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Seven killed, three injured in twin blasts in northwest Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi strongly condemned the incident and directed police authorities to submit a detailed report on it.

20 Jun 2026 10:05 pm
Pakistan court sentences four leaders of Imran Khans party to 10-year jail, former FM Qureshi acquitted

Violent protests erupted across the country on May 9, 2023, mainly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the arrest of former cricketer-turned-politician Khan. The protesters vandalised dozens of military installations and state-owned buildings

20 Jun 2026 8:12 pm
Irans military command announces Strait of Hormuz closure over ceasefire violations by U.S., Israel

Irans top joint military command warned that further measures would be taken if aggression continued

20 Jun 2026 7:14 pm
Two trains collide north of London, killing at least one person

A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries

20 Jun 2026 3:15 am
Talks between U.S., Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say

Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The truce was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said.

19 Jun 2026 10:14 pm
Starmer says he wont step down after potential challenger wins Westminster seat

The Prime Minister has said he will fight any contest to oust him from 10 Downing Street.

19 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
Israel and Hezbollah agree on Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official

The truce that began at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity

19 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says strikes on Ukraine will continue

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters they should check out images from Ukrainian cities that Russian forces had struck

19 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker

AXSMarine said that on June 18 it observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz the highest single-day count since April 18 and more than five times the average daily level recorded during the first ten days of June

19 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan: Taliban

Afghan Talibans Defence Ministry did not specify how the attack Kabuls first major offensive action in months was carried out

19 Jun 2026 2:08 pm
Fire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, injuring at least one

One witness told how children escaped out of windows to a concrete ledge below, before fire crews brought them to safety using ladders.

19 Jun 2026 1:08 pm
Andy Burnham wins key U.K. poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer congratulated Mr. Burnham for winning a key by-election, which paves the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against the beleaguered leader

19 Jun 2026 12:02 pm
Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety

The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.

19 Jun 2026 10:12 am
What is downblending, the process at the heart of Trumps Iran agreement?

Downblending is a technology to make uranium less pure

19 Jun 2026 9:14 am
U.S.-Iran war: Timeline of key events

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

19 Jun 2026 9:13 am
History of Irans nuclear program: Timeline

The interim accord aims to end the West Asia war and pave the way for a broader settlement of Irans nuclear dispute

19 Jun 2026 9:12 am
After MoU signing, Iran-U.S. talks planned in Switzerland on June 19

As things stand, the plan is still for the U.S. and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement

18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm
How the world came to have its first trillionnaire in Elon Musk

The philosophy the SpaceX IPO stands for is trying to normalise the idea that what is true is only a function of who possesses the force required to assert it

18 Jun 2026 9:17 am
AI will lead to labour shortages, Amazons Jeff Bezos says in optimistic talk

Appearing together with Bezos was Blue Origin CEO David Limp, who said reconstruction of the firms launch pad for New Glenn rockets has begun in Florida following a dramatic explosion

18 Jun 2026 9:07 am
West Asia LIVE: Trump, Irans President sign deal to end West Asia war

Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking immediate effect' after both sides have signed it

18 Jun 2026 7:15 am
U.S., Iran confirm deal signed to end West Asia war

A U.S. official said the signing took place during a dinner with Frances President

18 Jun 2026 4:09 am
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform

Denmark, Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands and others have already been exploring options to set hubs up

18 Jun 2026 2:01 am
Text of U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released by U.S.

The following is the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior U.S. official to reporters on Wednesday

18 Jun 2026 1:16 am
Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russias strategic partnership with ASEAN nations

17 Jun 2026 11:04 pm
Bangladesh PMs adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025

Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airport in Delhi, say sources

17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm
Watch: Telegram under fire: NTAs crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026

Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-trick - Top stories of the day.

17 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
U.S. not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments, says Rutte

U.S. and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 U.S. F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones

17 Jun 2026 5:08 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home, jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a choppy moment in the U.S.-India relationship

17 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
1 killed in plane crash on Texas highway

Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department

17 Jun 2026 12:05 pm
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan was engaging in intelligence theft, infiltration, and sabotage activities, escalating cross-strait confrontation and undermining cross-strait relations

17 Jun 2026 10:06 am
Asia Pacific Travellers Seek Familiarity, Practicality, Flexibility Amid Shifting Global Dynamics: Visa Report

Visas 2026 Global Travel Intentions studyshowshow Asia Pacific travellers seek trusted destinations, plan with greater intent, and seek flexibility to navigate global uncertainties

16 Jun 2026 12:34 pm