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Highlight of major world news updates for today, June 5, 2025

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Here’s a highlight of major world news updates for today, June 5, 2025, along with their sources:

International Conflicts & Geopolitics:

  • Gaza Conflict: Reports indicate that Israeli forces killed 27 people near an aid distribution site in Gaza on Tuesday, according to Gaza officials and the Red Cross. An Israeli American advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called this account “not accurate.” The U.S. has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
    • Sources: The Hindu, NDTV.com, NPR, The Pioneer
  • Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told Donald Trump during a phone call that Russia will respond “very strongly” to Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian air bases. Satellite pictures reportedly reveal the extent of damage to two Russian airbases by Ukrainian drones.
    • Sources: The Hindu, NDTV.com, NPR
  • Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran’s supreme leader has reportedly criticized the U.S. proposal in nuclear talks.
    • Source: The Pioneer
  • India-Pakistan Relations: The Pakistani Foreign Minister has stated that chances of a revival of conflict with India are “remote.”
    • Source: The Hindu

Politics & Governance:

  • South Korea: Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has won South Korea’s presidential election.
    • Sources: The Pioneer, Jagran Josh, SchoolDekho.org
  • Netherlands: The Dutch Prime Minister has called for new elections after Geert Wilders’ party pulled out of the ruling coalition.
    • Source: Times of India
  • Vietnam: Vietnam has ended its long-standing Two-Child policy.
    • Source: SchoolDekho.org, NPR

Economy & Trade:

  • Global Trade Tensions: The White House has escalated its global trade war by doubling tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to 50%, effective today. This move, aimed at protecting American industries, is projected by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to raise inflation and shrink the economy.
    • Sources: PBS News Hour, NPR
  • Stock Market Trends: Indian equity markets may look to extend previous gains, but rising geopolitical tensions and weak global cues could weigh on sentiment. Asian equity markets opened mixed following a muted Wall Street close due to weak economic data.
    • Source: Business Standard

Social & Environmental:

  • World Environment Day: Today, June 5, is World Environment Day, with a focus on beating plastic pollution. UN Women emphasizes the need for women’s leadership in tackling plastic pollution and the triple planetary crisis.
    • Sources: UN Women, Jagran Josh, Deccan Herald
  • Climate & Environment: Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to put several U.S. states under air quality alerts. Mount Etna in Italy has erupted, sending ash plumes into the air.
    • Source: Times of India

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