World

Trump warns of more strikes after Iran downs U.S. helicopter

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States “must, of necessity, respond” after Iran allegedly shot down a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight.

09 Jun 2026-21:05
Pakistan demands release of 11 seamen held by Somali pirates

Pakistan has dramatically ramped up its diplomatic efforts to secure the urgent release of 11 Pakistani crew members who have been held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly two months.

09 Jun 2026-20:47
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia sign railway and transport deals

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia achieved a historic step in transportation and logistics by signing memoranda of understanding in the transport and railway sectors, the Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister said on Tuesday.

09 Jun 2026-20:39
Canada to open Gordie Howe Bridge despite Trump's threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that the highly anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open "at the end of the week," moving forward with the launch despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the cross-border project.

09 Jun 2026-20:15
Iran outlines travel plans for 2026 World Cup in the US

Iran’s Football Federation has announced that for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national team will travel from their base in Mexico to the United States for each of their group-stage matches.

09 Jun 2026-20:13
EU demands Meta give rival AI access to WhatsApp

09 Jun 2026-20:09
Georgia toughens residency requirements for foreign students and spouses

Georgia’s Interior Ministry has proposed legislation to make the rules for issuing temporary and permanent residency stricter for foreign students and spouses of Georgian citizens.

09 Jun 2026-19:47
EU must be 'creative' with new Russia sanctions, Kallas says

The European Union must find innovative ways to ramp up pressure on Moscow and deplete the financial resources fueling its war in Ukraine, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas declared on Tuesday.

09 Jun 2026-19:45
Lavrov: Zelensky’s letter shows Ukraine won’t negotiate

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s open letter to Vladimir Putin indicates Kyiv’s refusal to negotiate with Russia.

09 Jun 2026-19:36
JPMorgan closely monitoring consumer health as inflation risks rise

JPMorgan Chase is keeping a watchful eye on the financial health of U.S. consumers as persistent inflation and rising energy costs threaten to squeeze household budgets.

09 Jun 2026-19:30