The Japanese company Ispace's lunar lander, Resilience, attempted to land on the moon at around 3:17 p.m. ET. As of now, mission controllers have not reestablished contact with the spacecraft. If successful, this would mark the first time a private-sector lunar lander built outside the United States lands safely on the moon.
The Trump administration has implemented updated travel restrictions, affecting citizens from over a dozen countries. The policy enacts travel bans and visa limitations for individuals from these nations.
Russia has reportedly lost a significant portion of its strategic bombers amid stalled peace talks, while making only minor advances on the front lines. Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian bombers using drones, and Russia has continued its own attacks.
Over 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the United States this year. The highly contagious virus has led to exposures in various public places, including hospitals, concerts, malls, stores, and airports. Travelers are advised to be aware of the risks and take preventive measures.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has published footage of a drone operation said to have damaged or destroyed 41 Russian military aircraft, including targets deep within Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will respond to these actions.
Researchers have developed a new high-entropy oxide nanoribbon material, which could advance technologies used in aerospace and other high-temperature environments.
A Russian drone strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky killed at least five people, including a one-year-old child, according to regional authorities. The attack took place hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order prohibiting citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Haiti, and Afghanistan, from entering the United States. The order also imposes travel restrictions on nationals from several additional countries, expanding upon travel bans enacted during Trump's first term.
On June 5, 2025, Muslim pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat, marking the most significant day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The White House has introduced a new travel ban affecting citizens from 12 countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East. The ban is scheduled to take effect next week. In related news, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed expectations that NATO allies will agree to President Trump's call for increased defense spending.