US Vice President Harris announces new assistance for Caribbean

The vice president met with regional leaders in the Bahamas to discuss gun crimes, climate change and Haiti's crisis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/8/us-vice-president-harris-announces-new-assistance-for-caribbean

Forest recognition for Papua tribe raises hopes for climate

Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognised as the most effective custodians of the world's remaining forests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/8/forest-recognition-for-papua-tribe-raises-hopes-for-climate

Five facts about Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s club to be

Here's what you need to know about the Argentinian World Cup winner's next destination in Major League Soccer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/five-facts-about-inter-miami-lionel-messis-club-to-be

Canada’s Trudeau pans Google and Meta for ‘bullying’ to stop bill

Tech giants say a Canadian bill that would push companies to pay news publishers for content will hurt their business.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/canadas-trudeau-pans-google-and-meta-for-bullying-to-stop-bill

The ‘complex’ legacy of US professional wrestling’s Iron Sheik

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, who died on Wednesday, both perpetuated and transcended stereotypes in his role as wrestler.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/the-complex-legacy-of-us-professional-wrestlings-iron-sheik

In Japan, embarrassed employees pay agencies to quit for them

Companies like Exit handle resignations on behalf of Japanese employees who are too embarrassed to confront their boss.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/7/in-japan-embarrassed-employees-pay-agencies-to-quit-for-them

Ethiopia says it foiled al-Shabab attack near border with Somalia

Ethiopia says army stopped attackers before they could 'wreck havoc' in the border town of Dollo.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/ethiopia-says-it-foiled-al-shabab-attack-near-border-with-somalia

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 469

As the war enters its 469th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-469

Indonesian stadium disaster families continue fight for justice

A father who lost his two daughters says he is '1 billion percent dissatisfied' with investigation and legal process.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/7/indonesian-stadium-disaster-families-continue-fight-for-justice

Human Rights Campaign declares LGBTQ state of emergency in the US

The advocacy organisation identified Florida, Tennessee and Texas as states increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ community.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/human-rights-watch-declares-lgbtq-state-of-emergency-in-the-us

Chris Christie, ex-governor and Trump critic, seeks US presidency

Former New Jersey governor joins growing list of candidates for the 2024 Republican nomination for the White House.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/chris-christie-ex-governor-and-trump-critic-seeks-us-presidency

Oliver Stone: How he stopped worrying and learned to love nuclear

Film director says risk of nuclear contamination from Ukraine war is less threatening to the planet than fossil fuels.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/oliver-stone-how-he-stopped-worrying-and-learned-to-love-nuclear

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