Here’s the updated list of Top News Headlines for this week:
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies: Russian forces launched massive strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine, described as the “most powerful attack” since the war began, killing at least five people. Ukraine responded with drone attacks on Russian airfields, including a strike on the Kerch Bridge. Peace talks in Istanbul collapsed amid mutual distrust.
- Gaza Crisis Continues: Israel was accused of killing at least 31 Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza and demolishing the only dialysis facility there. Hamas proposed a ceasefire demanding an end to Israel’s attacks, while a British surgeon reported on a Rafah massacre.
- Trump’s Travel Ban: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, effective June 9, 2025, citing deficient vetting processes. The ban has sparked debate over its impact on vulnerable nations.
- U.S.-India Trade Talks: Trade negotiations between the U.S. and India were extended into the following week to finalize an interim deal before a July 9 deadline, aiming to double trade by 2030. Trump also doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%.
- Terrorist Attack in Boulder, Colorado: A suspect was arrested for using incendiary devices, including a makeshift flamethrower, against a crowd at a weekly walk in Boulder to honor Israeli hostages, injuring eight, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor. The FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism.
- World Environment Day 2025: Hosted by South Korea, the focus was on #BeatPlasticPollution, urging global action to combat plastic pollution, with ongoing efforts toward a legally binding international treaty.
- Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Central Asian foreign ministers condemned a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Pakistan of targeting tourists to disrupt Kashmir’s tourism-based economy.
- Trump-Musk Feud Escalates: President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once close allies, engaged in a public feud over Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” a tax and spending package. Musk criticized the bill as a “disgusting abomination” for increasing the federal deficit, prompting Trump to threaten to cut billions in government contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX. Musk retaliated by alleging Trump’s involvement in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files and suggesting his impeachment, severely straining their relationship and impacting Tesla’s stock, which fell 14.3% on Thursday.
- Silver Prices Soar: Silver prices surged to $36, driven by market volatility from the Trump-Musk feud and heightened geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S.-China trade disputes. Investors turned to precious metals as a safe haven amid fears of a potential U.S. recession sparked by Trump’s tariff policies, as noted by analysts and reflected in market commentary.
These stories capture the major global developments this week.
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