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According to Syrian state television, the Syrian Ministry of Defense stated that an attack by unidentified gunmen in northeastern Aleppo resulted in the deaths of two soldiers.

On June 20th, Tencent customer service stated that WeChat Xiaowei (intelligent assistant) is a native AI assistant being tested on a small scale by the WeChat team and is currently still in the testing phase. The customer service representative stated that WeChat Xiaowei supports operating native WeChat functions via text or voice dialogue, such as adjusting settings, sending messages, and making phone calls. Xiaowei currently uses multiple AI models, including Tencent's self-developed and high-quality open-source models. "Currently, WeChat Xiaowei's gray-scale testing covers multiple systems; please refer to the actual page display for specific participation eligibility," the customer service representative said.

Israeli military officials: Following the attack, the military has launched strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

Ryanair CEO O'Leary: If oil prices fall below or around $80 a barrel, we will definitely consider starting to hedge in the summer of 2027.

Iranian Interior Ministry spokesman: On the issue of negotiations, we do not distinguish between "radicals" and "moderates".

Iranian Interior Ministry spokesman: We will witness a grand funeral to bid farewell to the historically renowned and prestigious Iranian leader, Khamenei.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, stated that the only remaining constraint in the conflict with Ukraine is the prohibition against the deliberate targeting of civilians. The Hague Convention on the Laws and Customs of War is no longer necessary.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Somaliland possesses abundant natural resources, including promising rare earth minerals, oil and gas resources, and an untapped extraction industry. Israel's leading position in innovation and technology is a natural partner to Somaliland's untapped potential and strategic geographical location.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Iran's international standing and prestige have been enhanced in this war. The rights of the Iranian people and the resistance must be consolidated.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Iranian armed forces have severely damaged the most advanced technological equipment in the United States.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that negotiations are progressing through mediators, and an announcement will be made when the conditions for initiating talks are met.

June 20 – According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, the deputy head of international affairs at the Iranian Judicial Center's Lawyers Center stated: "Those claiming that 'Iran is not qualified to levy service fees on the Straits' typically cite the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). However, Iran is not a member state of UNCLOS and therefore is not bound by the 'transit' regime stipulated in the Convention. In international maritime law, charging fees for actual and clearly defined services is a recognized legal practice. Iran can charge fees for the services it provides, provided that the fees are consideration for the services provided and not simply taxes or tolls."

June 20th - Several European countries have recently experienced high temperatures. The French meteorological service announced on the 19th that starting from the 20th, the number of provinces under an orange heatwave warning will increase to 60, representing approximately two-thirds of all French provinces.

On June 20th, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a weekly combat report showing that from June 13th to 19th, the Russian military carried out multiple large-scale strikes against targets including Ukrainian defense industrial complexes, fuel and energy facilities, transportation and port facilities used by the Ukrainian military, and Ukrainian military airfields. In addition, Russian air defense systems shot down a total of 3,909 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones.

According to RIA Novosti, Slovakia will meet most of its natural gas needs through supplies from Russia.

World Bank: In March, the World Bank's natural gas price index rose by 24%, while the benchmark price of LNG in Asia surged by about 94% and the benchmark price in Europe rose by 59%.

June 20 - The Australian government confirmed on the 20th that a migratory bird found in Western Australia tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. This is the first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza virus on the Australian mainland.

June 20th - From June 16th to 18th, the Ministry of Natural Resources organized a marine environmental survey in the waters under my country's jurisdiction east of Taiwan Island. This operation signifies that the "nearshore governance model" now encompasses the field of natural resources. In the future, we will continue to deepen this model, ensuring that every activity in the waters east of Taiwan Island is more lawful, compliant, and orderly, providing solid support for safeguarding national maritime rights and interests and promoting high-quality marine development.

Iranian President's senior advisor: The United States must be very careful lest the peace agreement become a victim of Israel's inherent malicious behavior.