World News: Top 10 Stories You Need to Know – 8 June 2025"
1. China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng Heads to London for Trade Talks
China will send Vice Premier He Lifeng to London from June 8–13 for the inaugural China-US Economic & Trade Consultation Mechanism. U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick, will represent Washington. The high-level talks aim to address tariff issues and sensitive topics like rare-earth minerals.
Source: [Reuters]
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2. U.S. and China Prepare for London Trade Talks Monday
The resumed talks aim to ease unresolved trade tensions. A recent 90-day tariff truce triggered a stock market rebound, but disputes remain concerning Taiwan, technology, and geopolitics. Senior U.S. members will meet Chinese counterparts next week.
Source: [Reuters]
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3. Russia Advances Toward Eastern Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions
Russian troops have pushed into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, securing strategic territory near Donetsk. The move coincides with disputes over prisoner exchanges and the return of the bodies of fallen soldiers.
Source: [Reuters]
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4. Israeli Forces Kill Four Near Gaza Aid Site in Rafah
In southern Gaza, Israeli military fired warning shots near a humanitarian aid distribution point. Four Palestinians were killed, as medics say, during a chaotic distribution period.
Source: [Reuters]
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5. Taiwan Holds Joint Coast Guard–Military Drill
Taiwan’s coast guard, along with military units, conducted training near Kaohsiung to respond to "grey zone" threats from Chinese operations. The drill involved ferry boarding and medevac scenarios.
Source: [Reuters]
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6. Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Nationalist Politics during Mass
During Pentecost Mass in Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost—denounced political nationalism. He urged the dismantling of barriers and reopening of cultural and spiritual dialogue.
Source: [Reuters]
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7. LGBTQ+ Rally at Lincoln Memorial Confronts Rights Rollbacks
A political rally marking WorldPride is set at the Lincoln Memorial, protesting recent rollback of LGBTQ+ protections, including bans on transgender military service and healthcare.
Source: [Reuters]
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8. Nepal’s Pro-Monarchy Protests Continue in Kathmandu
Thousands rallied in Tinkune, Kathmandu, demanding reinstatement of the monarchy under King Gyanendra Shah. Supporters lament ongoing political instability and economic challenges.
Source: [Wikipedia]
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9. Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions Escalate
A recent clash along the Preah Vihear temple area led to one Cambodian soldier’s death. Though both governments held de-escalation talks, tensions remain on the disputed border.
Source: [Wikipedia]
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10. Mali Faces Expanded Jihadist Attacks
Jihadist group JNIM carried out multiple attacks, including a June 5 assault in Mahou, killing five soldiers and injuring ten. Meanwhile, Wagner Group reportedly ended its operations in Mali.
Source: [Wikipedia]
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