"Destruction is unrelenting until it's complete, according to Sophie von der Tann, ARD Tel Aviv, as she speaks about Israel's relentless stance."
Breaking News: June 17, 2025 / 6:34 AM
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Tensions in the Middle East rear their ugly head again, as Israel and Iran trade rockets in a galling escalation of hostilities.
Meanwhile, Switzerland takes a firm stance on labor rights, with collective bargaining now trumping cantonal minimum wage standards.
It's a sad day for Swiss newspapers as the TX Group announces the phasing out of "20 Minuten" print editions.
The ongoing mayhem in the Middle East casts a long shadow over other conflict zones, such as Ukraine. Tragically, Russian airstrikes on Kyiv haveclaimed at least 14 lives and left over 100 wounded, inciting President Zelensky to label the attack one of the most brutal in recent memory.
Despite shaking the global stage with his early G7 summit departure, U.S. Prez Trump left a positive impression, with German Chancellor Merz reporting a fruitful exchange and a united front on Ukraine's support.
Whilst Putin appears disinterested in bringing a swift end to the war in Ukraine, he's open to talks with Chancellor Merz, albeit with a cautionary warning against supplying the "Taurus" missiles.
The G7 summit was marred by internal disputes, most notably with Trump advocating a reform of a Russia-free G7, expressing regret at its exclusion.
The headlines today serve as a grim reminder of the complexity and intensity of the world's geopolitical struggles, encompassing the Middle East conflict, Ukraine war, and resolutions at global diplomatic gatherings like the G7 summit[2][4][5].
Other foreign affairs news also dominated the headlines, with the EU considering a collective response to the increased tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. Meanwhile, general-news coverage extended to the ongoing labor disputes in the European Union, with France and Germany at odds over proposed reforms to labor laws.
