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The fire broke out June 17 in a frozen food warehouse, where burning foam insulation, suspected ammonia leakage and melting solar panels have complicated the firefight, officials said

International Day of Yoga is celebrated globally on June 21 every year, since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014

The framework was signed last week, and now top U.S. and Iran negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach agreement on the technical details

Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man, believed to be the suspect, roaming streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon

U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isnt reached in 60 days

The announcements indicated a rough start to technical-level U.S.-Iran talks that key mediator Pakistan said will begin Sunday (June 21, 2026), with Qatari mediators also participating

The party was disbanded by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government after Hasinas government was toppled on August 5, 2024

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir also left for Switzerland

Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late on Friday (June 19, 2026) after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of the city

Russian forces have staged a series of heavy attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks and in other major cities

Reports said Mr. Starmer had reached the conclusion that his position was no longer tenable after speaking to cabinet minister, advisers, donors and trade union leaders

Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot's death but did not comment further

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?

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Malaysia on Sunday (June 21) before travelling to China the following day, Dhaka's state-run BSS news agency reported, citing Foreign Ministry officials.

There must be front-and-centre emphasis on human rights protection and dignity throughout in fact and in law, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk

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

3 Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, carrying over 8.6 Lakh MT of cargo with 94 Indian crew members have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz today and are en route to India, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said

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

Begoa Gomez is under investigation over allegations that she used her position as the Prime Ministers wife to secure work contracts. She denies any wrongdoing. The case was brought by far-right groups

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

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and marked the beginning of a 60-day negotiation window aimed at restoring peace in West Asia

The President hit out at the Italian PM, alleging that she did not let U.S. use Italys landing strips or runways during its war with Iran

On World Refugee Day 2026, UNHCRs data provides a look at the trends that are shaping the current crisis

The move came in a live message to the nation just hours after Bolivian President Paz unveiled a deal struck with the main union, the Bolivian Workers Confederation, that aimed to ease tension

The strike on Kharkiv's Kholodnogirsky district wounded nine people, with five of them hospitalised, according to Oleg Synegubov, the head of the regional military administration

At a meeting in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Israeli envoy, Danny Danon, demanded the resignation of Pramila Patten, who produced a report that blacklisted Israel for such alleged abuses for the first time, accusing her of bias.

Donald Trump referred to Chinas President Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on June 19 after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The AMP said the incident occurred on June 18 and that one of the injured sailors was in serious condition

Three people were taken to medical facilities and six others were treated on site

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

More than a quarter of a million people were killed during Colombia's six decades of fighting between left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, drug traffickers and the military

The meeting between National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez and former Opposition lawmaker Dinorah Figuera who returned to Caracas on Thursday (June 18) after eight years of exile is a first step in what will be a thoughtful process to secure a free and open Venezuelan society, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.

In this episode we look at the Tamil Nadu Assembly revives the Cauvery dispute with a resolution against Karnatakas Mekedatu dam project, while Keralas first budget under Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan sparks political debate. We also look at Israel-Hezbollah clashes test a fragile U.S.-Iran deal, and more.

Vadym Filashkin, Governor of Donetsk region, said on the Telegram app that six others had been injured in two attacks on the city, with strikes occurring near a high-rise apartment building and a car park.

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls narcoterrorists in early September

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.

With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not up for bargaining. All of Lebanon must burn, says Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

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

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

Meloni also chided Trump for acting with far greater deference to the enemies of the West than he does towards old, established allies

Addressing the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif said that he held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday (June 18) evening.

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

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

With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not up for bargaining, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said in a statement.

Israels military said on Friday (June 19) its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war.

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

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

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

The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance had pulled out of the planned trip