Australia backs U.S. strike on Iran, urges return to diplomacy
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Canberra supports the U.S. strike on Iran and calls for de-escalation and diplomacy.
Latvia, Colombia, Liberia, Congo, and Bahrain—have been elected to the United Nations Security Council in an uncontested vote.
Each will serve a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, South Korea, and Slovenia.
Latvia joins the Council for the first time in its history. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said the country’s past under Soviet rule gives it a unique perspective on freedom, peace, and support for Ukraine. “We know the fragility of peace,” she said after the vote on Tuesday, June 3.
Liberia returns to the Council for the first time since 1961. Deputy Foreign Minister Deweh Gray said the country will champion Africa’s common position and address global issues including conflict, inequality, and climate change.
Congo, now entering its third term, promised to bring lessons from its long-running conflicts and experience with UN peacekeeping. Foreign Minister Thérèse Wagner said the vote reflects Africa’s unity and rightful role in shaping global peace efforts.
Colombia will push for human rights and environmental protection. Ambassador Leonor Zalabata called for global unity and said Colombia will continue its work “in harmony with nature.”
Bahrain, which last served on the Council in 1998, will represent the Arab world.
The UN Security Council, made up of 15 members, holds primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
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.
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.
Global oil prices surged on Sunday as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with Brent crude rising 3.9% to $80 per barrel and U.S. crude climbing 4.3% to $77 per barrel.
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