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Brazilian federal police rescued 108 Cuban nationals smuggled into the country in a single day in Roraima state, the largest humanitarian rescue of its kind there. Most Cubans entered via Guyana, and the number of Cuban asylum applications in Brazil has now surpassed Venezuelan claims for the first time in a decade.
Months of conflict with the US and Israel, coupled with a tightening blockade, have pushed Iran's economy to the brink, with inflation soaring and daily life becoming a battle for survival. Residents of Tehran describe a grim routine of staying alert, checking phones after explosions, and struggling to afford basic goods as prices spiral out of control.
Gaza's Health Ministry accuses Israel of blocking over 16,500 Palestinian patients from leaving for medical treatment despite a ceasefire. Health officials warn that Israeli delays are costing lives. The Rafah crossing remains mostly closed, with only limited weekly access for medical evacuations.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump vowed retaliation, while the two pilots were rescued safely. The incident heightens tensions in the Gulf region.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won Armenia’s parliamentary election with 49.8% of the vote, retaining a majority. The result indicates public support for his peace-focused agenda after losing Nagorno-Karabakh, despite accusations of Russian interference.
A man was shot in the head during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, against a US-proposed Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, and the incident follows a protest last week that left two dead. A court has blocked the facility, but President Ruto insists on proceeding.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Sunday, June 8, 2026, ahead of a banned civil society group's major demonstration. The violence erupted over a dispute about 12 reserved legislative seats for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir, reflecting deeper tensions over governance and political representation in the region.
A student-led parody account, Cockroach Janta Party, has provoked an aggressive government crackdown, with officials labeling it a national security threat. The incident highlights rising youth anger over unemployment, exam scandals, and the administration's perceived indifference. Critics say the overreaction reflects the government's discomfort with dissent.
Former Palestinian detainees have detailed allegations of systematic sexual abuse, starvation, and dog attacks in Israeli prisons, according to a new Al Jazeera investigation. The testimonies include accounts of rape by dogs, forced nudity, and severe malnutrition. Israel denies systematic abuse, but UN officials have expressed deep concern over the claims.
