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Thursday, June 4

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen on a clear, spring day on May 30, 2026 in Washington, DC
Foreign PolicyJune 4, 2026

House Democrats and RINO defectors attempt to tie President Trump's hands in Iran

In a largely symbolic move, House Democrats and four Republican defectors passed a resolution attempting to restrict the President's authority to conduct military operations against the Iranian regime.

Lin Chia-lung smiling as he speaks to four other New Zealand representatives. They are standing in a small circle and dressed in formal attire.
Foreign PolicyJune 4, 2026

Beijing bullies New Zealand lawmakers with travel bans over Taiwan trip

In an unprecedented act of foreign interference, China has imposed one-year travel bans on four New Zealand parliamentarians for exercising their right to visit Taiwan.

A huge plume of smoke and fire is visible over a series of warehouse buildings.
Foreign PolicyJune 4, 2026

Iranian Regime Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Kuwaiti Airport

The Iranian regime has escalated its regional hostility by launching a drone strike against Kuwait International Airport, resulting in casualties and significant infrastructure damage.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attends a meeting of the UN General Assembly for the election of the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on June 3, 2026
Foreign PolicyJune 4, 2026

Germany Suffers Humiliating Defeat in UN Security Council Bid

Germany failed to secure a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, with officials pointing to their support for Ukraine and Israel as reasons for the rejection by other member states.

Wednesday, June 3

Vantor satellite imagery shows an overview of Antelope Reef, including a partially enclosed lagoon, reclaimed sand areas, and numerous vessels operating around the feature. The image provides broader context of ongoing visible expansion and marine activity at the reef.
Foreign PolicyJune 3, 2026

Beijing’s Aggression Sparks Dredging Arms Race in South China Sea

China's rapid transformation of submerged reefs into military-grade outposts has triggered a desperate dredging race, forcing Vietnam and the Philippines to fortify their own claims as international diplomacy fails to check Beijing’s territ

Netanyahu and Trump at a podium in 2025.
Foreign PolicyJune 3, 2026

Trump Rebukes Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strategy as Iran Diplomacy Stalls

President Trump publicly addressed a tense phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling a shift in tone as the White House navigates the complexities of managing the Iran-backed threat in Lebanon.

People run amid smoke from a fire, in the aftermath of Iranian strikes, according to the foreign ministry, at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City
Foreign PolicyJune 3, 2026

Iranian Regime Launches Deadly Drone Attack on Kuwait Airport

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps launched a deliberate drone strike against Kuwait’s international airport, resulting in the death of an Indian national and injuries to dozens more, following necessary US defensive operations in the re

A wide shot of a burnt out bus in Donetsk. The top half of the white vehicle is completely destroyed.
Foreign PolicyJune 3, 2026

Escalating Drone War Intensifies as Casualties Mount on Both Sides

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a new level of intensity, with both nations trading massive drone barrages that have resulted in civilian deaths and significant infrastructure disruption.

Smoke billowing over central St Petersburg
Foreign PolicyJune 3, 2026

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg as Putin Hosts Economic Forum

Ukraine launched a multi-drone assault on St. Petersburg, hitting energy infrastructure and a naval base in a direct challenge to Vladimir Putin’s prestige economic summit.

Tuesday, June 2

The backs of two men wearing white can be seen looking out to sea, where the Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and the Luojiashan tanker sit anchored as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Foreign PolicyJune 2, 2026

Iran’s Hostage Strategy: Tehran Holds 20,000 Sailors Captive in Strait of Hormuz

Approximately 20,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf as the Iranian regime continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, demanding illicit tolls and defying international norms.

President Putin wearing a white shirt, dotted blue tie and blue suit, gestures with his hands as he speaks at a white podium with two microphones. A light green patterned curtain stands to the left of the picture.
Foreign PolicyJune 2, 2026

Putin Remains Defiant as War of Attrition Strains Russian Resolve

Vladimir Putin continues to escalate the conflict in Ukraine, ignoring the mounting costs of a war that has dragged into its fifth year.

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