Israel launched a massive airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, resulting in explosions and smoke plumes. The attack also targeted military sites across Iran, including Tehran and western provinces like Lorestan and Kermanshah. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran has vowed retaliation after confirming the deaths of senior commanders and nuclear scientists, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatening "severe punishment".
https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/13/smoke-and-explosions-seen-after-israeli-strikes-on-natanz-nuclear-siteThe Iran nuclear issue should be resolved through political and diplomatic means, with international efforts continuing to pressure for a peaceful solution. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that nuclear facilities must never be attacked, as it could harm both people and the environment.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336115.shtmlIndonesia and New Zealand strengthened their bilateral relations during a meeting co-chaired by Foreign Minister Sugiono and his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters in Jakarta. The two countries discussed cooperation in various sectors, including trade, defense, and people-to-people exchanges.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/359313/indonesia-new-zealand-agree-to-solidify-comprehensive-partnership?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe Indonesian government's mass rape incident in 1998 has been verified by multiple official authorities, including former President Habibie's Joint Fact-Finding Team and various ministers. The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) also acknowledges the tragedy as one of 12 gross human rights violations that require prosecution. Amnesty International refuted Fadli Zon's claim that mass rape stories cannot be used as evidence in court, stating that trials should have been held to examine all reports and evidence related to the incident instead of erasing it from history.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2017432/indonesias-culture-minister-dismisses-1998-mass-rape-tragedy-as-rumorIran has accused the US of being complicit in Israeli strikes, with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi addressing the issue at the UN Security Council in New York City. The US denied any involvement, urging Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear programme, following retaliatory strikes by Iran on Israel after an earlier attack.
https://www.asiaone.com/world/un-iran-accuses-us-being-complicit-israeli-strikesThe Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a roundtable discussion with EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Stephan Klement, moderated by Malik Qasim Mustafa. The event brought together Pakistani diplomats, academics, and experts to discuss arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament, focusing on global and regional developments, including emerging technologies and the implications of Ukraine's conflict and Iran's nuclear programme. Both Pakistan and the EU reaffirmed their commitment to regular engagement, emphasizing cooperation in science, technology, and non-proliferation.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1321022-issi-holds-discussion-on-arms-control-disarmamentFrench President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a U.N. conference aimed at promoting a demilitarized Palestinian state that recognizes Israel's existence and security. The conference, attended by world leaders including Donald Trump and Benyamin Netanyahu, seeks to increase recognition of Palestinian territories as an independent state. Over 145 countries have already recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, with the Palestinians envisioning their state encompassing Gaza and the West Bank, with east Jerusalem as its capital.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-two-state-conference-un-france-50d54d68040ea58dc6f533e33df3d0cdMalaysia will send a representative to attend a UN conference in New York next week, where it plans to express support for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The conference is being organized by France and Saudi Arabia, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the helm. Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that his country supports the initiative, but he personally may not attend due to US warnings against adopting a stance against Israel, which could face diplomatic repercussions.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/13/pm-anwar-says-malaysia-to-join-un-meet-on-palestine-despite-us-warning-unlikely-to-attend-personally/180250India and Pakistan's leaders are seeking to capitalize on the recent ceasefire by making competing claims of victory, as nationalism surges in both countries following the four-day clash. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopes to gain a political boost from Operation Sindoor, India's military response to a militant attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Pakistan has denied backing the militants, but the BJP is trying to turn public opinion against Islamabad.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314346/winning-narrative-how-india-pakistans-leaders-seek-cover-under-their-flags-after-ceasefire?module=top_story&pgtype=section