Today’s Top News Headlines – June 14, 2025 | Global & National Highlights

Sudais Times June 14, 2025

Escalation in Israel‑Iran conflict:
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, including Natanz, in strikes that killed at least 78 people and injured over 320. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel, causing additional casualties and temporarily disrupting international flights, oil, and gold prices
Top Iranian adviser killed: Ali Shamkhani, senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in the Israeli strikes UN Security Council emergency session: Held amid growing global concern

Minnesota lawmaker shootings:
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, while a state senator and his wife were wounded in what authorities are calling “targeted political violence.” The suspected shooter impersonated a police officer and carried a manifesto listing lawmakers

“No Kings” anti‑Trump protests:
Mass demonstrations are underway across multiple states, including Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Philadelphia U.S. Army 250th Anniversary parade in D.C.: Taking place today in honor of the Army's 250th, also coinciding with former President Trump’s 79th birthday. The event has sparked bipartisan scrutiny over its $25M–$45M cost

Vansycle Canyon Fire (Washington state):
Now at ~2,027 acres, with 60% containment Prescribed burn in California: Sacramento County’s Prairie City controlled fire ongoing for 11 days a new tree fire has begun in Nevada County

UIDAI extends free Aadhaar updates (India):
Online updates for identity and address documents remain free until June 14, 2026
Bank holiday in India: Today is the second Saturday of June—banks are closed, although digital services remain available