South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion of N. Korea in 2024 (LINK) — 12 June 2026

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei (LINK) — 12 June 2026

Israel denies entry to French reporter Alice Froussard accused of supporting Palestinian militant group Hamas.FRANCE 24 journalists' association condemnss ban, Radio France Internationale slams 'obstacle to press freedom'. (LINK) — 11 June 2026

Dominican Republic pushes for tax increases to offset surge in oil prices (LINK) — 11 June 2026

— The proposals include a 30% income tax hike for three years on companies in the Caribbean country that earn more than $17 million a year, a $10 increase on airline tickets and additional taxes on casinos, gambling and electronic cigarettes.

US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, to be the nation's most senior spy chief, after lawmakers in Congress objected to his previous choice due to lack of relevant experience: Outgoing Director Tulsi Gabbard's last day is 30 June (LINK) — 10 June 2026

Hungary makes major deal with Ukraine, its former enemy: about rights for a Hungarian minority in Ukraine. It paves the way for Ukraine to start EU accession talks (LINK) — 10 June 2026

Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank (LINK) — 10 June 2026

After Healey exit armed forces minister quits as defence funding row deepens in a dispute with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (LINK) — 10 June 2026

Senate panel approves Department of War name change: could become law this year (LINK) — 9 June 2026