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Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft'

Lebanese security sources said Israeli drones struck at least 10 vehicles across south Lebanon on Wednesday

3 Jun 2026 10:13 pm
Watch: Delhi restaurant fire kills 21; safety lapses under scanner | Above the Fold | 03.06.2026

In todays episode: We track the devastating fire at a South Delhi restaurant that has claimed at least 21 lives, Karnatakas leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Chief Minister, and former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalais decision to launch a new political venture.

3 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
Israel plans major West Bank settlement expansion despite legality concerns

Israel has approved plans for more than 2,000 new homes in Jewish settlements across the occupied West Bank, a move criticised by Palestinians and many countries that view the settlements as illegal under international law

3 Jun 2026 7:10 pm
Violent protests and questions after Nowak murder case sentencing

Police bodycam footage released on June 2, 2026, has sparked questions around who can carry knives as well as outrage around the relationship between race and policing responses

3 Jun 2026 5:09 pm
Afghan womens football team rises again after escaping the Taliban and years in exile

This is the result of hard work that we did in the past four or five years says midfielder Mona Amini

3 Jun 2026 12:04 pm
Love my woke pope: Why Pope Leos encyclical on AI went viral online

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

3 Jun 2026 10:06 am
Over two lakh applicants paid $100,000 for H-1B visas: DHS Secretary Mullin

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said applicants paying $100,000 get their papers processed in about 15 days and it takes about 7.5 months to process other applications

3 Jun 2026 8:15 am
U.S. sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The report also revealed how Nobitex continued operating even after the government-imposed internet shutdown, processing millions of dollars of transactions

3 Jun 2026 2:02 am
ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures under way: Cricket Canada

Responding to the decision, Cricket Canada said it respected the ICC's ruling and remained committed to fulfilling all compliance requirements

2 Jun 2026 6:10 pm
Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo has reopened Bunia airport in Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, as authorities seek to restore access to critical supplies while intensifying efforts to contain the disease

2 Jun 2026 4:10 pm
UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino, urges preparedness

The WMO has warned that a developing El Nio could drive higher global temperatures and increase the risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall in the coming months

2 Jun 2026 4:02 pm
Over 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Medal of Honour

The peacekeepers were recognised for their efforts in protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women's self-defence training, combating gender violence and improving humanitarian access

2 Jun 2026 3:09 pm
U.S. in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe: report

The move would involve more countries to host so-called U.S. dual-capable aircraft which are able to deliver nuclear strikes

2 Jun 2026 2:14 pm
Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa

2 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

Four of the victims were found shot to death inside a residence by police officers responding to the first reports of gunfire shortly after noon local time

2 Jun 2026 1:04 pm
Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa xenophobic attacks

Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on May 29

2 Jun 2026 11:09 am
Benjamin Netanyahu calls off Lebanon raid after heated call with Donald Trump

Trumps phone calls with Mr. Netanyahu came after Iran threatened to end the negotiations with the U.S. over Israels attacks on Lebanon

2 Jun 2026 9:08 am
Russian missiles rock Kyiv, kill several in eastern Ukraine

At least three people were dead and several other were wounded in the attacks;

2 Jun 2026 9:01 am
West Asia war LIVE: Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to falter over Israels Lebanon offensive

2 Jun 2026 7:07 am
Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon

Israel military said it identified a suspicious aerial target that later fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border

2 Jun 2026 6:02 am
PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing

PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation

1 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
China opposes political suppression of Xinhua reporter in U.S.

China accused the U.S. of politically suppressing a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, saying the journalist was working legally in the country

1 Jun 2026 3:13 pm
Nepal has encroached on Indian territory as well: PM Balendra Shah

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shahs remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarification, citing technical factors related to shifting river boundaries.

1 Jun 2026 10:08 am
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts

1 Jun 2026 9:01 am
Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

I said on the campaign trail that I wouldnt be attending the parade, and Ive made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear, Mr. Mamdani had earlier told a news conference

1 Jun 2026 8:13 am
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion in 26 years

The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants

1 Jun 2026 6:04 am
Israels Netanyahu says capturing Beaufort a dramatic shift in Lebanon offensive

The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March, and as the two countries that have been in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948 hold direct talks in Washington.

31 May 2026 7:06 pm
Nepal PM says Nepal has also encroached upon Indian territory; sparks uproar in Parliament

Lawmakers from the Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party demanded that the Prime Minister clarify where exactly Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory and sought the removal of his remarks from the record.

31 May 2026 6:16 pm
U.S. says three killed in narco boat strike

The latest attack brings the total number of those killed to over 200 according to an AFP tally since the Trump administration began its offensive in September.

31 May 2026 11:09 am