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Jun
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations South Korea announces that it will resume loudspeaker broadcasts over the Korean Demilitarized Zone for the first time since 2

North Korea–South Korea relations South Korea announces that it will resume loudspeaker broadcasts over the Korean Demilitarized Zone for the first time since 2018 in response to North Korea sending hundreds of balloons carrying garbage across the border. (BBC News)

Jun
10
Politics / Government

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests The United States Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, is vandalized by a pro-Palestinian activist.

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hamas war protests The United States Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, is vandalized by a pro-Palestinian activist. (NBC News) United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 The United Nations Security Council votes 14–0, with Russia abstaining, to back the ceasefire proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden. (Reuters)

Jun
10
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Crimea attacks Ukraine's military says that its missile strikes near Yevpatoriya and Chornomorske in Russian-occupied Crimea damaged

Russian invasion of Ukraine Crimea attacks Ukraine's military says that its missile strikes near Yevpatoriya and Chornomorske in Russian-occupied Crimea damaged three Russian air defense systems. (Reuters) Eastern Ukraine campaign The Russian Defence Ministry says that its forces have recaptured the village of Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast. (Fakti) (Reuters) Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States lifts a ban on sending U.S. weaponry to Ukraine's Azov Brigade. (The Washington Post)

Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary dea

After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary death squad United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia in the Antioquia and Magdalena Departments of Colombia. (EarthRights International)

Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus–European Union border crisis Poland announces a "no-go zone" in the Białowieża Forest in order to prevent migrants from crossing the border from Belarus

Belarus–European Union border crisis Poland announces a "no-go zone" in the Białowieża Forest in order to prevent migrants from crossing the border from Belarus. In response, concerns are raised about the potential impact on tourism during the summer. (Reuters)

Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Doe v.

Doe v. Chiquita Brands International, Right-wing paramilitarism in Colombia After 17 years of litigation, Chiquita Brands International is found liable by a jury in United States Federal Court of financing the far-right paramilitary death squad United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia in the Antioquia and Magdalena Departments of Colombia. (EarthRights International)

Jun
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hunter Biden, son of U.S.

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is convicted in a federal court in Delaware on three felony counts of possession of a firearm while under the influence of narcotics. (NBC News)

Jun
11
Politics / Government

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine–European Union relations, Ukraine–United States relations European Commission President Ursula v

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine–European Union relations, Ukraine–United States relations European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will give Ukraine €3.4 billion (USD$3.6 billion) throughout the summer from Russian frozen assets revenue. (The Kyiv Independent) The United States approves a move to send a second Patriot missile system to Ukraine. (AP)

Jun
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines The Argentine Senate passes an extensive economic reform bill package proposed by President Javie

Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines The Argentine Senate passes an extensive economic reform bill package proposed by President Javier Milei, decided by a 36–36 vote, with the tie broken by Vice President Victoria Villarruel. (Reuters) 2024 Argentina protests Anti-government protestors clash with police outside the National Congress Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after the reform bill's passing. (CTV) (Reuters)

Jun
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Mexico–United States border crisis The American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit in federal court against the Biden administration for US President Joe Bid

Mexico–United States border crisis The American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit in federal court against the Biden administration for US President Joe Biden's new presidential directive which limits migrants seeking asylum at the Mexico–United States border. (NPR)

Jun
13
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Leaders at the G7 summit agree to loan Ukraine US$50 billion and use interest

Russian invasion of Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Leaders at the G7 summit agree to loan Ukraine US$50 billion and use interest from Russia's frozen central bank assets as collateral for the loan. (AP) United States and the Russian invasion of Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a ten-year security agreement to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities. (AP)

Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

FDA v.

FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine The Supreme Court of the United States rules against efforts to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, due to a lack of standing by the plaintiffs. (NBC News)

Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel.

Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel. In response, Israeli artillery strikes targets in Yaroun, Hanine, and Yater in southern Lebanon. (The New York Times) The Israel Defense Forces launch incendiary devices across the Lebanese border with a trebuchet in order to prevent infiltration from the border. (Newsweek)

Jun
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel.

Israel–Hezbollah conflict Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel. In response, Israeli artillery strikes targets in Yaroun, Hanine, and Yater in southern Lebanon. (The New York Times) The Israel Defense Forces launch incendiary devices across the Lebanese border with a trebuchet in order to prevent infiltration from the border. (Newsweek)

Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 misinformation by governments Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered b

COVID-19 misinformation by governments Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and ended by the Biden administration in 2021, to discredit the CoronaVac vaccine of China-based manufacturer Sinovac Biotech in the Philippines and other developing countries. (Reuters)

Jun
14
Politics / Government

Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and

Reuters releases a report that alleges that the United States military conducted a clandestine online campaign, ordered by the Trump administration in 2020 and ended by the Biden administration in 2021, to discredit the CoronaVac vaccine of China-based manufacturer Sinovac Biotech in the Philippines and other developing countries. (Reuters)

Jun
15
Politics / Government

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Three people are killed and five others are injured in a Russian cluster munition strike on the village of

Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Three people are killed and five others are injured in a Russian cluster munition strike on the village of Ulakly in Donetsk Oblast. (The Kyiv Independent) Humanitarian aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States announces a $1.5 billion aid package to Ukraine, focused primarily on the country's energy industry and humanitarian assistance. (Politico) June 2024 Ukraine peace summit World leaders meet at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland to advance the Ukrainian peace process. (The Guardian)

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