The Daily Populous

Tuesday June 17th, 2025 day edition

image for China tells citizens in Israel to leave ‘as soon as possible’

The Israeli Iron Dome air defence system fires interceptors during an Iranian missile attack over Tel Aviv.

BEIJING : China’s embassy in Israel on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave the country “as soon as possible”, after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes.

“The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via land border crossings, on the precondition that they can guarantee their personal safety,” the embassy said in a statement on WeChat.

“It is recommended to depart in the direction of Jordan,” it added.

The sudden flare-up in hostilities has sparked fears of a wider conflict, with US President Donald Trump urging Iran back to the negotiating table after Israel’s attacks derailed ongoing nuclear talks.

Beijing’s embassy said on Tuesday the conflict was “continuing to escalate”.

“Much civilian infrastructure has been damaged, civilian casualties are on the rise, and the security situation is becoming more serious,” it said. »

Armed man arrested at Nashville's 'No Kings' protest had long fascination with Nazis, mass murder

Authored by newschannel5.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An armed man arrested Saturday during Nashville’s “No Kings” protest has a long history of fascination with Nazis and mass murderers, and he was already on the FBI's radar, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned.

Submitted Elijah Millar, 19, arrested by Metro Nashville police at Nashville's "No Kings" protest.

Soon, he was involved in a sharp exchange with a “No Kings” protester who challenged him to show his face. »

Ukraine confirms US is now protecting Putin’s oil assets

Authored by kyivinsider.com

“Some allies have asked us not to strike Russian energy infrastructure—even as Russia wages all-out war on ours: targeting power plants, oil and gas infrastructure, hydroelectric dams—every form of energy we rely upon.”.

Svyrydenko echoed that view, describing the Russian oil sector as the financial backbone of both the current invasion and future military aggression.

And until that is allowed without constraint, officials suggest, Moscow will remain confident it can act without meaningful economic consequence. »

Take-Two Interactive extends partnership with NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPA

Authored by gamedeveloper.com

NBA 2K maker Take-Two Interactive has extended its multiyear partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).

Take-Two will now be able to continue expanding the sports sim in partnership with the NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPA.

Zelnick said the deal will "empower NBA 2K to become the premier interactive entertainment basketball franchise. »

Vance Boelter went to other lawmakers' homes the night he killed Rep. Hortman, wounded Sen. Hoffman, FBI says

Authored by cbsnews.com

Boelter was taken into custody on Sunday night near his Sibley County home following a manhunt that lasted over 36 hours.

The FBI revealed during a separate conference Monday morning that Boelter had gone to the homes of two other Minnesota lawmakers the night he killed Hortman and her husband and injured the Hoffmans.

Boelter, the FBI says, left a handwritten letter to the FBI and admitted to being the shooter. »