The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation providing an aid package for Ukraine along with new sanctions against Russia. The bill received support from Democrats and eighteen Republicans, indicating internal party resistance to President Donald Trump.
Jaap van Dissel, the former head of the Netherlands' Outbreak Management Team (OMT), is testifying today before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the country's COVID-19 policies. As a central figure in the pandemic response, he is expected to address three key issues and clarify his role in decision-making processes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea for a state visit on June 8 and 9. The visit follows an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to reports from Chinese state television.
