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Strike cuts power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEA

No release of radioactivity was detected and radiation levels remained normal, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement

11 Jun 2026 10:40 pm
Colombia moves to ban female genital mutilation

Between 2020 and 2025, 204 FGMs were reported, but the number is believed to be vastly underreported

11 Jun 2026 10:33 pm
Opening delayed for U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump

According to a factsheet issued by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the bridge was financed entirely by Canada and will be jointly owned by the governments of Canada and the State of Michigan

11 Jun 2026 10:30 pm
Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret

Speaking last week in Australia, the Solomons' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said his Cabinet would review the deal, which he admitted he had not seen until just before his visit

11 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
India expected to be among the countries invited to join initiative to secure Strait of Hormuz: French sources

All issues including West Asia will be discussed when PM Modi meets President Macron, says MEA's Secretary (West) Sibi George

11 Jun 2026 10:14 pm
22 countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'

Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately, the countries said in a joint statement

11 Jun 2026 9:52 pm
Watch: Three Indian seafarers killed off Oman coast| Above the Fold| 11.06.2026

From the deaths of three Indian seafarers in a U.S. strike near Oman to Keralas Nipah virus alert and the Cockroach Janta Partys education manifesto - Top stories of the day.

11 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
Fire officials report hazardous materials incident at Pentagon; multiple floors locked down

The systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in an email

11 Jun 2026 8:56 pm
OPEC again lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast

The current forecast reduced the expected oil demand growth this year from 1.17 million barrels per day seen previously

11 Jun 2026 8:39 pm
Canadas new Bill to curb social media access: List of countries tightening rules to regulate childrens online use

Here is what various countries are doing to regulate access to social media amid growing concern over its impact on childrens health and safety

11 Jun 2026 7:44 pm
Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals

The U.S. military will hit Iran VERY HARD TONIGHT, Mr. Trump said; he also said he would rather not hit Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants, as previously threatened, because once you do that, the people suffer

11 Jun 2026 7:34 pm
El Nino is here and scientists fear itll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will likely turbocharge extreme weather across the planet

11 Jun 2026 7:25 pm
U.S., South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

The talks come as Seoul is pursuing a transfer of wartime operational control from Washington, a process that has raised questions over how the allies would coordinate nuclear planning and conventional force

11 Jun 2026 6:18 pm
U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits, says govt. isn't willing to spend enough on military

Publication of the defence investment plan has been delayed amid reports of disagreement between the defence ministry and the Treasury

11 Jun 2026 5:23 pm
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 million

Mahender Makhijani has been living in the U.S. on a Green Card and faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison if convicted

11 Jun 2026 3:36 pm
Three missing Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites

11 Jun 2026 3:06 pm
Third ship with Indian crew attacked near Oman in four days

Reports say there are 20 Indian seafarers onboard Jalveer

11 Jun 2026 2:33 pm
Bangkok shrine bombing case 2015: Thailand sentences Chinese Uyghurs to death

A Thai court convicted Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed of premeditated and attempted murder for their role in planting a bomb at Erawan Shrine in Bangkok

11 Jun 2026 2:00 pm
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be violated as China ends coast guard patrol

The patrol ended after China inspected 198 passing vessels and rectified violations involving three ships

11 Jun 2026 11:51 am
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

Sarangani reported 20 dead from the quake, the highest toll from the affected provinces, mostly due to a landslide that buried houses in the coastal town of Glan

11 Jun 2026 11:47 am
FBI seizes 13 websites allegedly used by China to target, recruit U.S. workers

The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clearances. But the companies were all fakes and the job postings were a sham, officials said

11 Jun 2026 8:58 am
Ex-intelligence chief Sallay directed 2019 Easter bombings, says Sri Lanka Minister

Minister Ananda Wijepala said Major General Suresh Sallay, who was arrested in February on accusations of aiding and abetting the attack, had identified a Catholic church to be bombed

11 Jun 2026 7:32 am
Iran says will target any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes in latest escalation

U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking multiple targets in Iran and that it's being done in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.

11 Jun 2026 5:12 am
U.S. military says its striking multiple targets in Iran in latest escalation

U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking multiple targets in Iran and that it's being done in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.

11 Jun 2026 4:14 am
Meenakshi Natarajan nomination: Congress leaders eyeing RS seat spoilt chances of party nominee, says M.P. CM

The Congress alleged that Ms. Natarajans nomination was rejected as part of a premeditated conspiracy and all its 62 MLAs would call on President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi on Friday, June 12, to seek her intervention in the matter.

11 Jun 2026 2:50 am
Mirwaiz expresses concern over deadly violence in PoK, calls for dialogue

It is the responsibility of those in authority (in PoK) to listen, engage and peacefully resolve the matter, rather than allow it to escalate into violence, arbitrary arrests and loss of life, said the Mirwaiz.

11 Jun 2026 2:22 am
Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

NATO member Turkey has been one of the fiercest critics of Israels assaults on Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, saying Israel was the biggest obstacle to regional peace. It has halted all trade with Israel and called for measures against it at international courts

10 Jun 2026 11:10 pm
Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military, energy sites in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country's forces struck several military and energy infrastructure sites, including a military factory that he said supplied components for Russian drones and missiles

10 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill 12: medical source

The number of martyrs from the Israeli airstrikes in the town of Tayr Dibba is eight, and in Deir Qanun al-Nahr it is four, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity

10 Jun 2026 10:50 pm
Watch: U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in major escalation | Above the Fold | 10.06.2026

From Irans retaliation against U.S. military facilities and escalating tensions in West Asia to the Congresss battle over Meenakshi Natarajans Rajya Sabha nomination, fresh turmoil within the TMC, Mamata Banerjees meeting with Sonia Gandhi - Top stories of the day.

10 Jun 2026 9:37 pm
Three Indians missing after attack on ship off Oman

The External Affairs Ministry said, Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation

10 Jun 2026 9:16 pm
Travel bans and ICE crackdowns cast shadow on FIFAs inclusive World Cup

Trump administrations hardline immigration restrictions and travel bans draw significant scrutiny ahead of the upcoming international sporting event;amid a climate of fear, advocacy groups launch campaigns to protect fans and residents from potential enforcement actions near venues

10 Jun 2026 8:05 pm
Knife attack victims family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The appeal came as a Sudanese man appeared in court charged with attempted murder, and as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and politicians in Northern Ireland condemned the violence by masked thugs that had targeted ethnic minorities

10 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all personnel on board killed

A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact technical cause of the accident

10 Jun 2026 6:43 pm
Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmir human-rights activist Khuram Parvez in UAPA case

The court asked Parvez to surrender his passport, not to leave Delhi without the trial courts permission, and to regularly report to the investigating officer

10 Jun 2026 6:42 pm
Benjamin Netanyahu | The comeback king

With solid support from Israels right-wing and orthodox sections and little regard for the critics of their policies, the Likud leader, whose coalition has won a majority in the legislative elections, is to continue to dominate the countrys politics and external policy

10 Jun 2026 6:13 pm
Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will pay the price

Iran is all talk and no action, Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post. Theyve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!

10 Jun 2026 6:11 pm
Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility

10 Jun 2026 5:12 pm
Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after U.S. strikes: Iranian state media

The U.S. strikes damaged two reservoirs supplying the Bemani and Kouhestak areas of Sirik town and 20,000 residents of the region have lost access to safe drinking water

10 Jun 2026 4:47 pm
Ukraine strikes Mariupol port significantly limiting its use

The port was used by the enemy for military logistics, as well as the illegal export of Ukrainian grain, coal and metal to Russia

10 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China said ships were sent for a special maritime operation in waters east of Taiwan after announcements from Japan and the Philippines; Taiwan accused these ships of harassing commercial vessels

10 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Indonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus

The four officers were found guilty on charges of serious premeditated assault after attacking Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with a rights group known as KontraS

10 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting: South African police

South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day

10 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
Markets, streets deserted in different parts of PoK after JAACs protest call

JAAC has been staging protests demanding subsidised flour and electricity. The group was outlawed on Friday (June 5, 2026) by authorities, citing concerns over public order and security

10 Jun 2026 12:28 pm
NASA announces Artemis III crew; taps U.S. astronauts, Italian for mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

Artemis III will test spacecraft dockings in Earth orbit; mission is due to launch late next year

10 Jun 2026 11:56 am
We'll see if communism outlives Dalai Lama or the other way around: Head of Tibetan govt-in-exile

The Sikyong also said China has ever used the tools that can win the hearts and trust of Tibetans

10 Jun 2026 11:44 am
U.S. urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

Marco Rubio, on June 9, called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss U.S. and European coordination and response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

10 Jun 2026 11:25 am
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: government officials

A UN report published last month found that at least 372 Afghan civilians were killed and 397 others wounded in that conflict in the first three months of this year

10 Jun 2026 8:29 am