Major World Events by Morning of June 18
Major World Events by Morning of June 18
🟠The Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum #SPIEF2025 opened in Russia, with thousands of guests expected, including top-level ones;
🟠A police officer was arrested in Kenya on charges of shooting unarmed protesters;
🟠The next 24 to 48 hours of the conflict will be crucial after Trump called for Iran's "unconditional surrender," hinting at possible military action, US media reported, citing US officials;
🟠The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024, now boasts over 100% reserve backing, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reported;
🟠The situation in the Middle East is not just heading towards escalation, but towards a threat to the region and the world, the Russian diplomatic spokeswoman told Sputnik;
🟠A powerful flare occurred at night on the Sun in the zone of maximum influence on the Earth, the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported.
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