June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a 10-year security agreement to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities.

(AP)

United States and the Russian invasion of UkraineRussian invasion of Ukraine

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Hezbollah launches more than 200 rockets at northern Israel. In response, Israeli artillery strikes targets in Yaroun, Hanine, and Yater in southern Lebanon.

(The New York Times)

Israel–Hezbollah conflictIsrael–Hamas war

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Suspected Islamist rebels kill more than 20 people in Mayikengo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

(Times of India)

Allied Democratic Forces insurgency

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Six Nigerien soldiers are killed in an attack on the Niger–Benin Oil Pipeline in Dosso region, Niger.

(Reuters)

Jihadist insurgency in Niger

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Leaders at the G7 summit agree to loan Ukraine US$50 billion and use interest from Russia's frozen central bank assets as collateral for the loan.

(AP)

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian WarRussian invasion of Ukraine

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A Russian warship and a nuclear-powered submarine conduct military drills in the Caribbean sea simulating a missile strike on enemy ships after passing near the coast of Florida in order to reach Havana, Cuba.

(AP)

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The Israel Defense Forces launch incendiary devices across the Lebanese border with a trebuchet in order to prevent infiltration from the border.

(Newsweek)

Israel–Hezbollah conflictIsrael–Hamas war

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Disasters and accidents

The general secretary of the miners' confederation in Mali announces that at least 22 miners have died in Kalana, Mali, following the collapse of a mine tunnel five days ago.

(Reuters)

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Health and environment

A heatwave forces Greek authorities to close the Acropolis for visits during the afternoon.

(AP)

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International relations

The United Nations Security Council votes 14–0, with Russia abstaining, to demand that the Rapid Support Forces stop their siege of Al-Fashir, Sudan, and that all parties maintain humanitarian access and protection for civilians under International Humanitarian Law.

(AP)

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2736

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Law and crime

The European Court of Justice fines Hungary €200 million and imposes a daily €1 million penalty for failing to follow the European Union's asylum laws and for illegally deporting migrants.

(Al Jazeera)

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The Supreme Court of the United States rules against efforts to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, due to a lack of standing by the plaintiffs.

(NBC News)

FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

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