Russia and Kazakhstan finalise plan for nuclear plant construction
Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a formal agreement to move forward with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in their energy cooperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia until a direct meeting with President Vladimir Putin can be arranged, as recent peace talks in Istanbul made only modest progress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday proposed a ceasefire with Russia to remain in place until a meeting with President Vladimir Putin can be arranged.
“At this stage, I believe our partners will support a proposal to offer the Russians a ceasefire until the leaders meet,” Zelenskyy said during a briefing in Kyiv.
The June 2 peace talks in Istanbul yielded limited progress, aside from an exchange of proposals and a planned large-scale prisoner swap, which Zelenskyy said is scheduled for this weekend.
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.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
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.
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Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a formal agreement to move forward with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in their energy cooperation.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.
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 issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
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