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.
Ukraine and Russia have begun a significant prisoner exchange, with both sides confirming the return of young and wounded POWs in what may become the largest swap of the war.
Ukraine has received the first group of prisoners from Russian captivity as part of a newly launched multi-stage exchange, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday, June 9. The swap, which includes severely wounded POWs and individuals under 25, follows direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul earlier this month. The agreement includes the planned exchange of at least 1,200 prisoners from each side and the repatriation of thousands of war casualties.
While neither side disclosed the exact number of POWs exchanged on Monday, Russia also confirmed that its returned servicemen were taken to Belarus for initial medical and psychological care. This exchange marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two nations amid a war now entering its fourth year, with broader peace negotiations still stalled.
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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