Collapse of ‘world order:’ An opportunity for Asia and middle powers?

Rodion Ebbighausen 06/21/2026

Many Europeans have been left deeply shaken by a triad of global crises: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the EU’s doorstep, Donald Trump’s blatant disregard for international norms, and the devastating allegations of genocide against Israel in…

Italy’s Meloni slams Trump’s ‘senseless’ G7 photo accusations

06/21/2026

WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, branding his ongoing behavior “senseless” after Trump intensified a diplomatic feud by claiming she repeatedly begged him for a photo op.…

Israeli military strikes in Lebanon put US-Iran interim deal in jeopardy

06/19/2026

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military launched widespread overnight airstrikes across southern Lebanon amid reports of intense clashes with Hezbollah, putting a fragile new U.S.-Iran interim deal to end the war in immediate jeopardy. The intensifying conflict…

‘Last ride’: US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

Agence France Presse 06/19/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One? White House officials bade farewell on Thursday to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more…

‘Good potential’: Marcos, Putin discuss energy, food security deal

Luisa Cabato 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…

PH selected to Unesco intangible heritage panel for 2026–2030

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora 06/18/2026

MANILA — The Philippines has been selected to the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC-ICH) for term 2026–2030, garnering 106 votes, reflecting the growing recognition of Manila’s expertise in preserving cultural heritage.…

Plot to attack White House fight night with drones, guns thwarted – FBI

Agence France Presse 06/17/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. “Multiple individuals are now…

B-52 bomber crashes in US military base: Eight dead

Agence France Presse 06/16/2026

LOS ANGELES, United States — Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said. The heavy bomber…

Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

Agence France Presse 06/16/2026

TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “completely open” by Friday, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal…

Courts cracking down on error-strewn AI-assisted legal briefs

Agence France Presse 06/15/2026

LONDON, United Kingdom — When a US judge found fabricated quotes in a lawyer’s brief earlier this year, the attorney admitted he had used Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to write the document. That got him a…

Oil prices down more than 4% after US-Iran deal to open Hormuz

Agence France Presse 06/15/2026

TOKYO, Japan —Oil prices plunged more than four percent Monday after the United States and Iran announced they had reached a peace agreement to end months of a war that had roiled energy markets. West Texas Intermediate…

US singer Oliver Tree aboard helicopter in deadly mid-air crash in Brazil

Agence France Presse 06/15/2026

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — American alt-pop singer and internet personality Oliver Tree was aboard one of two helicopters that collided Sunday mid-air in Brazil, leaving all six people aboard the aircraft dead, a police source told…

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