Netanyahu says Israel will ‘hold fire’ on Iran after Trump demand
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Bill Maher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
· Hillel Italie
Donald Trump set to be 1st sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Stephen Whyno
Maine rank-and-file shrug off Platner’s alleged deeply disturbing past: ‘Don’t care what Washington says’
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· Ryan King
Iran is betting that regional escalation will improve its deal with Trump - opinion
Iran’s latest missile barrages against Israel should be read as more than retaliation for an Israeli strike in Dahiyeh. They are part of a wider attempt to use Israel as leverage in the negotiations with Washington.
· UZI RABI
US imposes travel bans on over 100 Nicaraguan officials amid human rights concerns
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters as his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo applauds, in Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Alfredo Zuniga, File)
Trump calls Netanyahu after Israel-Iran clashes
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, a White House official told AFP, after the first exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran since an April ceasefire.
· Agence France-Presse
Dem rivals Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris locked in bitter feud ahead of 2028 White House race
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· Josh Koehn
Retired Supreme Court justice becomes Canada's Governor General
Governor General Louise Arbour smiles as she takes the throne after her oath in the Senate as she is installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General in Ottawa on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
Senate hearing or political wake?
THERE are political mistakes. There are strategic blunders. And then there are those rare moments when politicians become so convinced of their own narrative that they publicly stage their own embarrassment. What recently transpired involving Senators Pia Cayetano, Alan Peter Cayetano, Imee Marcos, Loren Legarda, Ro…
· Antonio Contreras
Alan Peter, the Indispensable; use ‘cloture’ to guillotine Senate row
ALAN Peter Cayetano could have made his forlorn fight for the Senate presidency more worthy of public attention had he possessed a statesman’s vocabulary in high public office and public affairs.
· Yen Makabenta
Carrot and stick, and the Senate they want to own
THERE is an old and ugly tradition in Philippine politics: the weaponization of the law. Not the application of it, but the weaponization. The difference matters enormously. One is justice; the other is control. As the Senate careens from one crisis to the next in 2026, it is becoming impossible to ignore the patter…
· Ma. Lourdes Tiquia
Watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE data-sharing deal
A sign for the Internal Revenue Service building is pictured in Washington, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
· Fatima Hussein
Atlanta Hawks extend Quin Snyder's contract
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
· Maura Carey
El Mundial llega a Estados Unidos con un país dividido y escepticismo hacia la FIFA
El presidente de la FIFA Gianni Infantino durante la ceremonoa de apertura del Centro de Medios Audiovisuales del Mundial, el lunes 1 de junio de 2026, en Dallas. (AP Foto/Tony Gutiérrez)
· Steven Sloan
John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’
The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agenda
· Guardian staff
Lawsuit aims to block UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday
Case argues Trump administration broke federal laws to accomodate ‘deeply corrupt’ commercial sporting event
· Joseph Gedeon
Llega a Cuba barco con ayuda humanitaria de México y Belice
LA HABANA (AP) — Un barco cargado con 1.700 toneladas de alimentos y artículos de primera necesidad procedente de México y Belice atracó en el puerto capitalino de Cuba, informaron el lunes las autoridades de la isla.
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Former Biden J6 Prosecutor's ActBlue-Funded Firm Sues To Stop Trump's UFC White House Event
A federal lawsuit filed over the weekend seeks to halt the UFC "Freedom 250" event scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn. The suit was brought by the Public Integrity Project - which is funded in part by ActBlue - on behalf of two Virginia residents and targets the Department of the Interior and Nation…
· Tyler Durden
US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display
US President Donald Trump’s plans for the country’s 250th anniversary don’t seem to project what makes the American experiment worth honouring
· Thomas O. Falk
US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display
US President Donald Trump’s plans for the country’s 250th anniversary don’t seem to project what makes the American experiment worth honouring
· Thomas O. Falk
Saudi, Qatari mediation message signal ‘Iran still has pathways to avoid isolation’ - interview
Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s quick message in support of continued negotiations is a way to signal to both Washington and Tehran that the conflict has not yet progressed to the point where diplomacy is no longer an option, Bahraini political analyst Dr Ahmed Alkhuzaie told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Erwin Tulfo apologizes to Senate employees and workforce following recent outburst
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday apologized to Senate employees after he warned them that for those who will not follow the new leadership of acting Senate president Win Gatchalian will be investigated and could be charged with insubordination.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Iran is losing the Gulf while gaining ground in Washington - opinion
On June 3, an Iranian drone killed a resident and carved a hole through Kuwait International Airport, grounding flights, shattering terminal infrastructure, and prompting Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to post a prayer for his Gulf neighbors on social media.
· AMINE AYOUB
Netanyahu's Levi Eshkol moment: Why Israel defied Trump - analysis
On Monday morning, 59 years after the Six-Day War, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had his Levi Eshkol moment.
· HERB KEINON
Leviste wants to present info 'relevant to' Senate flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste said in a letter addressed to Sen. Erwin Tulfo that he "would like to present information relevant to" the Senate probe on flood control projects.
· Reina C. Tolentino
What to expect in Maine's state primary
A ballot is handed to a voter, Nov. 8, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
· Robert Yoon
Don’t bomb Iran, Trump tells Netanyahu, but Israel strikes anyway
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· Jake Johnson
Israel Pauses Iran Strikes At Trump's Request To 'Stop Shooting' - But Warns 'Full Intensity' Lebanon Ops To Persist
Israel's N12 News is reporting that Israel is halting strike on Iran at President Trump's request. There are widespread initial reports that Israeli forces are indeed pausing the attacks, which persisted overnight through Monday morning, and included attack on a major petrochemical complex. However, the latest Israe…
· Tyler Durden
Israel halts strikes on Iran at Trump's request, says report
Israel has halted strikes on Iran at the request of US President Donald Trump, a senior Israeli official was cited as saying by Israel's Channel 12.
· Middleeasteye
White South African refugees fall foul of Republican driving rules in US midwest
Onerous and costly restrictions aimed at immigrants cause difficulties for group prioritized by Trump for admission
· Stephen Starr
Senate website no longer refers to Cayetano as ‘Senate president’
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Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow? | Rajan Menon and Daniel Depetris
The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous war
· Rajan Menon, Daniel R Depetris
Trump repeats claim that California election was rigged – US politics live
President posts screenshot on Truth Social attacking Californian election, after walking out of NBC interview after refusing to substantiate his claims of election rigging
· Lucy Campbell, Aneesa Ahmed
What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary
Privacy booths are seen on the morning of the South Carolina Republican primary election at a church in Cayce, S.C., Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
· Robert Yoon
Live updates: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' message
Smoke from interceptions was visible and explosions were heard in Jerusalem, and what appeared to be missiles were seen over the West Bank Monday morning after a renewed exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. The renewed fighting threatens to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.
What to expect in North Dakota’s state primary
Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., is pictured in the Rayburn Room at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Robert Yoon
Netanyahu has ‘no choice’ on Iran deal – Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.”
Israel and Iran trade strikes in major escalation, Trump abruptly ends NBC interview
Welcome back and thanks for joining us as we kick off the week. In the news today: Israel and Iran trade missile strikes in their first exchange of fire since the April ceasefire; Trump abruptly cuts off an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press”; and how U.S. consumers have altered their spending habits as gas prices…
· Nadja Lovadinov
Infantino and FIFA draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcast Center, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
· Steven Sloan
Trump calls on Iran and Israel to ‘stop shooting immediately'
US President Donald Trump has called on Iran and Israel to "stop shooting", as the countries trade tit-for-tat missile strikes, reigniting fears about the collapse of the fragile ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting’ as ceasefire breaks down
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded both Iran and Israel halt the military attacks on one another “immediately.”
· Ferdinand Knapp
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes after Trump reprimand
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· Mia Gonzalez
Trump says Israel, Iran must ‘stop shooting’ after airstrikes rock Tehran
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· Chris Bradford, Samuel Chamberlain
Trump calls for Israel, Iran to 'immediately stop shooting' as countries continue to trade blows
US President Donald Trump called for Iran and Israel to stop "shooting" at each other in a Monday post to Truth Social.
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Pope demands respect for migrants and international law
Francina Armengol, President of the Congress of Deputies of Spain, looks on as Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Spanish Parliament in Madrid, Monday, June 8, 2026. (Yara Nardi/Pool Photo via AP)
· Suman Naishadham
Trump eyeing purchase of key British colonial outpost – Telegraph
The US is weighing a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius in a bid to sideline the UK over the future of a crucial military base in the Indian Ocean, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.
· RT
Trump eyeing purchase of key British colonial outpost – Telegraph
The US is weighing a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius in a bid to sideline the UK over the future of a crucial military base in the Indian Ocean, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.
· RT
Top constitutional leaders agree on sweeping changes to election management
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Knicks' long-awaited NBA run electrifies New York, with Trump to attend key game
Heightened security, a strict no-bag policy and airport-style screening will greet fans, as US President Donald Trump attends a pivotal NBA Finals game on Monday evening in New York City.
· Grace Eliza Goodwin