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Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The U.S. was informed ahead of the attack, which targeted a 200-meter (656-ft)-long tunnel in the town of Majdal Zoun, according to the statement from Israeli PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz

29 Jun 2026 3:21 am
Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border; 29 militants killed

Pakistani forces carried out calibrated strikes against terrorist hideouts and safe havens in the border region

29 Jun 2026 2:16 am
Putin says Russia needs more air defence capability, tackling fuel issues

He said Russia would not allow the Ukrainian strikes to detract from Moscows plans to advance on the front lines of the more than four-year-old conflict

29 Jun 2026 1:38 am
Trump says reflecting pool in full use, public golf course building will begin

He said work would begin in September on a golf course in Washington that will be open to the public

29 Jun 2026 1:24 am
Iraq arrests 47 officials in anti-corruption campaign

A diplomat in Baghdad told AFP that PM Zaidis anti-corruption operation is part of the Washington visit preparations and is designed to show his commitment to his promise

28 Jun 2026 11:54 pm
Israel strikes south Lebanon despite framework agreement to end hostilities

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, on June 27, that his country would assume its responsibilities in implementing the framework agreement, which was signed in Washington on June 26, after five rounds of talks

28 Jun 2026 11:13 pm
Israel moves to formally recognise Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israels government has unanimously approved a decision to designate the violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide

28 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM says will return to Dhaka 'this year'

Sheikh Hasina said the verdict against her was part of an illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated process

28 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
DGCA probes incident of trainee pilot getting injured by aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport

The incident occurred after the trainee pilot deboarded the twin-engine Tecnam P2006T aircraft VT-NBV, and the instructor concerned has been derostered from flying training duties pending investigation, DGCA said

28 Jun 2026 10:16 pm
Putin vows to ensure Russias security amid Ukraine retaliatory strikes

We will undoubtedly overcome all the challenges facing us today, including terrorist attacks on our territory and infrastructure facilities, Mr. Putin added.

28 Jun 2026 7:26 pm
Students stage protest against indiscriminate fee hike in KSLU

They highlight the need for corrective measures to resolving various issues affecting students in university in Hubballi

28 Jun 2026 6:51 pm
Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities

The aircraft, registered in Germany, crashed in a grassy area near the runway of the Nancy-Essey aerodrome, close to a residential area and two roads

28 Jun 2026 6:33 pm
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash, the state news agency added

28 Jun 2026 6:02 pm
France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the countrys public health agency

28 Jun 2026 5:29 pm
Uganda army chief shuts down leading independent media group

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown

28 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
Defence, security of India and Seychelles are integral to each other: PM Modi

Seychelles confers the title of Guardian of the Blue Horizon title on PM Modi; Delegation-level talks held by PM Modi with Seychelles President Herminie to deepen bilateral ties

28 Jun 2026 2:39 pm
DGS withdraws restriction on the movement of Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The advisory against deploying Indian seafarers in the conflict zones also stands withdrawn

28 Jun 2026 1:16 pm
West Asia war LIVE: Trump warns Iran will no longer exist if U.S. decides to escalate

The U.S. military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by second day of attacks

28 Jun 2026 7:36 am
Germany, Denmark gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Soaring temperatures put pressure on public infrastructure and dozens of deaths linked to heat

28 Jun 2026 7:27 am
6.1 magnitude earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. But the recent spate of quakes coming during typhoon season has set off worries about mudslides

28 Jun 2026 6:32 am
Netanyahu plans broad national govt. after Israel vote

He also hailed the U.S.-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a historic achievement that dealt a blow to arch-foes Iran and Hezbollah

28 Jun 2026 3:47 am
Senior U.S. officials frustrated by Machado bid to return to Venezuela after quakes: White House official

Maria Corina Machado left Venezuela in December, defying a decade-long travel ban to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, after mainly living in hiding for more than a year following disputed elections in 2024

28 Jun 2026 2:56 am
Former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer nominated as ICE Director: Trump

The nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May

28 Jun 2026 2:06 am
Venezuela earthquake: Death toll rises to 1,430 as rescuers continue search for survivors

Families had reported at least 68,900 people missing as of June 27 morning

28 Jun 2026 12:08 am
Heavy gunfire in Pakistan's Karachi after reported explosion near Rangers offices

At least two people were injured and taken to hospital, said a statement from Edhi Foundation which provides emergency assistance in Pakistan

27 Jun 2026 11:18 pm
Hezbollah chief calls U.S.-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder', deems it null and void

Hezbollah leader Qassem called on the government to withdraw from its sins that are ruining Lebanon.

27 Jun 2026 10:35 pm
Indian firm, CEO among entities sanctioned by U.S. for fuelling civil war in Sudan

The U.S. Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control said the targeted networks enabled both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to expand and intensify civil war

27 Jun 2026 9:44 pm
Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada, his friend says

Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he was detained by South Koreas coast guard for allegedly violating the countrys immigration law

27 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Small plane crashed into Beijing high-rise, killing pilot and injuring 13

mages and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper

27 Jun 2026 6:46 pm
Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides

The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season

27 Jun 2026 6:24 pm
PM Modi, Trump share similar views on illegal immigration: U.S. Ambassador Gor

When I listen to the Prime Minister speaking in India, he talks about no illegal migrants. We hundred per cent agree with that, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said

27 Jun 2026 5:41 pm
Trump likely to visit India in 2027: Rubio

I look forward to returning myself before the end of the year and setting up a Presidential visit in the early parts of next year, Mr. Rubio said

27 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
ED plea in Kerala HC seeks cancellation of bail for accused in attack on its officials

The ED moves the High Court seeking revocation of the bail granted to Harish Kumar, the ninth suspect in the attack on ED officials during a raid on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans residence in May, by the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court on June 24.

27 Jun 2026 4:20 pm
Iran says it hits U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack

Irans Foreign Ministry did not identify the locations of its defensive attacks, which it said were a response to the barbaric air strikes by the U.S. on its coastal surveillance facilities, which it said also violated the UN Charter

27 Jun 2026 3:55 pm
Pakistan emerged as peacemaker after mediating Iran-U.S. deal: Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and internal threats

27 Jun 2026 2:52 pm
Indonesian police arrest dozens in anti-government protest

Surabaya police chief Luthfie Sulistiawan told reporters late on June 26, that officers had taken firm actions to push back protesters after some threw projectiles

27 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
Explained: China, Bangladesh in talks over Teesta project

China has harvested its major rivers for power generation and irrigation, and is considered a major dam builder among the world powers

27 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter its air defence zone

The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said the Chinese and Russian aircraft had entered and then left the Korea Air Defence Identification Zone over East Sea and South Sea

27 Jun 2026 1:19 pm
UN rights chief calls for investigations into U.S. deaths in immigration custody

The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys inspector general is examining deaths of people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from October 2021 through March 2026

27 Jun 2026 1:03 pm
Venezuela Earthquake: Survivors sleep in cars and under trees as they question where theyll live after the earthquakes

Thousands of Venezuelans left suddenly homeless have since poured into parks, plazas and even the shoulders of blocked highways, looking for a place to lay their heads

27 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

Trump said the new tax would supersede any previously negotiated trade deals

27 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

The most important thing is, first of all, that Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a major achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah has not disarmed, says Mr. Netanyahu

27 Jun 2026 12:52 pm
U.S. allows limited access to Anthropics Mythos AI model

Access to Mythos 5 had been blocked by U.S. authorities due to concerns about national security

27 Jun 2026 12:50 pm
Iran Guards say targeted U.S. sites in response to strikes: state TV

The U.S. military had earlier announced that it had struck targets in Iran in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which it attributed to Tehran

27 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
Key points from U.S.-Israel-Lebanon agreement

Key highlights include plans for disarming groups like Hezbollah and gradually pulling Israeli troops back while setting up safe zones in Lebanon

27 Jun 2026 12:17 pm