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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family are reportedly seeking shelter in an underground bunker in Lavizan, northeastern Tehran, following a series of Israeli airstrikes on key Iranian cities, including Tehran and, for the first time, Mashhad. According to Iran International, sources confirm that Khamenei’s sons, including Mojtaba, Masoud, and Mostafa, are with him in the Lavizan facility. This bunker was previously used during earlier Israeli operations known as “True Promise 1” and “True Promise 2,” although only Mojtaba was present at that time. A diplomatic insider revealed to Iran International that Israel could have directly targeted Khamenei…

Leaders gathered on Monday to kick off the three-day Group of Seven (G7) summit, hosted by Canada in the Rocky Mountains. The G7 members include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additionally, leaders from other countries are attending as guests.

WhatsApp announced on Monday that it will begin showing advertisements within the app as part of a broader effort by parent company Meta Platforms to monetize its vast user base. The ads will appear exclusively in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by roughly 1.5 billion people daily. WhatsApp emphasized that ads will not be shown in personal chat areas, and that users’ private messages and calls will remain untouched. “The personal messaging experience on WhatsApp isn’t changing,” the company said in a blog post. “Personal messages, calls, and statuses remain end-to-end encrypted and cannot be used to deliver…

President Donald Trump lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of seeking publicity after Macron claimed Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron, left to right, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump Trump, who abruptly departed the summit and refused to sign a joint de-escalation statement with other world leaders, denied the ceasefire claims in a late-night Truth Social post. He stated his early return to Washington was for a “much bigger” reason, revealing he would meet with the National Security Council in…

Russia unleashed one of its deadliest assaults on Ukraine in recent months, launching over 440 drones and 32 missiles across the country, according to Ukrainian officials on Tuesday, June 17. The wide-scale attacks killed at least 15 people, including a 62-year-old American citizen, and left scores injured. Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, suffered its heaviest bombardment in months, with several neighborhoods left in ruins. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the strikes, stating that dozens of civilian targets were hit in the early morning barrage, including residential buildings, schools, and critical infrastructure. In Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, a ballistic missile obliterated an entire section…

Bryshere Y. Gray, renowned for his portrayal of Hakeem Lyon in the popular TV series Empire, is currently facing assault and battery charges in Chesapeake, Virginia. According to WAVY, the 31-year-old actor was not apprehended by law enforcement officers but rather charged by a private citizen. The charges against him include one misdemeanor count of assault and battery. Dustin Wilkins, one of Gray’s associates who goes by the name Chosen Wilkins, provided an account of the incident to WAVY. He stated that the two had an altercation on Friday afternoon, which escalated into a physical altercation. Wilkins claimed that Gray…

We’re certain you’ve heard it everywhere. Davido and Omah Lay’s voices fill the air, dominating the moment as Omah Lay serenades us with the heartfelt lyrics, “Baby, the weather is getting cold / Cold inside…” before Davido delivers the unforgettable line, “Sweet Fanta Diallo / I no fit forget you o…” As you nod your head, tap your feet, and maybe even drum your hands against your thighs, you can’t help but sing along. We wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve even gotten up a few times to dance to the catchy tune. Now, there’s even more reason to move, as…

Gennaro Gattuso, the former World Cup-winning midfielder, has been appointed as the new head coach of Italy’s national football team. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced this appointment on Sunday, June. Gattuso succeeds Luciano Spalletti and is tasked with reviving the Azzurri’s fortunes and leading them to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During his distinguished playing career, Gattuso, who is 47 years old, earned 73 caps for Italy. He was a key figure in the squad that won the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Gattuso will be officially presented to the media on Thursday. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina…

A tragic helicopter crash occurred at a Hindu pilgrimage site in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, resulting in the unfortunate loss of seven lives, including a child and the pilot, as confirmed by local authorities and media reports. The incident unfolded early on Sunday, June 15, when the helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, was transporting pilgrims from the sacred Kedarnath to the Guptkashi site. Tragically, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control shortly after takeoff from Dehradun and was subsequently discovered crashed in a mountainous region between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund. Nilesh Bharne, Inspector General of Police for Law…

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has begun drafting plans to impose a broad visa restriction on Nigerian nationals, citing concerns over alleged corruption in President Bola Tinubu’s government and inadequate intelligence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. According to a Washington Post report published Saturday, a State Department memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio listed 36 countries — including Nigeria — that are currently under review for potential U.S. visa restrictions. The Trump administration pointed to a lack of government transparency and the absence of a reliable database to screen travelers as key reasons behind…