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Thousands mourn Princess Bajrakitiyabha in Bangkok

The body of the Thai king’s eldest daughter was taken to the royal palace in Bangkok on June 13, while thousands of mourners dressed in black lined the procession route.

13 Jun 2026-17:34
Rheinmetall boss warns joint tank project could fall apart

The head of German defense company Rheinmetall has expressed concern that France may withdraw from a joint Franco-German tank program, following the collapse of a previous collaborative fighter jet project, according to a report on Saturday.

13 Jun 2026-17:22
Russia may bring nuclear threats to space, German commander warns

Germany’s top military space commander warned that Russia may be developing technology capable of deploying a nuclear warhead in space, saying such a capability could disrupt satellite systems and potentially render parts of Earth’s orbit unusable for decades.

13 Jun 2026-17:17
Beijing objects to US listing Alibaba and BYD over military ties

China strongly criticized the United States on Saturday for placing several major Chinese companies on a Pentagon list of “Chinese military companies” and warned that it would take countermeasures if the decision is not reversed.

13 Jun 2026-16:58
Tanker struck east of Oman by unidentified projectile, says UKMTO

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Saturday that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in its port bow off the coast of Oman.

13 Jun 2026-16:50
Iran: Funeral for Khamenei starts July 4, burial follows July 9

Iran’s state media reported that the funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9.

13 Jun 2026-16:28
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia allow visa-free entry for selected passports

Türkiye has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that exempts holders of diplomatic and special passports from visa requirements between the two countries.

13 Jun 2026-16:17
South Africa under fire over handling of migrant violence

Nigeria has become the latest African country to arrange evacuation flights from South Africa, with 262 Nigerian citizens repatriated in the first group on Thursday.

13 Jun 2026-15:17
Food waste drives faster global warming, experts say

Experts said that organic waste from food loss and waste is contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and worsening global warming, and they called for greater global awareness and action.

13 Jun 2026-14:59
Hungary and Ukraine agree historic deal on minority rights

Hungary and Ukraine have officially resolved a major dispute in their bilateral relations, with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announcing on X on June 12 that the two countries have agreed on a comprehensive deal to protect the rights of ethnic Hungarians living in western Ukraine.

13 Jun 2026-14:50