Author: cyrus
U.S. dollar falls to three-year low as Trump’s Powell threats further dent investor confidence
Key Points Oil Price Surge Recent tensions in the Middle East, including U.S.-Iran conflicts and potential Israeli actions, have driven oil prices up. On June [more…]
South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea
Key Points Background South Korea suspended its loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts to North Korea along the DMZ, a move seen as part of efforts to improve [more…]
Argentine President Javier Milei receives Israel’s Genesis Prize
Key Points Background On June 12, 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei was honored with the Genesis Prize in Jerusalem, marking a significant moment in Argentina-Israel [more…]
Qantas launches premium cabin sale across international network
Key Points Sale Overview Qantas has launched a premium cabin sale, offering discounted fares for luxury travelers. The sale includes First, Business, and Premium Economy [more…]
Indian coast guard battles massive fire on container ship listing off Kerala
Key Points Incident OverviewA container ship, the MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire on June 9, 2025, about 15 nautical miles off the coast of [more…]
Austrian school shooter planned to detonate pipe bomb, say police
Key Points Incident OverviewOn June 10, 2025, a tragic school shooting occurred at the Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, Austria, where a 21-year-old former student, [more…]
What to know after anti-immigrant violence flares in a Northern Ireland town
Key Points Incident Overview Anti-immigrant violence has flared in Ballymena, a town of about 30,000, 25 miles northwest of Belfast, with riots beginning on Monday, [more…]
Gaza humanitarian tragedy intensifies
Key Points Current Situation The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified, with reports indicating over 55,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, including many civilians killed [more…]
NATO Secretary General to visit Italy
Key Points Meeting Context On June 12, 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Rome to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and participate [more…]
IAEA board declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations
Key Points Background The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for ensuring that nuclear programs are used peacefully. On June 12, 2025, its Board [more…]