The list, updated and published Monday by the Pentagon, now sanctions well-known, non-state-owned Chinese companies that are not traditionally considered to be in the defence or security sector.

No visas for Russian soldiers, no crypto, no fish — EU announces new Russia sanctions package  The Kyiv IndependentEU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow  The GuardianEU proposes 21st package of sanc…

The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.

What it’s like to live in the world’s safest countries for 2026  BBCGlobal Peace Index 2026  ReliefWebThe 10 Safest Countries In The World, As Per 2026 Global Peace Index  ForbesThese are the most peaceful places in the wo…

Escalating attacks on bridges, roads and other civilian infrastructure in Sudan are disrupting humanitarian access and putting civilians at further risk, the United Nations said on Tuesday.Read the full story, “Sudan war: Drone attacks damage key aid r…

Ahead of World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June, the UN is urging governments and communities to accelerate efforts to end a crisis that still affects millions of children worldwide.Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Call for action against …

Lebanon has suffered more than $365 million in damage to buildings across Beirut and Mount Lebanon since the latest escalation, according to a new UN-led assessment released on Tuesday, as fresh strikes in Tyre underscored the fragility of a ceasefire …

The Security Council meets this morning to discuss the situation in Central Africa, including efforts to combat the so-called Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), one of the region’s longest-running security threats, responsible for over 100,000 deaths, the U…