23.06.2025 – WEEKLY BRIEFING

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  • North Korea plans to send military construction workers and deminers to Russia – 18.06.2025

Russia has announced that North Korea will send 1,000 deminers and 5,000 military construction workers to assist with reconstruction in Russia’s Kursk region, following previous reports of North Korean troop involvement in the area alongside Russian forces. While North Korean state media confirmed ongoing cooperation and support for Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine, it did not mention the personnel deployment. The deepening military ties, including a 2024 defense treaty between the two countries, have raised international concern, with the U.S., South Korea, and Japan criticizing the collaboration as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. South Korea’s intelligence agency has reported that Russia has provided North Korea with military technology and weapons, and that thousands of North Korean troops and laborers are active in Russia, prompting security and legal concerns from regional and global powers.

  • China evacuates 1,600 from Iran and hundreds from Israel, warns of border congestion – 19.06.2025

China has evacuated over 1,600 citizens from Iran and several hundred more from Israel amid escalating conflict between the two countries, with evacuation efforts ongoing, according to a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. China has maintained communication with regional parties including Iran, Israel, Egypt, and Oman, while urging an immediate ceasefire, particularly from Israel. As border congestion grows, Chinese authorities have advised citizens in Iran to leave via neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Armenia, and Iraq. In Israel, evacuations are set to proceed in batches through the Taba Border Crossing into Egypt.

  • Huge Crowds Rally Across Middle East, Venting Anger at Israel – 20.06.2025

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon on Friday following midday prayers, voicing anger toward Israel amid an escalating regional conflict. In Tehran and other Iranian cities, demonstrators chanted anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans, while burning flags and expressing support for Iran’s leadership. Similar protests occurred in Iraq, including in Baghdad’s Sadr City and the cities of Basra and Najaf, where participants showed solidarity with Iran and condemned Israeli actions. In Beirut’s southern suburbs, Hezbollah supporters held rallies in damaged neighborhoods, though the group has signaled it does not currently plan to intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel and diplomatic efforts in Geneva aimed at de-escalation.

  • Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit – 20.06.2025

A major archaeological discovery in Southwark, London, has revealed one of the largest collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever found in the city, offering rare insights into the art and daily life of ancient Londinium. Unearthed during excavations at The Liberty development site, the thousands of colorful fragments, some featuring unique yellow panels, intricate motifs, graffiti, and even a painter’s partial signature originated from a high-status Roman building demolished before A.D. 200. Specialists from the Museum of London Archaeology have begun the meticulous process of reassembling the pieces, which also include the only known Greek alphabet inscription from Roman Britain. The findings reflect artistic influences from across the Roman Empire and will contribute to ongoing research, with plans for publication and public display in the future.

  • Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize – 21.06.2025

Pakistan has announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his diplomatic role in helping to broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during last month’s conflict, a claim India denies, insisting there was no third-party mediation. The Pakistani government praised Trump’s leadership and engagement with both sides, while Trump has publicly stated that U.S. trade leverage influenced the ceasefire. The move received mixed reactions in Pakistan, with some officials supporting it and others criticizing it due to Trump’s stance on issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict. There has been no official response yet from Washington or New Delhi.

  • Senior Iranian official: European proposals in Geneva unrealistic – 21.06.2025

A senior Iranian official described the proposals made by European powers during recent nuclear talks in Geneva as unrealistic, warning that progress toward an agreement would be difficult if such positions persisted. The talks, involving Britain, France, Germany, and the EU, aimed to prevent further escalation between Iran and Israel, but showed little concrete progress. While both sides expressed willingness to continue dialogue, no date was set for the next meeting. European diplomats suggested starting a parallel negotiation track, excluding the U.S. for now, focused on stricter inspections and limited uranium enrichment. However, Iran rejected discussions on its missile program and reiterated its refusal to accept zero enrichment. French President Macron said negotiations would be accelerated, but emphasized that Iran must prove its peaceful intentions.

  • U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites – 22.06.2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming they were “completely destroyed,” and warned that further attacks would follow if Iran refused to negotiate a peace deal. The operation, involving over 125 U.S. military aircraft, marked the first direct U.S. military strike on Iran and significantly escalated the conflict that began with Israel’s strikes on June 13. Trump aimed to deliver a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities to pressure Tehran into negotiations, though the risk of triggering a broader war remains high. Potential Iranian retaliation could include attacks on U.S. bases in the region or disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision sparked political debate in the U.S., with some Republican senators backing the move and Democrats criticizing the lack of congressional approval. How Iran will respond and the future of regional stability remain uncertain.

  • New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water – 22.06.2025

Immigration advocates have filed a motion to block the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which mandates safe and sanitary conditions for detained immigrant children, citing troubling testimonies from families held in Texas detention centers. These accounts include limited access to clean water, lack of adequate medical care, and psychological trauma among children. The motion argues that ending the agreement would reduce oversight and worsen conditions, especially as ICE expands operations and detention capacity under proposed legislation that seeks to allow indefinite family detention and increase funding for immigration enforcement. A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for mid-July.

  • Iran warns US strikes to have ‘everlasting consequences;’ Europe urges calm – 22.06.2025

Iran condemned recent U.S. airstrikes on its Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities as a grave violation of international law, warning of “everlasting consequences” and asserting its right to self-defense, while U.S. President Trump described the attacks as a successful operation and threatened further action if Iran retaliates. The strikes drew praise from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu but prompted calls for restraint and renewed diplomacy from European leaders, including officials from the EU, UK, and France. Russia strongly condemned the U.S. action, warning of broader security risks, while the IAEA reported no radiation leaks and announced an emergency meeting in response to the situation.

  • Iran parliament reportedly backs closing Strait of Hormuz, which could spike oil prices – 22.06.2025

Iran’s Parliament has passed a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly a quarter of global oil trade passes; however, since the authority to do so does not lie with the parliament, analysts are skeptical about the seriousness of the threat. This move is seen as a response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and could rapidly drive up oil prices. Nevertheless, experts believe a full closure of the strait is unlikely, as it would amount to open war with the U.S. and Gulf states. Still, increased harassment of tanker traffic is expected. Market reactions will indicate whether the threat is being taken seriously.

  • At least 22 killed in Damascus church bombing attack, dozens wounded – 22.06.2025

A suicide attack during Sunday mass at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweil’a district of Syria’s capital Damascus killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more. No group has claimed responsibility, but the Interior Ministry stated the attacker was a member of ISIS. The bombing comes at a time when the interim government, which took power following the removal of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, is seeking to gain support from minority groups. It was the first major church attack in Syria in years. Witnesses said the attacker opened fire before entering the church and detonating his explosives. The incident drew widespread national and international condemnation, and authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

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