SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 32    C

The Hindu

Asia / The Hindu

UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

Allegations that women were detained for dress code violations are deeply concerning and may constitute arbitrary and unlawful detention, as it appears to penalise the exercise of their right to freedom of expression and right to be free from gender discrimination, says experts' statement

12 Jun 2026 11:12 pm
Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump

The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months

12 Jun 2026 10:10 pm
Meta's social networks down for thousands of users

There were more than 62,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 8,000 reports of issues with Instagram as of 10:11 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.com

12 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Draft U.S. accord sets 60-day negotiation for nuclear deal, says Iran media

The Mehr news agency published a draft deal with the United States which would, if adopted, secure the release of $24 billion in frozen assets within a 60-day period

12 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
Donald Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

Iranian media reported Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying large parts of the agreement have been finalized, but Iran would not compromise on its red lines

12 Jun 2026 11:09 am
Iran says hasnt reached a final decision on deal with U.S.

The Tasnim news agency noted that Mr. Trump had announced a deal was imminent 38 times in the previous two months.

12 Jun 2026 5:10 am
India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources

All issues including West Asia will be discussed when PM Modi meets President Macron, says MEA's Secretary (West) Sibi George

11 Jun 2026 10:14 pm
Three missing Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites

11 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
Iran says will target any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes in latest escalation

U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking multiple targets in Iran and that it's being done in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.

11 Jun 2026 5:12 am
U.S. military says its striking multiple targets in Iran in latest escalation

U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking multiple targets in Iran and that it's being done in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.

11 Jun 2026 4:14 am
Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

NATO member Turkey has been one of the fiercest critics of Israels assaults on Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, saying Israel was the biggest obstacle to regional peace. It has halted all trade with Israel and called for measures against it at international courts

10 Jun 2026 11:10 pm
Travel bans and ICE crackdowns cast shadow on FIFAs inclusive World Cup

Trump administrations hardline immigration restrictions and travel bans draw significant scrutiny ahead of the upcoming international sporting event;amid a climate of fear, advocacy groups launch campaigns to protect fans and residents from potential enforcement actions near venues

10 Jun 2026 8:05 pm
Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will pay the price

Iran is all talk and no action, Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post. Theyve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!

10 Jun 2026 6:11 pm
Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility

10 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China said ships were sent for a special maritime operation in waters east of Taiwan after announcements from Japan and the Philippines; Taiwan accused these ships of harassing commercial vessels

10 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus

The four officers were found guilty on charges of serious premeditated assault after attacking Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with a rights group known as KontraS

10 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting: South African police

South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day

10 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
Pudu Robotics and Robobee Forge Strategic Partnership with Denner for Major Robotic Cleaning Deployment Across Swiss Stores

Autonomous rollout of 200 PUDU CC1 robots transforms supermarket cleaning through human-robot collaboration, advancing the retailers modernization agenda.

10 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
U.S. says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

The U.S. Army Apache helicopter that crashed off the coast of Oman went down after colliding with an Iranian drone, according a U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

10 Jun 2026 4:04 am
Iran FM says foreign forces face constant risk of being caught in crossfire

To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave, Abbas Araghchi added, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a response following accusations that Iran shot down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.

10 Jun 2026 1:13 am
Indian entities on latest EU sanctions package on Russia

The proposed package focuses on energy, crypto and financial services and trade, including fisheries, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said

9 Jun 2026 10:12 pm
Hezbollah urges Hezbollah to mend ties with Iran

We call on the Lebanese authorities to seize the opportunity available and correct their official relationship with the Islamic republic in a way that serves the interest of both states, says Hezbollah

9 Jun 2026 10:11 pm
Militants kill 6, abduct 8 security personnel in Pakistan: officials

The TTP posted an image of the men it had abducted on its social media channel and claimed responsibility for the attack

9 Jun 2026 3:04 pm
Political reality of Afghanistan has changed, UN sanctions regime must take this into account: India at UN

Indias UN Ambassador added that the history of close cooperation between India and Afghanistan continues to guide their modern-day relationship.

9 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
Five-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore to discuss global issues in agriculture sector

As part of this conference, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries

9 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
UK government warns big tech over nude images sent by children

This is not an impossible challenge, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told delegates at the London Tech Week conference

9 Jun 2026 10:10 am
Omni HR Launches Mino, the First AI Agent Built on Unified APAC HR Data

With Mino, Omni becomes the first AI-native HR and payroll platform built for multi-country teams in Asia.

8 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Neolix and QuikBot Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance End-to-End Autonomous Delivery in Singapore and Beyond

Partnership combines Neolixs autonomous mobility capabilities and fleet operating experience with QuikBots Ambient Permission Plane to power end-to-end autonomous delivery from road to doorstep

4 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Blaize and Winmate Bring Rugged Edge AI from the U.S. to the Global Stage at COMPUTEX 2026, Advancing Joint Mission-Critical and Industrial Solutions

Following their U.S. debut at MDEX in Detroit, the companies are showcasing integrated rugged edge AI concepts at COMPUTEX 2026 and discussing potential future collaboration opportunities in aerial and embedded AI systems.

3 Jun 2026 1:11 pm