Global Affairs — Articles, June 2026

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1. 2026-06-30
   US Supreme court blocks Trump bid to end birthright citizenshipGlobal Affairs
2. 2026-06-30
   President Museveni orders audits of buildings in Uganda to strengthen earthquake standardsGlobal Affairs
3. 2026-06-30
   US Court sends Chinese exile Guo Wengui to prison for 30 yearsGlobal Affairs
4. 2026-06-29
   Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan, Taliban officials sayGlobal Affairs
5. 2026-06-29
   Uganda to evacuate citizens from South Africa over rising xenophobiaGlobal Affairs
6. 2026-06-29
   Airplane crash kills 11 in eastern FranceGlobal Affairs
7. 2026-06-28
   US unveils limited-edition US passport featuring Trump for America's 250th anniversaryGlobal Affairs
8. 2026-06-28
   US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefireGlobal Affairs
9. 2026-06-28
   Security raid forces NTV Uganda, Spark TV off air after Muhoozi threatGlobal Affairs
10. 2026-06-27
    US strikes Iranian targets after cargo ship attack in Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
11. 2026-06-26
    Diaspora affairs strategist hails UAE visa-on-arrival policy as win for KenyaGlobal Affairs
12. 2026-06-26
    Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substancesGlobal Affairs
13. 2026-06-26
    UN renews global call to end torture as world marks Victims' DayGlobal Affairs
14. 2026-06-26
    Kenyan Embassy in Jakarta warns citizens over rising job and visa scamsGlobal Affairs
15. 2026-06-26
    Death toll rises to 235 after twin earthquakes devastate VenezuelaGlobal Affairs
16. 2026-06-25
    UAE introduces visa-on-arrival for eligible Kenyan travellersGlobal Affairs
17. 2026-06-25
    Macron says French navy intercepted tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ off sicilyGlobal Affairs
18. 2026-06-25
    Venezuela hit by back-to-back quakes, collapsing buildings in CaracasGlobal Affairs
19. 2026-06-24
    UN to convene global dialogue on AI governance; registration closes June 28Global Affairs
20. 2026-06-24
    France confirms first Ebola caseGlobal Affairs
21. 2026-06-24
    Three regional blocs oppose Israel's annexation and displacement policiesGlobal Affairs
22. 2026-06-23
    UN: Over 700 civilians killed in six months of Myanmar election period violenceGlobal Affairs
23. 2026-06-22
    US-Iran talks in Switzerland end with 60-day roadmap and regional de-escalation mechanismsGlobal Affairs
24. 2026-06-22
    UK PM Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mountsGlobal Affairs
25. 2026-06-22
    Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins country's general election amid fears of renewed conflictGlobal Affairs
26. 2026-06-21
    Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel salesGlobal Affairs
27. 2026-06-21
    Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman - OfficialsGlobal Affairs
28. 2026-06-21
    US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran closure warningGlobal Affairs
29. 2026-06-21
    UK Prime Minister Starmer expected to resign on Monday - ReportsGlobal Affairs
30. 2026-06-20
    Tanzania, Namibia agree to expand cooperation in trade, energy and blue economyGlobal Affairs
31. 2026-06-20
    Zelensky loses top Polish honour after Ukraine names unit linked to WWII fightersGlobal Affairs
32. 2026-06-20
    US says Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as strikes continue in southern LebanonGlobal Affairs
33. 2026-06-19
    Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend presidential terms, delay elections to 2030Global Affairs
34. 2026-06-19
    US–Iran talks delayed after Vance cancels Switzerland tripGlobal Affairs
35. 2026-06-19
    Over 150 military trainees fall ill in influenza outbreak at lackland baseGlobal Affairs
36. 2026-06-18
    UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use under new child protection rulesGlobal Affairs
37. 2026-06-18
    Matt Baugh steps up push to deepen Kenya-UK tiesGlobal Affairs
38. 2026-06-18
    AU welcomes US-Iran peace deal, calls it major step toward Middle East stabilityGlobal Affairs
39. 2026-06-18
    UN calls for stronger partnerships to counter growing threat of hate speechGlobal Affairs
40. 2026-06-18
    US and Iran agree 14-point ceasefire extension deal, reopen Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
41. 2026-06-17
    US Congress bill threatens sanctions on African governments over Russia war recruitment claimsGlobal Affairs
42. 2026-06-17
    Ruto’s G7 sideline diplomacy spans key global capitalsGlobal Affairs
43. 2026-06-17
    G7 backs Ruto push for overhaul of global financial systemGlobal Affairs
44. 2026-06-16
    Eight killed as US B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force BaseGlobal Affairs
45. 2026-06-15
    Ruto heads to France for G7 meeting; to push for African financial reformsGlobal Affairs
46. 2026-06-15
    Israel removes Kenya and Rwanda from Ebola-related entry restrictions listGlobal Affairs
47. 2026-06-15
    Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says justice ministerGlobal Affairs
48. 2026-06-15
    Starmer: UK moves to ban social media for under-16sGlobal Affairs
49. 2026-06-15
    11 skydivers, pilot killed in US plane crashGlobal Affairs
50. 2026-06-15
    Swiss voters reject 10 million population capGlobal Affairs
51. 2026-06-14
    UK marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel - PM StarmerGlobal Affairs
52. 2026-06-14
    Brazilian woman dies after bungee jump workers push her off bridge without safety cordGlobal Affairs
53. 2026-06-14
    Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 millionGlobal Affairs
54. 2026-06-14
    Armed men in Haiti’s capital seize a top security officialGlobal Affairs
55. 2026-06-13
    Iran sets July 9 burial for slain former Supreme Leader Ali KhameneiGlobal Affairs
56. 2026-06-12
    Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaireGlobal Affairs
57. 2026-06-12
    Former South Korea president Yoon jailed 30 years over Pyongyang drone operationGlobal Affairs
58. 2026-06-12
    Thailand mourns Princess Bajrakitiyabha after three years in comaGlobal Affairs
59. 2026-06-12
    Monica Juma takes oath as head of UN Vienna officeGlobal Affairs
60. 2026-06-10
    Ruto signs deals with Finland on education, digitalisation and environmentGlobal Affairs
61. 2026-06-10
    Nepal interior minister Sudan Gurung reinstated after graft probe clears himGlobal Affairs
62. 2026-06-10
    US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing near Strait of HormuzGlobal Affairs
63. 2026-06-09
    Ruto pushes Kenya-Norway Maritime deal as firms pledge 1,000 jobs for seafarersGlobal Affairs
64. 2026-06-09
    ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended as member States prepare to vote on his futureGlobal Affairs
65. 2026-06-08
    At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern PhilippinesGlobal Affairs
66. 2026-06-08
    Ruto announces EU-backed Sh15.3bn digital investments and Blue Raman extensionGlobal Affairs
67. 2026-06-08
    At least three dead after powerful quake strikes PhilippinesGlobal Affairs
68. 2026-06-08
    IATA forecasts record passenger traffic amid profit squeezeGlobal Affairs
69. 2026-06-08
    Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideoutGlobal Affairs
70. 2026-06-07
    WHO: Unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses,1.5 million deaths globally each yearGlobal Affairs
71. 2026-06-07
    Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beachesGlobal Affairs
72. 2026-06-07
    American doctor with Ebola released from German hospital after recoveryGlobal Affairs
73. 2026-06-07
    Manhunt launched for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in OhioGlobal Affairs
74. 2026-06-05
    Palestinian envoys urge US to stop Israeli annexation plansGlobal Affairs
75. 2026-06-05
    Zelensky calls for face-to-face meeting with Putin to end Ukraine warGlobal Affairs
76. 2026-06-04
    Ruto pushes for stronger Kenya–South Africa ties after new trade and cooperation dealsGlobal Affairs
77. 2026-06-04
    Israel and Lebanon agree US-backed ceasefire, Hezbollah to halt attacksGlobal Affairs
78. 2026-06-04
    Nigerian court sentences four men to death over 2022 Owo church attackGlobal Affairs
79. 2026-06-04
    Trump faces congressional pushback as House votes to curb Iran warGlobal Affairs
80. 2026-06-04
    Ebola outbreak in DRC records 344 cases and 60 deathsGlobal Affairs
81. 2026-06-03
    Iran accuses US and Gulf states as tensions escalate across the regionGlobal Affairs
82. 2026-06-03
    Laikipia Ebola bio-isolation facility poses no risk, says USGlobal Affairs
83. 2026-06-02
    Trump nominates Henry Wooster as next US Ambassador to KenyaGlobal Affairs
84. 2026-06-02
    Three Ebola vaccines in development as Bundibugyo outbreak raises alarmGlobal Affairs
85. 2026-06-01
    Israel expands ground offensive Lebanon, seizes castleGlobal Affairs