A banned group’s call for a strike halts business and transport across Pakistan-administered KashmirThe Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), formed in 2003, demands greater political rights for the people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats. Residents of the regional capital, Muzaffarabad, and other towns told The Associated Press markets were largely empty and bus terminals deserted on Tuesday. However, it wasn’t clear if people were taking part in the strike or avoiding public spaces out of fear of renewed clashes. Authorities have deployed additional police and security personnel in the region and suspended internet services in major cities to prevent people from joining the march.
https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-kashmir-protest-long-march-protest-violence-jaac-7b4f5e038abd227415dd0aeb32e5ebe3Tens of thousands displaced by Philippine earthquake, at least 37 killedThe earthquake centred off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced around 32,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters. The earthquake left a trail of destruction, including in General Santos, a coastal city of more than 700,000 people, where at least 13 people were killed.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/tens-thousands-displaced-philippine-earthquake-least-37-killedSri Lankan police arrest Tamil rapper under draconian Prevention of Terrorism ActOn May 31, Sangeethsan performed at a musical event held at a Hindu temple in Navatkuli, Chavakachcheri, in the Jaffna District. During the performance, he sang songs that police claim indirectly glorified the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Edited versions of the songs were subsequently posted on his TikTok account.
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/06/09/dzay-j09.htmlIsraeli-backed militia abducts seven paramedics in Gaza at makeshift checkpointAn Israeli-backed militia abducted seven Palestinian paramedics in central Gaza on Tuesday while they were carrying out humanitarian duties, sparking renewed concerns over the growing security role of local armed groups operating in the enclave despite an ongoing ceasefire.
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-backed-militia-abducts-seven-paramedics-gazaTrump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond“The Soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition,” CENTCOM said. Iran has not confirmed or denied downing the helicopter, but in an apparent response to Trump’s claim, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on US forces to withdraw from the region.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/9/trump-says-iran-shot-down-us-helicopters-over-hormuz-vows-to-respondhttps://archive.ph/WyApg Turkey advances historic Hejaz railway project with Saudi Arabia deal In the long term, the railway is envisioned to extend as far as Oman and the Indian Ocean. The aim is to establish an alternative trade corridor that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.In such a scenario, Turkey could become a transit hub between the Gulf and Europe, a railway logistics base, and a key junction where energy and trade corridors converge. In April, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan signed a similar trilateral agreement establishing a comprehensive framework to strengthen regional connectivity, integrate transportation systems, and facilitate cross-border transport.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-advances-historic-hejaz-railways-project-saudi-arabia-dealOne killed as hundreds protest in Kenya against US Ebola quarantine centreReporting from the protests, Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb said the demonstrations were still ongoing several hours after riot police began dispersing the crowds. “It escalated significantly in the afternoon … This has gone on for hours and all the demonstrators say that they don’t believe the government’s claim that this Ebola facility will bring them any benefit; they’re deeply sceptical. They say they don’t want this facility in their town,” Webb said.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/9/protests-erupt-in-kenya-over-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-in-nanyukihttps://archive.ph/d1STxDarfur rights group records 470 deaths in air strikes and drone attacksIn a report published on Monday, the Darfur Victims Advocacy Organisation documented 42 air raids and one drone attack during the period. The group said North Darfur accounted for about 61 per cent of the attacks, making it the hardest hit state. South Darfur followed with 16 per cent, while the remaining strikes occurred across Kordofan, El Gezira and Sennar. The organisation attributed 87 per cent of the attacks to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out the remaining 13 per cent, mainly using drones and artillery.
https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/darfur-rights-group-records-470-deaths-in-air-strikes-and-drone-attacksBelfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police charged a Sudanese national suspected of violently stabbing another man in the street the night before. The attack was caught on video and prompted far-right figures to call for anti-migrant protests across the United Kingdom.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260609-uk-leaders-urge-calm-as-far-right-figures-call-for-anti-migrant-protests-over-belfast-stabbinghttps://archive.ph/O6Mq4Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport, regulator saysTech firms in Britain will need to have plans to respond to surges in illegal content during crises such as the 2024 Southport riots which threaten public safety under strengthened rules set out by the regulator on Tuesday.
Nationwide violence broke out two years ago following a knife attack in the northern England city of Southport, which left three young girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Authorities said inflammatory and misleading content circulating widely online had fuelled that unrest.
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tech-firms-uk-must-have-plan-illegal-content-spikes-during-crises-like-southport-2026-06-09/Ecuadorian Workers Call Two‑Day Mobilization to Protest Public Sector Layoffs and Fuel Price HikesThe General Union of Ecuadorian Workers said the ministry cuts follow earlier reforms to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization and the Public Integrity Law. Union leader José Villavicencio said those reforms originally aimed to leave over 70,000 public servants without work. Meanwhile, National Union of Educators president Andrés Quishpe detailed that next Friday they will march in Quito from Caja del Seguro to the Historic Center to denounce the subordination of the Executive’s economic policy to Interanional Monetary Fund conditions.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/ecuadorian-workers-call-two%e2%80%91day-mobilization-to-protest-public-sector-layoffs-and-fuel-price-hikes/Cepeda campaign begins vote-buying investigationIn a press conference, Cepeda said Saturday that his campaign received information about “possible financial irregularities and illegal activities on the part of Mr. De la Espriella’s campaign.” The senator said to have received evidence of “alleged vote-buying or the transfer of large sums of money for that purpose in various parts of the country,” and the use of fake videos that seek to destroy his credibility.
https://colombiareports.com/cepeda-campaign-begins-vote-buying-investigation/