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Hundreds of families fled their homes in Mogadishu on June 3 after armed clashes erupted near the homes of opposition leaders, deepening a political crisis over presidential term extensions and election plans. The violence paralyzed major roads and the city's largest market, raising fears of a broader breakdown in Somalia's fragile political order.
A year after its introduction, the Block the Bombs Act to restrict U.S. arms to Israel now has 73 co-sponsors, up from 21. Supporters call it historic progress but acknowledge it remains far from a majority in the House.
At least 12 people were killed and dozens wounded in the latest Russian attacks across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky commemorated 707 children killed since the full-scale war began in 2022. Attacks hit the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions. Zelensky vowed to remember the children and ensure Russia's evil is punished.
Hundreds of Libyans protested outside UNHCR in Tripoli on June 4, demanding closure of the agency over accusations it seeks to settle illegal migrants in the country. The UN denies the claims, warning against misinformation and hate speech.
Ecuador, once Latin America's safest country, has become a violent hotspot as international drug gangs vie for control of cocaine routes. President Daniel Noboa has deployed the military to combat the violence, but at least 51 people have disappeared in those operations, prompting human rights abuse allegations.
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a government policy barring the International Committee of the Red Cross from visiting Palestinian prisoners, ruling the ban violated both Israeli and international law. The landmark decision requires authorities to grant immediate access to detention facilities, allowing the ICRC to visit over 9,000 Palestinian security prisoners for the first time in nearly three years.
A senior IRGC commander demands Israel withdraw to pre-Ramadan war positions, citing the need to end military actions. No specific conditions or deadlines were given. The statement follows heightened Iran-Israel tensions over nuclear issues and regional activities.
US and Western officials worry that Iran is becoming a symbol of resistance and steadfastness, threatening their strategic interests. Analysts say this reflects a failure to isolate Tehran, which leverages ties with Russia and China. The West plans to tighten sanctions and support regional opposition forces.
Russian teen Mirra Andreeva beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. The tension was palpable before and after the match, with no handshake and separate pre-match photos. Andreeva will face either Diana Shnaider or Maja Chwalinska in the final.
