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Jun 2, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed. See our full report: Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’The exchange of strikes between the US and Iran reflects the fragility of the current ceasefire, which has seen repeated violations even as American and Iranian officials try to negotiate a deal to extend it.Iran has maintained its chokehold on the strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies as a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The US continues to enforce its own blockade on the strait, as it pressures Tehran to reach an agreement. Continue reading...

Jun 2, 2026 - World

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis have demonstrated across the country against mandatory military enlistment

Jun 1, 2026 - World

India says it will continue engaging with Myanmar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with the leader of the neighboring country’s military-backed government

Jun 1, 2026 - World

Teachers associated with CNTE union were marching toward Zócalo for salary raises and reversal of pension laws Riot police fired teargas at teachers who were marching toward Mexico City’s historic Zócalo plaza, just days before the square is expected to host the 2026 World Cup “Fan Fest”. The incident is the second time police have clashed with teachers in the past week, and more conflict is likely as Mexico City prepares to hold the opening game of the Fifa World Cup on 11 June.“This event will have to be suspended,” Filiberto Frausto, a union leader, told AFP, which witnessed police firing teargas on 1 June. “A cause like ours should be far above – it’s far more important than a little bit of distraction and fun.” Continue reading...

Jun 1, 2026 - World

An explosion and fire has occurred at a defense company in South Korea, killing five people and injuring two others