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Afghanistan risks losing an entire generation to poverty and isolation as Taliban restrictions on women combine with economic collapse. UN officials delivered the warning as humanitarian needs surge past 23 million people.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina completed their World Cup preparations with a commanding 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. The victory extended Argentina’s unbeaten run to 35 matches.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes Tuesday after a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Tehran while Iran denied involvement and promised retaliation.
The US launched strikes on Iranian naval facilities Thursday in what the Pentagon calls a proportional response to last week’s Apache helicopter downing. The action threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire that’s held since early April.
President Donald Trump faced loud boos from spectators when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. Video footage captured the mixed reception as the president took his courtside seat during the Knicks-Spurs matchup.
More than 70 of the 136 UN personnel who died in service during 2025 were working in Gaza, the Secretary-General revealed at Monday’s memorial ceremony. The figure represents the highest concentration of UN casualties in a single location in recent memory.
The US launched strikes on Iranian targets after blaming Tehran for a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies responsibility and vows retaliation as regional tensions escalate.
Jordan’s military intercepted multiple Iranian missiles passing through its airspace early Tuesday morning. The incident highlights the kingdom’s increasingly difficult position as regional tensions escalate.
Pope Leo XIV’s arrival in Barcelona drew an estimated 15,000 worshippers to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia on 9 June. The historic visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
One person died Tuesday when Kenyan police clashed with protesters opposing a planned Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens near Nairobi. The violence in Limuru has sparked nationwide debate about consent and sovereignty.
