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<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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Lula pushes back on US tariffs, says Brazil is the one running a trade deficit
<p><img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110356/100x80/luka.jpg" alt="“The US surplus over the past 15 years was 415 billion dollars. So we were the ones who should have raised taxes, not them,” Lula said" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday rejected the US government's argument that Brazil engages in “unreasonable” practices in the bilateral relationship, arguing that it is Washington that runs a trade surplus with his country. If anyone should impose tariffs, he said, it would be Brazil.º</p>
Lebanon: Israeli drone attacks, scepticism greet ceasefire extension
Israeli drone strikes on different parts of southern Lebanon killed at least one person and wounded four on Thursday, state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported
US proposes forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies, with Brazil and China facing 12.5%
<p><img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110358/100x80/trump.jpg" alt="The initiative seeks to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court struck down in February, when it found that President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority by using an economic emergency law" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> The US government proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 economies —59 countries and the 27-nation European Union— for failing to ban or effectively enforce the prohibition on imports of goods made with forced labor. The measure, announced Tuesday night by Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, relies on Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act and is the White House's most ambitious step yet to rebuild its tariff policy.</p>
China’s sailless submarine takes warfare to the seabed
China’s newly revealed sailless submarine may be designed not only to evade detection but also to threaten the undersea infrastructure underpinning Indo-Pacific military and economic power. This month, Naval News reported that China has covertly launched a highly advanced, “sailless” submarine class from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, marking a major technological leap in its […]The post China’s sailless submarine takes warfare to the seabed appeared first on As
India is repeating China’s mistake in Myanmar
When Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first official overseas visit as Myanmar’s new “president,” the photo op was exactly what he wanted. The man who seized power in a coup, jailed elected leaders, crushed a nationwide uprising and drove Myanmar deeper than ever into civil war was […]The post India is repeating China’s mistake in Myanmar appeared first on Asia Times.
Mali restricts 125cc+ motorcycles amid Jihadist insurgency
Mali's military-led government has announced sweeping restrictions on motorcycles as it battles a worsening jihadist insurgency.
FIFA bans reusable bottles despite heat warnings ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, despite growing warnings that extreme heat could put supporters at risk.
Tanzania's president visits Russia amid frayed ties with the West
Samia Suluhu Hassan's three-day state visit to Moscow is her first official trip abroad since she won last year’s disputed election.
Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions
Benin's new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states.
France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence
France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.
Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish
Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.
Iran is losing the war but winning what comes next
Iran is losing the war against the US and Israel by most visible measures. Its air defenses have been obliterated, its senior leadership dead, and its already flagging economy is on the verge of collapse, with its crucial oil and gas exports stuck behind a blockade. Yet its core deterrents, namely an underground missile force […]The post Iran is losing the war but winning what comes next appeared first on Asia Times.
Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests
On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.
Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council
Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Kyrgyzstan’s UN upset signals Eurasia’s quiet rise
On Wednesday (June 3), Kyrgyzstan secured an upset victory over the Philippines to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. After taking a surprising 105-85 lead in the first ballot, the Central Asian nation went on to win decisively, 142-49, in a fourth round of voting. Kyrgyzstan was one […]The post Kyrgyzstan’s UN upset signals Eurasia’s quiet rise appeared first on Asia Times.
Nine students to be held in custody over deadly school fire in Kenya
A court in Naivasha has ruled they will be remanded at a children’s home to allow detectives to complete their investigations.
Indonesia’s rupiah rout is not just about the dollar
The wave of currency depreciation that battered Indonesia’s foreign exchange market throughout April and May 2026 has pushed the rupiah to record lows, dangerously close to a new psychological threshold of 18,000 against the US dollar. When the currency broke past 17,000 in early April, it stoked painful public memories of the 1997–1998 Asian financial […]The post Indonesia’s rupiah rout is not just about the dollar appeared first on Asia Times.
Healdsburg’s SingleThread named one of North America’s best restaurants
Once again, Healdsburg's three-Michelin-starred restaurant has been recognized on the 50 Best organization’s North America list.
2026 World Cup: How to get tickets to soccer games in the U.S. and across North America with Gametime
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been on sale for months, and the final draw has determined which countries will face ...