Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames (2026-06-15 05:47 UTC)
Kurz: The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 50 missiles, 582 drones in massive overnight Russian attack (2026-06-15 05:38 UTC)
Kurz: Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 50 missiles and 582 drones used by Russian forces in a large-scale overnight attack launched from the evening of June 14.
Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv (2026-06-15 05:33 UTC)
Kurz: A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in the capital Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of Ukraine’s most significant religious landmarks.
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war (2026-06-15 05:19 UTC)
Kurz: Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine
Firefighting continues at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Mystetskyi Arsenal after massive Russian attack (2026-06-15 05:18 UTC)
Kurz: Emergency crews in Kyiv are working to extinguish fires at the roof of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and at the National Cultural and Arts Complex Mystetskyi Arsenal, both of which were damaged in a Russian attack.
Emergency Service reports fires, damage across all Kyiv districts after combined Russian attack (2026-06-15 04:58 UTC)
Kurz: Fires, destruction, and damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure have been recorded across multiple districts of Kyiv following a massive Russian drone and missile attack.
EU welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace (2026-06-15 06:09 UTC)
Kurz: EU welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace The European Union welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, with European Council President Antonio Costa describing it as an important step towards ending the conflict and restoring stability in the regi…
Trump hosts White House cage fights to mark 80th birthday (2026-06-15 05:13 UTC)
Kurz: The US president watched seven fights with an audience of 4,000 people inside a specially built arena on the White House lawn. Critics say the unprecendented spectacle is in poor taste amid the ongoing Iran war.
Video: Israeli settlers torch mosque and vehicles in West Bank attacks (2026-06-15 05:07 UTC)
Kurz: Video: Israeli settlers torch mosque and vehicles in West Bank attacks Israeli settlers carried out a series of arson attacks against Palestinian communities east of Ramallah, setting fire to vehicles, damaging property and torching a mosque, according to Palestinian sources. Res…
The Gulf Arab States Need a Shield Built for Limited Trust (2026-06-12 07:30 UTC)
Kurz: Missiles, drones, and maritime disruptions do not stop at national borders. Gulf defense architecture still too often waits for national permission to act. The Gulf Cooperation Council has spent decades building defense institutions, diplomatic forums, and a language of indivisib…
US troops deployed to Kenya to build Ebola quarantine facility (2026-06-13 10:38 UTC)
Kurz: U.S. troops have been dispatched to central Kenya to help build an Ebola quarantine facility as part of a push to contain a outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Security Council weighs future of UN war crimes mechanism as closure nears (2026-06-12 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The Security Council on Friday weighed the future of the UN mechanism responsible for completing the remaining work of the international tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, as members debated how to preserve its legacy while bringing its mandate to an orderly close.
Dozens killed in drone attacks across Sudan as El Obeid toll reaches 23 (2026-06-11 15:58 UTC)
Kurz: The Emergency Lawyers Group and local sources say drone attacks across Sudan killed at least… The post Dozens killed in drone attacks across Sudan as El Obeid toll reaches 23 appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Sudan embassy condemns Belfast stabbing as fears grow among migrants (2026-06-11 15:42 UTC)
Kurz: The Sudanese embassy in London has condemned a knife attack in Belfast that left a… The post Sudan embassy condemns Belfast stabbing as fears grow among migrants appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online .
Drone strikes intensify around the Chad-Sudan border (2026-06-04 14:23 UTC)
Kurz: Since the beginning of May, MSF teams at Tiné hospital in Chad have treated 116 people who were wounded in drone strikes in Tina, a city on the Sudanese side of the Chad–Sudan border.
Instability, war and closed borders: How aid workers get emergency food to hungry Afghan children (2026-06-13 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The odyssey begins in Indonesia and ends, 15,000 kilometres later, in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Along the way, critical food aid destined for young Afghan students crosses nine countries, over land and sea, skirting geopolitical unrest and conflict zones.
Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after ‘Tank Day’ fiasco (2026-06-15 04:03 UTC)
Kurz: All employees at Starbucks Korea stores will “receive education in historical awareness and social sensitivity through watching videos”, said Shinsegae Group, which operates the outlets.
Venezuela reshuffles foreign relationships as oil production grows (2026-06-11 20:09 UTC)
Kurz: As Nicolás Maduro’s foreign minister and vice president, interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez previously helped build Caracas’s ties to Russia, China, and other US adversaries. Despite Washington’s desire for Venezuela to now orient toward the West, Rodríguez is also cour…
DPR’s Gorlovka littered with civilian vehicles destroyed by Ukrainian drones — Ritter (2026-06-15 05:42 UTC)
Kurz: The former US intelligence officer also pointed to numerous tire marks on the city’s roads, which he said indicate attempts by drivers to evade incoming strikes
US: Skydiving plane crash leaves 12 people dead in Missouri (2026-06-15 02:45 UTC)
Kurz: A plane on a skydiving excursion crashed in Missouri, leaving 11 passengers and one pilot dead. The incident occurred shortly after the plane became airborne.
Geneva police clash with anti-G7 protesters ahead of summit (2026-06-14 20:00 UTC)
Kurz: Police in Geneva have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a UN agency in protests ahead of Monday’s G7 summit in neighbouring France.
Refugee turned peacemaker: The young woman leader transforming communities in the Central African Republic (2026-06-14 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: In the heart of the Central African Republic (CAR), a nation long marked by conflict, Nina Mireille Yankinon stands as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and hope, dedicating her life to helping communities torn apart by war.
Coast Guard, Eastern Shipbuilding Terminate Offshore Patrol Cutter Contract; Rick Scott Ends Promotion Holds (2026-06-12 20:49 UTC)
Kurz: The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding have reached an agreement to terminate a 10-year-old agreement to build the service’s Offshore Patrol Cutters, USNI News has learned. “The Coast Guard has reached an agreement with the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Stage 1 shipbuilder to cl…
Pentagon may ‘sacrifice’ traditional weapons to buy more drones if reconciliation fails: CTO (2026-06-12 19:28 UTC)
Kurz: “We just make other trade-offs, like against exquisite weapons and systems: How much of those are we willing to sacrifice in place of low-cost autonomous weapons,” Emil Michael said.