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The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church claims that NATO "intercepted" him with a fighter jet over Kaliningrad.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, claims that during a flight to Kaliningrad, his plane was "intercepted" by a NATO F-16 fighter jet. He presents the incident as a manifestation of pressure or threat from NATO, but the public reaction is predominantly mocking.
An Iranian missile strike paralyzes the military command of the regime
Israel conducted a sudden and precise air operation against key military and command targets in Iran, before the regime could activate its plan for massive missile strikes against Israeli bases. The elimination of the top military leadership in Tehran seriously impaired Iran's ability to retaliate against the attack.
Israel attacks Iran in a large-scale military operation "Crushing Lion"
On June 13, 2025, Israel unexpectedly launched a military operation "Crushing Lion" against Iran, aimed at eliminating senior Iranian military commanders and destroying air defense systems. Israel closed its airspace, called up reservists, and declared a state of emergency. Iran responded with warnings of "severe consequences", and the international community called for de-escalation of tensions.
Israel carries out air strikes against Iranian nuclear and missile facilities
In the early hours of Friday morning, Israel carried out air strikes on key targets from Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation will continue until this threat is fully eliminated. The strikes triggered a reaction in global markets, with oil and gold prices rising, and stock futures declining.
The airplane of Air India crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad, causing damage
A wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft of Air India, traveling from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, causing a massive fire, but there are no reports of fatalities or injured passengers. The incident is among a series of serious accidents in civil aviation over the past year.
The nuclear crisis with Iran escalates: The international community condemns the violations of commitments
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officially established that Iran is violating its nuclear obligations. This provoked a sharp reaction from Tehran, which threatened retaliation in the event of an Israeli attack. The situation escalated, with 19 countries supporting the resolution, 3 voting against, and 11 abstaining.
Federal agents subjected to violence from illegal immigrants during a raid at a meat processing plant in Omaha.
Federal officials, including from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were attacked by an illegal immigrant during a raid at a meat processing plant in Omaha, Nebraska. During the operation, over 70 illegal immigrants were detained, some of whom had local arrest warrants, previous convictions for driving under the influence, or prior deportations.
Greta Thunberg, the activist, was deported from Israel, condemning the "war crimes" in Gaza.
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after the Israeli navy prevented her and a group of other pro-Palestinian activists from reaching Gaza. Thunberg accused Israel of systematically violating international law and committing war crimes against the Palestinians.
The globally renowned TikTok star Khaby Lame is leaving the USA after being detained by immigration agents due to a visa issue.
The Italian-Senegalese influencer Khaby Lame, who is the most followed TikTok creator, has left the USA after a brief detention by immigration agents who claim he overstayed his visa. Lam's case is among the highest-profile affected by the tightening immigration measures initiated by the Donald Trump administration.
Youth delegates to the UN: New representatives take over the baton for 2025-2026.
On June 11, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolai Pavlov announced the new youth delegates to the UN for the period 2025-2026 - Vyara Trifonova and Viktor Tsvetanov. The UN Youth Delegate Program, established in 2006, is an important initiative that aims to give a voice to young people in decision-making processes at the national and international level.
The protests in Los Angeles - between civil disobedience and military intervention
The protests against Trump's immigration policy in Los Angeles escalated to the intervention of federal authorities. The mayor of the city declared a state of emergency and a curfew, after over 200 demonstrators were arrested and dozens of businesses were looted. President Trump sent National Guard troops and Marines, accusing the protesters of a "foreign invasion", but the governor of California challenged the legality of this step.
The German authorities are increasing vigilance due to increased activity of Russian drones near military facilities.
The German security services suspect that Russia is sending reconnaissance drones that are launched from ships in the North and Baltic Seas. Increased observations of drones near military and industrial facilities in Germany have led to intensified checks of ships, but so far no specific source of this activity has been found.
The protests against Trump's immigration policy continue, but with less intensity.
The fourth consecutive night of protests in Los Angeles and other major American cities against the Trump administration's measures for the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants passed more calmly compared to previous days. Nevertheless, the police still use tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators.
Protesters in Los Angeles burn and spit on American flags, provoking clashes with police.
Footage from the weekend protests in Los Angeles shows a group of masked participants surrounding and burning American flags while chanting anti-Trump slogans. The situation escalated as the police declared an "unlawful assembly" and used stun grenades to disperse the crowd.
The Supreme Court approves Trump's urgent request for DOGE's access to social security data.
The Supreme Court of the United States allowed the Trump administration to access sensitive Social Security data, despite the objection of three Democratic-appointed judges. This decision comes in the context of ongoing legal disputes over the government's authority to share personal information.