President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people and triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. Authorities are still assessing damage as aftershocks continue to shake the region.
Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured as police and paramilitary forces moved to disperse protesters ahead of a planned lockdown. The violence erupted near a hospital morgue where tensions escalated after the death of a protester in police firing.
Israel has announced it will keep troops in southern Lebanon and continue military operations despite a newly brokered ceasefire. The decision has sparked criticism at home and raised fresh doubts about whether the truce can hold.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg just hours before Vladimir Putin’s high-profile economic forum began. The attack highlights Kyiv’s expanding reach deep inside Russia as the war continues with no end in sight.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by rising domestic demand and smoother supply chains. However, businesses remain cautious as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns continue to weigh on confidence.
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, striking major cities including Kyiv and Dnipro. The attacks killed at least 18 people and caused widespread destruction as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
