected members of the Gulf Cartel, a powerful criminal group active in the area, have been arrested in connection with the murders.

Five Mexican musicians killed in suspected cartel attack

Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, public prosecutor Irving Barrios confirmed the arrest of nine suspected cartel members believed to be behind the killings.

Wildfire emergency expands in western Canada, thousands evacuate

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a state of emergency, warning that the situation is unlike anything residents and firefighters have faced before.

South Korean navy patrol plane crashes, four dead

The navy confirmed the remains of the crew members have been recovered and no civilians were injured in the incident.

Security collapses in Gaza amid desperate search for food

The Hamas-run interior ministry reported that seven police officers trying to stop looting at a busy market were killed in an Israeli air strike.

East Africa hunger crisis deepens with aid cuts, conflict and climate pressures

While international charity World Vision says communities have made strong gains in fighting these challenges, it warns that cuts to foreign aid are now putting years of progress at risk.

German jobless rate climbs more than forecast in May

The jobless count is now edging closer to the 3 million threshold, something Germany hasn’t seen in nearly ten years.

China launches rocket to retrieve asteroid samples

The rocket carried the Tianwen-2 spacecraft, a robotic probe that could position China as the third country to retrieve untouched asteroid material.