Tensions escalate as Iran deploys Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles against Israel, following demands for surrender. The advanced missile, capable of reaching Mach 14, struck Tel Aviv, prompting retaliatory airstrikes in both countries. This marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, with concerns rising over the missile's ability to overwhelm existing defense systems.
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On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C., will host a grand celebration for the US Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The day features a festival on the National Mall with military demonstrations, live music, and interactive exhibits. A military parade will march down Constitution Avenue, showcasing troops, equipment, and flyovers.
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Gaurav Kundi, an Indian-origin man, died in Adelaide after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest. Police responded to reports of an altercation between Kundi and a woman, claiming he resisted arrest and was intoxicated. Kundi's wife refutes the claims of violence, stating he was merely drunk and loud.
Violent riots have erupted in Northern Ireland, injuring over 30 police officers after two 14-year-old boys were charged with attempted sexual assault. Triggered by anti-immigrant sentiment and fueled by far-right social media, the unrest spread from Ballymena to Belfast and other towns.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) faced backlash after its spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, shared a world map on X that inaccurately depicted India's borders, omitting its northeastern region, Nepal, and Bhutan. Shoshani acknowledged the error, attributing it to a mistake made while focusing on neutralizing a nuclear threat.
During a flagpole unveiling at the White House, President Trump jokingly questioned construction workers about their immigration status, sparking attention amidst his administration's intensified deportation efforts. Trump's remarks followed a reporter's question on his new deportation push, where he stated the removal of criminals and the mentally ill.
Pakistani expats, largely PTI supporters, protested in front of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, D.C., believing Army Chief Asim Munir was visiting the US. Despite denials from the White House and Trump officials about any invitation, protesters insisted on Munir's presence, accusing him of human rights abuses.
A US appeals court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to maintain control of National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amidst protests, overturning a judge's order to return authority to California's Governor Newsom. The legal battle stems from California's lawsuit challenging Trump's deployment, arguing it infringes on state rights.