IAEA to hold emergency meeting after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold an emergency Board of Governors meeting today after U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are still undecided about attending possible peace talks in Istanbul this Thursday. The Kremlin has not confirmed who will represent Russia, despite Putin proposing direct negotiations “without any preconditions.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would join only if Putin attends in person. Trump has also said he might go, but has yet to confirm. He added that Putin “would like me to be there,” and hinted the Kremlin might back out if he does not show up.
Trump wants both sides to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy supports the plan immediately. Putin, however, insists talks must come first before any ceasefire deal is made.
A Russian lawmaker said a prisoner exchange could also be discussed during the meeting. The talks, if they go ahead, would be the first face-to-face encounter between Russian and Ukrainian leaders since 2019.
Speculation grew about Russia’s delegation. Reports suggested Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and aide Yuri Ushakov might attend. But Russian outlet Kommersant reported Lavrov will not be present. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm names, saying the
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold an emergency Board of Governors meeting today after U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Canberra supports the U.S. strike on Iran and calls for de-escalation and diplomacy.
China has condemned the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, warning it has undermined Washington’s credibility and risks triggering a broader regional crisis.
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, warning against deeper U.S. involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that U.S. strikes hit entrances to tunnels storing part of Iran’s enriched uranium at the Isfahan nuclear site.
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