Herald section
The latest world reporting from The Belfast Herald.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces the suspension of the trade talks with Canada, also announcing new tariffs on goods crossing the Canada–United States border.
At least 44 Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces who open fire towards people waiting for aid trucks in Gaza.
Russian forces launch an Iskander missile strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least 19 people and injuring 300 others. Another two civilians are killed and nine others are injured in Samar, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of a Russian air attack.
President Donald Trump expressed anger at both Israel and Iran for breaching a ceasefire announced on 24 June 2025, citing mutual violations and accusing Israel of launching a large-scale bombing campaign shortly after the agreement.
At least 43 Palestinians killed in Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across Gaza Strip, including 13 people at aid distribution sites. Attacks have occurred near food centres since 27 May.
The European External Action Service reports Israel may have violated human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association agreement, citing humanitarian restrictions and attacks in Gaza and the West Bank.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks in Geneva with the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the European Union on Iran’s nuclear programme. The discussions focused on diplomatic engagement and concerns over regional military actions.
Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 82 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on 20 June 2025, including 34 people seeking humanitarian aid, according to hospital sources and aid group reports.