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Indian man charged with fatal stabbing in Londons Southall

Navjot Singh, 20, was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon after his arrest on suspicion of the murder of Gurbhej Singh last week

21 Jun 2026 6:09 pm
What does the U.S.-Iran agreement say? | Explained

What are the main provisions of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on June 15? What commitments have the two countries made under the deal regarding nuclear activities and sanctions? How does the issue of Irans frozen assets feature in the agreement? Why is Israel opposed to the agreement? What are the main sticking points?

21 Jun 2026 1:30 am
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
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