Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military
The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base.
Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military
The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base.
Inhumane conditions at ICE detention camp, lawsuit says
Civil rights groups allege people at the largest immigration detention centre in Texas are being beaten, abused and denied medical care at the camp.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/ice-fort-bliss-detention-centre-el-paso-texas/106743548
#Immigration #HumanRights #WorldPolitics #LawCrimeandJustice #Refugees
Dozens killed by blast in rebel-held Myanmar village
Authorities say the blast was likely caused by explosives used for mining that had been stored in a warehouse.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/myanmar-blash-dozens-killed-rebel-held-area/106743428
#AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #UnrestConflictandWar #DeathandDying #WorldPolitics #MiningandMetalsIndustry
Brazil authorities investigate two possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows
The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning.
#Ebola #InfectiousDiseases #DiseasesandDisorders #EpidemicsandPandemics #WorldPolitics
Iran weekly briefing: Trump demands changes to peace plan
By Matthew Doran
Donald Trump is reported to be amending a peace plan, which could fuel further delays in finding a final agreement.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/iran-israel-war-news-briefing-mon-jun-1/106743408
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #TerritorialDisputes #InformationandCommunication #Journalism #MatthewDoran
Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?
By Elissa Steedman
In the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, prosecutors alluded to a network of spies called The Wasp Network. Here is what happened when they were deployed to Florida in the 1990s.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/the-wasp-network-cuban-five-castro-indictment/106731804
Iranians back on internet after blackout — and send anti-regime videos viral
By Tavleen Singh
After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/iran-internet-blackout-january-protests-new-videos/106665102
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #SocialMedia #InternetCulture #Internet #TavleenSingh
US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran
The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says.
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel
Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and The Commodores all said they would not perform after alleging they were misled about the nature of the event.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/trump-to-host-rally-at-freedom250-event/106742198