Baby steps for Blinken as he tries to revive US-China ties

Top US diplomat holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing amid reports he might also meet with President Xi Jinping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/blinken-makes-baby-steps-to-revive-us-china-ties

Australia sets stage for landmark Indigenous rights referendum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges a 'yes' vote in referendum on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/australia-sets-stage-for-landmark-indigenous-rights-referendum

Russia blocks UN aid for Kakhovka dam collapse victims

Massive flooding caused by dam breach has contaminated drinking water and led to bans on swimming and eating seafood.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/russia-blocks-un-aid-for-kakhovka-dam-collapse-victims

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 481

As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-481

The family behind a unique Palestinian football club

A tiny village football club fight their way from the bottom to become Palestinian Premier League champions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/al-jazeera-world/2023/6/14/the-family-behind-a-unique-palestinian-football-club

USs Blinken lands in China but hopes for breakthrough low

US's top diplomat aiming to keep lines of communication open amid heightened tensions between two countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/18/uss-blinken-lands-in-china-but-hopes-for-breakthrough-low

Dozens killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near DRC border

Authorities blame the deadly attack on the ISIL-linked Allied Democratic Forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/dozens-killed-in-attack-on-ugandan-school-near-drc-border

NATO focuses on underwater assets amid Russia sabotage concerns

NATO says Russian ships mapped critical underwater infrastructure in sea areas of the Western military alliance.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/nato-focuses-on-underwater-assets-amid-russia-sabotage-concerns

Putin confirms nukes in Belarus US slates Russian sabre-rattling

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West is doing everything to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/putin-confirms-nukes-in-belarus-us-slates-russian-sabre-rattling

N Korea opens key party meeting to discuss defence diplomacy

N Korea leader Kim Jong Un attends meeting on diplomatic, defence strategy amid 'changed international situation'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/n-korea-opens-key-party-meeting-to-discuss-defence-diplomacy

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 479

As the war enters its 479th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-479

Dominican Republic denies Canada consulted on Haitian aid office

Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez has cast doubt on a proposal for a Canadian-led aid bureau on Dominican territory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/dominican-republic-denies-canada-consulted-on-haitian-aid-office

US energy dept got two ransom requests in data breach

DoE, which manages US nuclear weapons and nuclear waste sites related to the military, notified Congress of the breach.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/16/us-energy-dept-got-two-ransom-requests-in-data-breach

At least 15 killed 10 injured in bus crash in Canadas Manitoba

The accident happened when a small bus and truck collided at a highway junction and the bus caught fire.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/16/at-least-15-killed-10-injured-in-bus-crash-in-canadas-manitoba

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 478

As the war enters its 478th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-478

Torture used by Russian forces in Ukraine may be state policy: UN

UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards said widespread use of torture by Russian forces appears deliberate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/16/torture-used-by-russian-forces-in-ukraine-may-be-state-policy-un

Canada to coordinate Haiti security aid from Dominican Republic

Canadian foreign minister says a 'joint security coordination cell' will seek enhanced international response to crisis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/15/canada-to-coordinate-haiti-security-aid-from-dominican-republic

Cyclone Biparjoy slows down after making landfall in India

Cyclone damaged power lines and uproots trees as it hit the coastal towns of India and Pakistan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/15/cyclone-biparjoy-damages-power-lines-makes-landfall-in-india

Australia blocks new Russian embassy near parliament in Canberra

Government fast-tracks legislation in parliament amid national security concerns over location.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/15/australia-blocks-new-russian-embassy-near-parliament-in-canberra

Grand jury indicts ex-marine in chokehold death on US subway

Daniel Penny has said he did not mean to kill performer Jordan Neely, whose death sparked protests in New York City.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/15/grand-jury-indicts-ex-marine-in-chokehold-death-on-us-subway

Germany agrees funds for Israels Arrow-3 missile defence: Media

The long-range Arrow-3 air defence system is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/15/germany-agrees-funds-for-israels-arrow-3-missile-defence-media