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IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The attack followed a joint declaration by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including Oman, after a meeting attended by the United States, stating that there should be no tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the strait.

26 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
Russia-annexed Crimea declares emergency amid Ukraine strikes

The announcement comes amid fuel shortages and power cuts triggered by the Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities across Crimea, the rest of Russian-occupied Ukraine and southern Russia.

26 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant again, reports say, in heavy overnight drone attack

Regional governor Dmitry Milyayev said an industrial facility in Novomoskovsk, 200 km (125 miles) south of Moscow, had been damaged

26 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
West Asia war LIVE: 'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war, says IAEA head

Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors

26 Jun 2026 11:04 am
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war

26 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: Death toll climbs to 235

The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes

26 Jun 2026 9:11 am
North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports

The tests involved an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-propelled howitzer

26 Jun 2026 5:07 am
Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans in U.S. rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according to a U.S. State Department news release

26 Jun 2026 5:04 am
Washington Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae

National Guard troops patrol the area around the roughly 2,000-foot-long (610-meter) basin on Washingtons National Mall in groups of threes and fours

26 Jun 2026 12:21 am
Russia denies pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict; Minsk blames West

The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia wanted to use Belarus as a springboard to step up attacks on Ukraine, and that Moscow was threatening to cut financial support if it did not agree

25 Jun 2026 10:00 pm
French Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients emissions

The four NGOs that took TotalEnergies to court said the laws reference to prevention of environmental risks encompasses both local pollution and climate change.

25 Jun 2026 9:04 pm
Iraq urges OPEC to raise its quota

OPEC has esponded by launching a process to reassess its members states' capacities, the Ministry said

25 Jun 2026 6:12 pm
Pakistan says Iran-U.S. talks expected to resume next week

In a statement issued late on June 24, 2026, Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said parties are on the table and that the process was going on

25 Jun 2026 4:14 pm
U.S.-Iran deal may leave Netanyahu as biggest casualty: analysts

Not only did he lose the war with Iran, he has also lost Trump as a friend. He is now isolated not only internationally, but locked in a major dispute with Trump, a former Netanyahu adviser says

25 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Venezuela earthquakes: At least 32 dead, 700 injured; La Guaria a disaster zone, says Delcy Rodriguez

Acting Venezuela President warned the toll was expected to rise as rescuers searched collapsed buildings and emergency crews reached devastated areas

25 Jun 2026 11:15 am
Snap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat

The lawsuit claims the social media company has refused to disable dangerous features in its app or warn parents about potential harms it may cause

25 Jun 2026 8:11 am
Pakistan court sentences Balochistan rights activist to life in jail

Mahrang Baloch, 33, was arrested in 2025 on charges stemming from a protest in the coastal city of Gwadar the previous year, which sparked clashes that left a paramilitary soldier dead

24 Jun 2026 11:14 pm
Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says

The move signals a potential breakthrough after a peace process between the Turkish state and the PKK came to a near standstill in recent months due to the Iran war and the concerns it triggered about further regional instability

24 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
Iran says deal to end West Asia war 'declaration of U.S. defeat'

The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation, says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team

24 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

24 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Ukraine strike kills man in Russian border region

Russias Defence Ministry said the countrys forces had destroyed more than 300 drones from Ukraine overnight, with the warring neighbours having stepped up strikes in recent weeks

24 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers

BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers

24 Jun 2026 11:30 am
Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates excel in congressional primaries

Zohran Mamdanis slate of candidates with ties to the Democratic Socialists of America swept out area incumbent Democrats in a stunning win for the 34-year-old mayor

24 Jun 2026 11:02 am
Why is Sri Lankas dengue outbreak straining its public health sector? | Explained

47,530 cases and 29 dengue-related deaths reported as of June 22;the government has appointed a military-led monitoring unit, the Health Ministry said several hospitals wereoperatingbeyond capacity

24 Jun 2026 10:08 am
Infobip ranked in top 25 of Fortune's Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026

Infobip ranked in top 25 of Fortune's Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2026

24 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Downing streak: On the Starmer resignation, British politics

Labour needs a progressive makeover to survive the far-right onslaught

24 Jun 2026 1:08 am
Few in U.S. say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Only 23% of Americans including just half of Republicans think the U.S. is now in a stronger position with Iran compared with its position before the war

24 Jun 2026 12:26 am
Guangxi Visit of the Together on the Long March International Communication Project Takes Place in Quanzhou and Xing'an, Guilin

Guangxi Visit of the Together on the Long March International Communication Project Takes Place in Quanzhou and Xing'an, Guilin

23 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey

ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey

23 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

Meteorologists say the system is creating a so-called heat dome, trapping hot air over western and central Europe and allowing temperatures to build day after day

23 Jun 2026 4:59 pm
Bill seeking to ban horse carriages in New York city renamed after Indian teen killed in Central Park incident

New York City Council member Christopher Marte, who organised the event, announced that a bill introduced by him, named Ryder's law, which seeks to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city, will be changed to Romanch's Law

23 Jun 2026 4:15 pm
Daily Quiz | On history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica

The Antarctic Treaty System, which came into force on June 23, 1961, remains one of the most ambitious international frameworks governing an entire continent. How well do you know the history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica?

23 Jun 2026 3:50 pm
India's LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade, government data showeD

23 Jun 2026 12:15 pm
Jack Technology Launches SmartLink Master in Vietnam

Jack Technology Launches SmartLink Master in Vietnam

23 Jun 2026 9:30 am
The Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage Opens during 2026 Silk Road Week at China National Silk Museum

The Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage Opens during 2026 Silk Road Week at China National Silk Museum

23 Jun 2026 9:30 am
CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026 Opens Pre-Registration: Korea's Hub for Pharma, Biopharma, and Health Innovation

CPHI/ Hi Korea 2026 Opens Pre-Registration: Korea's Hub for Pharma, Biopharma, and Health Innovation

23 Jun 2026 7:30 am
IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm
CKGSB Hosts 10th Economic Symposium in Beijing, Spotlighting China-ASEAN and China-Europe Economic Ties

CKGSB Hosts 10th Economic Symposium in Beijing, Spotlighting China-ASEAN and China-Europe Economic Ties

22 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy, strengthening Latin American platform

NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy, strengthening Latin American platform

22 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

22 Jun 2026 11:57 am
Allianz Partners Responds to Cost Living Crisis with refreshed Overseas Visitor Health Cover for Australia's International Workers

Allianz Partners Responds to Cost Living Crisis with refreshed Overseas Visitor Health Cover for Australia's International Workers

22 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Giti Tire launches GitiSynergy H3 on BMW iX1 and iX2 OE nominations

Giti Tire launches GitiSynergy H3 on BMW iX1 and iX2 OE nominations

22 Jun 2026 11:56 am
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