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NATO fighter jets conducting the Baltic Air Policing Mission in Lithuania were scrambled seven times between June 16 and June 18 to identify and escort Russian military aircraft flying in international airspace, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense. The incidents mark a continued pattern of Russian aerial maneuvers in proximity to NATO airspace, increasing regional alertness amid already heightened tensions between Russia and the Alliance. On June 16, NATO jets were deployed to identify Russian SU-24MR and SU-30SM tactical aircraft that were flying from mainland Russia into international airspace before returning. A TU-134 transport aircraft operating between Kaliningrad…

Industrial production across the eurozone rebounded in May 2025, with total output reaching an estimated EUR 3 billion at current prices, according to figures released Monday by the State Data Agency. The data reflect a 1.7% increase at constant prices compared to April, after seasonal and calendar adjustments. The strongest gains were recorded in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Production of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations surged by 29.6%, reflecting increased demand and possibly seasonal factors. Other notable rises came from the manufacture of transport equipment, which jumped 26.9%, and chemical products, which saw a 16.9% boost. These gains…

After nearly two weeks of relentless missile exchanges, drone strikes, and deepening regional fears, Israel and Iran have formally accepted a ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing a tentative end to a war that threatened to spiral into a full-scale regional conflict. The breakthrough came in the early hours of Tuesday morning, hours after Iran launched a limited retaliatory missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar, and Israel unleashed a final wave of airstrikes on targets across Iranian territory. Both actions appeared to be calculated last shows of strength before agreeing to lay down arms.…

Tensions surged across the Middle East on Thursday as Israeli officials informed the Trump administration that they may no longer wait for a diplomatic resolution with Iran over its nuclear program, potentially launching a solo military strike against the Fordo enrichment facility a fortified site seen as the crown jewel of Iran’s atomic ambitions. According to two high-level sources familiar with the matter, Israel conveyed its position during a tense call with U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump’s top national security advisers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly…

In a groundbreaking cross-sport collaboration, American basketball icon Kevin Durant has officially acquired a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the reigning UEFA Champions League champions. The announcement was made Friday by the French football club, marking a historic partnership between one of the NBA’s most decorated athletes and one of Europe’s most prestigious football brands. This collaboration not only represents a significant financial investment but also an exchange of influence that aims to elevate both brands on a global scale. As the sports world becomes increasingly interconnected, such partnerships are essential for reaching diverse audiences and expanding market reach.…

As the United States prepares to mark Juneteenth 2025, Americans from all walks of life are gearing up to celebrate the day the last enslaved people in the country learned they were free June 19, 1865. The commemoration, once a little-known cultural observance, has now blossomed into a national day of reflection and celebration, recognized as a federal holiday since 2021. Though President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until two years later at the close of the Civil War that the order reached the deepest corners of the Confederacy. On June 19, 1865, Union Major…

The Israel-Iran conflict has intensified into its fourth consecutive day, with the Israeli military issuing an unprecedented evacuation warning to residents in parts of Tehran, the Iranian capital, ahead of new airstrikes. The warning comes after a weekend marked by tit-for-tat military exchanges, including Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and Iranian missile attacks that killed at least five people in Israel. The developments have stoked fears of a wider regional war, as diplomatic channels remain largely silent. Israeli Air Superiority and Targeted Strikes The Israeli military claims it has now achieved air superiority over Tehran, asserting that…

France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has officially been stripped of the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest civilian distinction, following his corruption conviction. The decision, made public on Sunday via a decree published in France’s Journal Officiel, marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-celebrated conservative leader. The removal comes in accordance with the Legion of Honor’s rules, which allow for the revocation of awards when recipients are convicted of serious crimes. Sarkozy, who served as President of France from 2007 to 2012, becomes only the second head of state in French history to lose the prestigious decoration following…

The Iran-Israel conflict has dramatically escalated within the past 25 hours, plunging the region into one of the most dangerous military confrontations in decades. In a sweeping offensive named Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive, coordinated strike targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership, prompting immediate and deadly retaliation from Tehran. The airstrikes mark Israel’s largest military operation against Iran since the Iran-Iraq war, signaling a new chapter in Middle East tensions with potentially global repercussions. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Aims and Strikes Israel’s offensive, according to the IDF, was a preemptive move to…

At least 49 people have been confirmed dead following catastrophic floods that tore through South Africa’s Eastern Cape province this week, with officials warning the death toll could climb as rescue efforts enter their third day.