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US President Donald Trump again criticised European NATO allies for not backing the US–Israel war on Iran during a White House meeting with NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte. Rutte defended the alliance by highlighting the role of European military bases. The meeting came just weeks before the annual NATO summit.
Two years after the 2024 youth-led protests against Kenya's Finance Bill, families of those killed and missing say investigations have stalled and accountability remains elusive. A memorial march in Nairobi on Tuesday called for justice and police reform, as human rights groups report dozens still missing.
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 hit western Venezuela consecutively, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas. The USGS warned of likely high damage and casualties, and authorities are assessing the situation.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, collapsing buildings and prompting evacuations. Aftershocks were felt as far away as neighboring Colombia. The quakes caused significant damage in Caracas and Valencia, with many residents losing power or internet.
The Trump administration has proposed an $87.6 billion supplemental budget to Congress, including funds for military operations against Iran, just a day after lawmakers voted to restrict presidential war powers. The proposal faces an uphill battle amid GOP divisions and Democratic opposition, with polls showing only 24% of Americans believe the war is worth the cost.
Zimbabwe's Senate passed a controversial constitutional amendment on December 3, extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030 and shifting presidential elections from the public to parliament. The bill, approved with 75 votes in favor, now goes to Mnangagwa to sign into law.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on June 28 that top European leaders would send a strong signal of support for Ukraine at the NATO summit in Ankara in July. Meeting in Berlin as the European Five (E5), the leaders signed a joint declaration pledging continued substantial support against Russian aggression. The summit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump also seeks to end the war, and European leaders prepare for discussions on defense spending and potential military missions.
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary restraining order preventing the DOJ from subpoenaing transgender patients' medical records. The order cites privacy rights and criticizes the Trump administration's policies as a coordinated effort to target an entire group. The ruling is a temporary victory for plaintiffs represented by Lambda Legal.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on Muslim nations to learn from Iran's experiences, particularly in political and social fields. He stressed the need for unity and cooperation among Islamic countries and reaffirmed Iran's readiness to support regional allies. The statement is seen as part of Iran's broader diplomatic push to bolster its influence in the Middle East.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that peace in the Middle East is impossible without an end to US military intervention. The call, which highlighted deep divisions over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities, comes amid fresh US sanctions and rising tensions.
