Rubio meets with Ukraine officials at State Department

7 killed, 52 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

At least seven civilians were killed and over 50 injured as Russia launched a wave of drone, missile, and artillery attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, amid ongoing efforts to bolster air defenses against escalating assaults.

Four killed, 28 injured as Russia strikes Sumy; Rescue operations conclude

Ukrainian emergency services have completed rescue operations at the sites of Russian missile strikes on the city of Sumy, which left four people dead and 28 injured, including three children, officials said on Tuesday evening.

Ukrainian delegation in Washington to push for arms deals, sanctions, and peace talks progress

A Ukrainian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak arrived in Washington on June 3 to discuss defense cooperation, sanctions on Russia, and follow-up to recent peace talks in Istanbul.

Ukrainian strikes cut power to key Russian-held areas, officials say

Ukrainian strikes have triggered widespread power outages across Russian-occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands, according to Russia-installed officials, who said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains unaffected.

In Spain, short-term rentals surge despite bid to rein in overtourism

Despite government efforts to curb short-term tourist rentals amid a housing crisis, Spain has seen a 25% surge in such accommodations over the past two years, outpacing hotel growth and fueling public backlash over rising living costs.

Ukraine-Russia peace talks end after barely an hour, Turkish officials say

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.

Sweden should end international adoptions, government commission says

A Swedish government-appointed commission has called for the phased end of international adoptions, citing decades of illegal and unethical practices that harmed children and their biological families.

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of peace talks in Istanbul

Ukrainian and Russian delegations have begun a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, with Kyiv pushing for a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and humanitarian measures, while Moscow continues to withhold its official terms and demands concessions unlikely to be accepted by Ukraine.

Zelenskyy congratulates Polish nationalist Nawrocki on presidential win

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined regional leaders at the B9 Summit in Lithuania on Monday, using the platform to congratulate Poland’s newly elected president and reaffirm Ukraine’s commitment to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid ongoing security challenges.

Ukrainians, Russians enter Istanbul venue for peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian delegations arrived at Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in three years, amid heightened tensions and contrasting appearances that underscored the ongoing conflict.

Emergency workers rush to control Canada wildfires

Canada is grappling with a surge in wildfires, prompting states of emergency in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as a major blaze near Churchill Falls continues to burn out of control despite efforts by firefighting crews and water bombers.

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China set to resume Japanese seafood imports halted due to Fukushima worries

China and Japan have reached a key agreement to restart seafood trade, marking a potential end to a nearly two-year import ban imposed after the release of treated wastewater from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant.

Japan to give $1.06 billion to Bangladesh in budget support, Dhaka says

Japan has pledged over $1 billion in aid to Bangladesh for economic reforms, infrastructure, and education, as interim leader Muhammad Yunus visits Tokyo to deepen bilateral ties.

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Aircraft flying from Istanbul to Tbilisi makes emergency landing at Baku Airport

A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tbilisi was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku on May 27 due to poor weather conditions in Georgia, safely touching down at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

Azerbaijan reach WMF World Cup quarterfinals after penalty shootout victory over Romania

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