International

Bill Gates testified before US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein, denying he victimized anyone. He stated their meetings were philanthropic until 2014. Gates expressed deep regret for the association, admitting he did not fully grasp the extent of Epstein's crimes.

Three Indian crew members are missing after a tanker was attacked off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred when US forces fired on the vessel attempting to transport oil from Iran. India condemned the attack and lodged a strong protest against the action.

Pakistan launched deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming they targeted TTP militant hideouts. However, reports confirm significant civilian casualties in Khost province. The strikes escalate long-standing border tensions between the two nations.

Nearly 20,000 Japanese citizens signed a petition protesting Donald Trump's use of manga and anime characters in social media posts. Fans worry that using these works in political or military contexts misrepresents the original creators' intentions.

Researchers discovered *Jian changmaensis*, a feathered dinosaur cousin of Velociraptor, in China. This small predator, living 120 million years ago, likely hunted birds and other prey in lakeside ecosystems, revealing early raptors' diverse carnivorous diet.

The WHO chief praised Uganda's effective Ebola response to the outbreak from DRC. He commended local measures, like canceling large gatherings, for keeping the case fatality rate low. The WHO stressed continued cross-border collaboration is key to controlling the epidemic.

Indonesia's visit signals ASEAN reassessing its approach to Myanmar. Analysts view it as a pragmatic recalibration, moving away from pure isolation. However, experts caution that such engagement must avoid legitimizing the military junta without tangible progress on the ground.

Indonesia's markets face a crisis of confidence amid policy uncertainty under Prabowo Subianto. Investors cite interventionist policies, commodity rule confusion, and rising government spending as key risks to the nation’s long-term growth story, dampening market optimism.

A diver was killed by a shark off Western Australia's coast on June 6th, marking the country's fourth fatal attack this year. Authorities warn of increased danger due to rising ocean temperatures and shifting shark migratory patterns.

A Singaporean man was arrested in Malaysia for his link to a major scam syndicate operating from Cambodia. The group specialized in impersonation scams, causing losses of S$53 million across 535 cases. Authorities continue hunting the remaining suspects involved in the criminal network.

Thailand announced it will join a UN-backed arbitration process with Cambodia over their maritime boundary dispute. Bangkok has put on hold all other bilateral talks, stating that the land borders will remain closed for now.

Anthropic advocates for a temporary global pause in advanced AI development due to safety risks and potential loss of human control. They stress that international cooperation among major tech powers is vital to allow society time to align with rapidly advancing technology.