The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.
The Communist Party of Austria wins Graz municipal elections, driven by housing policy focus and moderate rhetoric, maintaining urban political dominance amid national shifts.
Polish opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid escalating tensions over historical disputes and refugee concerns.
US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv injured two and ignited fires, while Ukrainian forces reported multiple drone and missile launches targeting several regions overnight.
Russia's aviation kerosene imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May amid declining domestic production caused by refinery outages and ongoing military conflicts.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.
Finland has lifted its ban on importing and storing nuclear weapons as of July 1, bolstering national and NATO security amid escalating tensions with Russia.
German authorities have granted asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after a lengthy legal battle and interventions by human rights groups.
Russia shuts Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg and expels acting consul in response to Romania closing Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.
France and Italy express reservations over the EU's proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, fearing it may unintentionally impact all Russian travelers amid the 21st sanctions package.
PACE adopts resolution condemning democratic decline in Georgia, urging government to end opposition persecution and ensure free elections amid official Georgian criticism.