Taliban spokesman says Pakistani airstrikes along the Afghan border have killed and wounded dozens.

Japan retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in May, up 1.9% MoM and 5.3% YoY, driven by wage gains and STATE AID that have eased household cost pressures. Despite growing concern the Iran war could lift prices, consumer demand remains firm as wage growth has long outpaced inf and subsidies from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are helping households sustain spending.

On the 28th Russian President Putin told the United Russia party congress Russia is at a pivotal moment and the West cannot defeat it on the battlefield; attempts to destabilize domestic politics will fail. He said Russia will firmly defend its core interests, has adjusted some development targets to reflect realities but will fully deliver its strategic plans, and will guarantee state and citizen security and the inviolability of its borders. He said the State Duma election will be held on schedule in accordance with the law and has ordered agencies to secure the vote and guard against external manipulation.