‘King’ Modi’s sceptre and the wrestlers without rights

In the state that Modi is building, no one – not even Hindus he claims to speak for – will have rights. Or a voice.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/6/4/king-modis-sceptre-and-the-wrestlers-without-rights

US slams China’s navy for ‘unsafe’ actions in Taiwan Strait

US Indo-Pacific command says a Chinese navy ship executed 'unsafe' manoeuvres near an American destroyer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/4/us-slams-chinas-navy-for-unsafe-actions-in-taiwan-strait

Russian attack wounds 20, including children in Ukraine’s Dnipro

Regional governor says three of the five children wounded in Saturday's attack were in 'serious condition'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/4/russian-attack-wounds-20-including-children-in-ukraines-dnipro

China’s Li says clash with US would bring ‘unbearable disaster’

Defence minister says Beijing seeks dialogue with US and warns against 'NATO-like' alliances in Asia Pacific.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/4/chinas-li-says-clash-with-us-would-be-unbearable-disaster

Al-Shabab killed 54 Ugandan soldiers in Somalia, says Museveni

Announcement comes a week after al-Shabab fighters stormed a base housing African Union peacekeepers in Somalia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/4/al-shabab-killed-54-ugandan-soldiers-in-somalia-says-museveni

Israelis rally against Netanyahu’s judicial plan for 22nd week

Protests continue despite prime minister's announcement that the contentious legal proposals were being put on hold.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/4/israelis-rally-against-netanyahus-judicial-plan-for-22nd-week

Turkey’s President Erdogan announces new cabinet

An internationally respected former banker gets top economy job, powerful intelligence chief is named foreign minister.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/turkeys-president-erdogan-announces-new-cabinet

US says talks with China key to a prevent ‘crisis or conflict’

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tells security summit that 'conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/us-says-talks-with-china-key-to-a-prevent-crisis-or-conflict

CIA chief made secret trip to China amid tensions: US official

CIA Director William Burns emphasised the importance of keeping communication open between China and the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/cia-chief-made-secret-trip-to-china-amid-tensions-us-official

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 465

As the war enters its 465th day, here’s a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-465

South America: A hard road to unity

Brazilian President Lula da Silva's push for more integration across the region will need to overcome major challenges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/south-america-a-hard-road-to-unity

Biden delivers first Oval Office address, touts debt-ceiling win

US President is set to sign into law a bipartisan agreement to lift the government's borrowing limit, averting 'crisis'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/3/biden-delivers-first-oval-office-address-touts-debt-ceiling-win

World Bank’s new chief asks staff to ‘double down’ on development

Ajay Banga told employees his vision was 'to create a world free from poverty on a livable planet'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/world-banks-new-chief-asks-staff-to-double-down-on-development

Pakistani rights lawyer says he has returned home after abduction

Rights groups say recent rash of abductions in Pakistan may be forced disappearances at the hands of the secret service.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/pakistani-rights-lawyer-says-he-has-returned-home-after-abduction

Sleepless nights, letter to Nassar: Epstein’s final days revealed

New documents provide most complete account to date of convicted sex offender's detention and death.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/sleepless-nights-letter-to-nassar-epsteins-final-days-revealed

UN says organised crime shifting drugs routes in Southeast Asia

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says almost 151 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Southeast, East Asia in 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/un-says-organised-crime-shifting-drugs-routes-in-southeast-asia

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden

The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/deal-to-raise-debt-ceiling-passes-flounders-in-us

Russia says US intelligence hacked thousands of iPhones

FSB accuses Apple of working closely with US intelligence agencies after disclosing alleged 'intelligence action'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/2/russia-says-us-intelligence-hacked-thousands-of-iphones

Treason trial of Russian hypersonic missile scientist begins

Anatoly Maslov is one of three scientists involved in Russia's hypersonic missile programme that are standing trial.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/2/treason-trial-of-russian-hypersonic-missile-scientist-begins

Brazil’s Congress weakens environmental, Indigenous ministries

Move marks setback for President Lula da Silva's push to protect Indigenous rights and stem Amazon deforestation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/brazils-congress-weakens-environmental-indigenous-ministries

Canada facing ‘deeply concerning’ wildfire season: Official

With 82 blazes burning out of control, Canada confronts a record early wildfire season, scorching 2.7 million hectares.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/1/canada-facing-deeply-concerning-wildfire-season-official