New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello expressed excitement as Saturday’s WNBA game became ABC’s third most-watched ever, drawing 2.2 million viewers. The matchup, featuring Caitlin Clark’s return, reflects the league’s rising popularity and growing recognition. Brondello called it a proud moment for women’s basketball and its expanding fan base.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, met with overseas Pakistanis in Washington, D.C., during his official US visit. He received a warm welcome and praised their vital economic and diplomatic contributions. The diaspora lauded the Armed Forces’ valor in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, reaffirming national unity.
Israeli airstrikes have killed key advisers to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—including top IRGC commanders—leaving a dangerous void in his strategic counsel. The 86‑year‑old leader now relies heavily on his son Mojtaba amid fears of miscalculation. His “Axis of Resistance” is crumbling.
One-third of California’s workforce are immigrants, but heightened fear of ICE raids has led many undocumented workers to stay home. This absence is placing a heavy financial strain on small businesses, with some reporting revenue drops of over 70% due to reduced staff and declining customer turnout.
Missiles streaked across the night sky over the West Bank and Tel Aviv as Iran and Israel exchanged new missile strikes. The ongoing air war has caused damage and casualties on both sides, with heightened tensions and fears of further escalation in the region.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized on June 17 after an allergic reaction. She is currently alert and recovering. Noem was taken to a Washington, D.C. hospital as a precaution. Officials have not disclosed the exact cause of the reaction.
As the G7 summit concluded in Alberta, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new package of sanctions targeting Russia. The measures aim to increase economic and political pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The announcement highlights the G7's unified stance against Russia's actions and signals continued support for global stability and security.
The White House announced that US President Donald Trump will extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of TikTok by an additional 90 days. This extension comes despite a law mandating that TikTok must be sold or shut down if significant progress on the deal is not made by…
New York City Comptroller and mayoral hopeful Brad Lander was detained for several hours after being arrested by ICE at a federal immigration court. He was protesting Trump-era immigration raids. Lander denies wrongdoing and was later released following intervention by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali lit up the red carpet at the world premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth in London. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the much-anticipated film opens July 2, marking a bold new chapter in the iconic dinosaur adventure franchise.