02 June 2025

Experts caution Paraguay on China deals, urge safeguarding sovereignty

Regional officials, diplomats, and analysts have raised concerns about China's expanding influence in Latin America, urging Paraguay to protect its democratic sovereignty as it explores potential economic deals with Beijing.
Tusk to call confidence vote after election setback

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to call a parliamentary vote of confidence in his government after opposition-backed candidate Karol Nawrocki won Sunday’s presidential election, according to media reports on Monday.
South Korea holds presidential vote after martial law unrest

South Koreans are set to vote on Tuesday for a new president, concluding six months of political turmoil triggered by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial declaration of martial law.
Trump, Xi to discuss trade war after US anger over rare-earths curbs

US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week, following rising tensions over China’s ongoing export restrictions on rare-earth elements critical for batteries, industrial magnets, and high-tech devices.
TikTok removes ‘SkinnyTok’ hashtag after regulator pressure

TikTok has globally banned a popular hashtag associated with weight-loss videos after facing scrutiny from policymakers in Brussels and Paris.
Daily horoscope for June 3, 2025

Get ready to tap into your inner energy and determination. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, is predicted to be an energetic day, as per Vedic astrology.
GCC Ministerial Council praises Qatar’s role in Gaza ceasefire efforts

The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) praised the tireless efforts of the State of Qatar, in close coordination with its mediation partners—primarily the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States—to facilitate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, secure the release of hostages, and ensure the unhindered delivery of vital humanitarian aid.
EU preparing countermeasures if tariff deal with US fails

The European Union announced on Monday that it is preparing “countermeasures” in response to the Trump administration’s unexpected steel tariffs, which have unsettled global markets and complicated broader tariff negotiations between Brussels and Washington.
German court strikes down key part of Merz’s asylum plan

A Berlin court ruled on Monday that the German government's policy of turning away asylum-seekers at the country's borders is illegal, dealing a major blow to conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s pledged crackdown on migration.
Zelenskyy holds talks with Mark Rutte

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.