At least 34 dead, dozen hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in southern India (www.pbs.org)
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale (www.cnn.com)
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the self-ruled island claimed by China aims to strengthen its asymmetrical warfare abilities with an eye on successful tactics used on the battlefield in Ukraine....
More countries to reach NATO's 2% defense spending goal (www.dw.com)
Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of boarding boats (www.dw.com)
Chinese Coast Guard rammed and boarded Philippine naval boats and confiscated their weapons in the South China Sea, injuring a Filipino soldier, the Philippine military said on Wednesday....
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage (www.reuters.com)
Global leader of ISIS targeted and possibly killed in U.S. airstrike (www.nbcnews.com)
The U.S. announced May 31 that it killed three militants in a Somalia airstrike. Officials now say the target was ISIS leader Abdulqadir Mumin, but also say they aren’t certain he is dead....
US soldier detained in Russia pleads partially guilty in court, local media reports - ABC News (abcnews.go.com)
He did not admit to the charges of assault or threat to kill, reports said.
Israeli strike on central Gaza school reportedly kills 22 (www.bbc.com)
Woman swept to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach rescued 37 hours later and 50 miles away (apnews.com)
cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/22143154
App that tracked fuel tankers in China used to transport cooking oil is disabled (www.theguardian.com)
App reportedly received a surge in queries this week after newspaper exposed food safety scandal...
US and Germany foiled Russian plot to assassinate CEO of arms manufacturer sending weapons to Ukraine (www.cnn.com)
US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to five US and western officials familiar with the episode....
Journalist in Gaza Describes Last 24 Hours as the Deadliest in Months (truthout.org)
Purgatory in paradise: how a shipwreck off Diego Garcia led to three years of hell and horror (www.theguardian.com)
It was 10 days into the journey when the boat sprang a leak. Dozens of men, women and children were crowded on to a fishing boat, all Tamils fleeing persecution in their home country, Sri Lanka. They had hoped to reach sanctuary in Canada....
Iranian Warship Sahand Capsizes And Sinks (www.navalnews.com)
Russian Wrestlers Refuse Olympic Invite to Participate Under Neutral Flag (www.thedailybeast.com)
Increasingly Isolated US Leans on Anglophone Countries Instead of Policy Changes (truthout.org)
Top Vatican Official Accused of Lying Over €350 Million Real Estate Deal (www.bloomberg.com)
Israel approves the largest Palestinian West Bank land grab in three decades (www.salon.com)
German car industry urges EU to drop tariffs on China-made cars (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/17574296
Khamenei's Attempt to Legitimize the Islamic Republic Fails (iranwire.com)
Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election (www.politico.eu)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/24147473
Mexican cartels boast of increased lethal firepower, including some weapons from the U.S. (www.usatoday.com)
Israel destroys 11 homes in West Bank village amid spiralling violence (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli soldiers have destroyed 11 homes and other structures in an isolated community in the occupied West Bank, leaving 50 people homeless, amid a reported uptick in house demolitions and spiralling violence in the Palestinian territory....
South Korean military says 350 waste balloons detected from North Korea overnight as tensions flare (www.cnn.com)
South Korea spotted another 350 North Korean balloons “presumed” to be carrying waste on Monday, reigniting a tit-for-tat exchange as tensions on the Korean Peninsula continue to heighten....
Hunter Biden used crack 'every 20 minutes or so', court hears (www.google.com)
