The United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace on Monday night after activating air defense systems against incoming missiles and drones from Iran. The country's Ministry of Defense confirmed the defensive actions and the subsequent temporary suspension of flights.
Residents in coastal areas south of Wellington, New Zealand, were ordered to evacuate on Monday due to dangerous sea conditions. A local state of emergency has been declared as the region faces waves several meters high along the coastline.
Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine have killed four people and injured ten others. The fatalities occurred in the town of Chuhuiv, according to reports from Governor Oleh Synjehoebov on Telegram.
President Donald Trump was met with boos and whistles from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during the third game of the NBA finals. The reaction lasted for several seconds when Trump was shown on the stadium's large screens saluting during the national anthem.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed on Monday to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation across various sectors. According to state news agency KCNA, the relationship is entering a "new chapter" as the two nations seek closer engagement.
