Zelenskyy lauds Ukraine advance amid counteroffensive speculation

Kyiv has kept silent on start of counteroffensive despite speculation by analysts that campaign is getting under way.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/zelenskyy-lauds-ukraine-advance-amid-counteroffensive-speculation

Oklahoma approves first taxpayer-funded religious school in US

The school board's vote sets in motion a battle between religious freedom and the separation of church and state.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/oklahoma-approves-first-taxpayer-funded-religious-school-in-us

Brazil’s President Lula unveils plan to end deforestation by 2030

Lula's proposal would advance a commitment to deforestation made at the 2021 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/brazils-president-lula-unveils-plan-to-end-deforestation-by-2030

Israel bombed this Gaza house, turning antique collection to dust

Gaza man visits his house destroyed in Israeli bombing in the hope of retrieving his treasured antique collection.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/5/israel-bombed-this-gaza-house-turning-antique-collection-to-dust

China scaling back spending in Southeast Asia, report says

Asian Development Bank and World Bank have overtaken China as top source of development funding, think tank says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/5/china-scaling-back-spending-in-southeast-asia-report-says

Dozens arrested in Hong Kong on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Woman carrying flowers, man holding a candle among dozens arrested as Hong Kong cracks down on Tiananmen commemorations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/5/dozens-arrested-in-hongkong-on-tiananmen-crackdown-anniversary

Singapore’s soaring costs drive expats to Malaysia, Vietnam

Lower living costs in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh are attracting some expats away from Singapore.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/5/singapores-soaring-costs-drive-expats-to-malaysia-vietnam

US, UK navies say responded to call from ship in Strait of Hormuz

US Navy said the merchant ship was being 'harassed' by boats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/5/us-uk-navies-say-responded-to-call-from-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz

New Zealand pilot kidnapping exposes Indonesia’s Papua ‘hotspot’

The incident in a remote highlands region has drawn renewed attention to one of the world's least-known conflicts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/5/new-zealand-pilot-kidnapping-exposes-indonesias-papua-hotspot

‘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