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Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well

Head of the Iranian delegation said the discussions touched on the fate of frozen Iranian assets, which Tehran has demanded be released as part of the settlement.

2 Jul 2026 2:14 am
Six tourists killed, three others missing after boat capsizes in Pakistan's Swat Valley

The incident took place at Saifullah Lake in the Kalam Valley of Upper Swat district, a popular tourist destination

2 Jul 2026 1:45 am
U.S. service member missing after Seahawk helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea

No indication the crash was caused by hostile action, U.S. military said

2 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Two people hang banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna

It wasn't clear how the pair gained access to the antenna, which rises well above public areas of the 102-storey building

1 Jul 2026 11:38 pm
Israel Defence Minister says troops to stay indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza

Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship on June 26 to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

1 Jul 2026 11:27 pm
U.S. and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

U.S. President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met the Prime Minister of Qatar a mediator in the talks alongside Pakistan to lay the groundwork for the negotiations

1 Jul 2026 11:19 pm
China's ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism

The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a shared national identity among ethnic groups, for example by strengthening the status of Mandarin as the official language

1 Jul 2026 11:08 pm
Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan

Sudan has been mired since April 2023 in a brutal war between the army and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and forced millions to flee, according to the United Nations

1 Jul 2026 10:57 pm
Myanmar mourns as post-coup conflict death toll hits 1,00,000

Anti-putsch protests were put down by security forces, but activists quit cities to form pro-democracy guerrilla groups, fighting alongside ethnic minority armies that have long resisted central rule.

1 Jul 2026 10:42 pm
Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone

The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked

1 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
World Bank scraps climate finance targets after U.S. criticism

As per the Climate Change Action Plan, World Bank had to allocate 45% of its total funds for projects that cut emissions or helped communities adapt to climate change

1 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
Watch: Japans PM Takaichi in India: Indo-Pacific Ties in Focus | Above the Fold | 01.07.2026

This episode looks at the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis first visit to India; key rule changes that come into effect from July 1, the Delhi High Courts ruling in BJP MP Raghav Chadhas case, the U.S. Supreme Courts birthright citizenship ruling, and more.

1 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
Watch: Jammu and Kashmir should become a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan: Mehbooba Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on July 1 suggested that the Centre make Jammu and Kashmir a gateway between South and Central Asia, and use its geographical location to strengthen ties with Pakistan and China.

1 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
Man who survived two natural disasters in Venezuelas La Guaira vows to never return

Bruised around his left eye and across much of his body, 46-year-old Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano is recovering from the ordeal he endured with his son and mother

1 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran draws its red lines

The strait, a critical energy and economic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman, was open to international shipping before the war

1 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Venezuela's twin earthquakes: Unprecedented struggles for survival amid crisis

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the country continues to grapple with mounting devastation

1 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
U.S. removes four Indian companies from Russia-related sanctions list

The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List

1 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related June deaths

The figure was more than double the 407 deaths that were attributed to heat in June 2025, Spain's hottest June since records started being kept, according to the national weather agency Aemet

1 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary

The race was called by multiple media outlets with 78% of the vote counted, with Ms. Kiros carrying a nearly 7,000-vote lead over Ms. DeGette

1 Jul 2026 12:17 pm
U.S. deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

We welcomed our first individual at the airport in late May, brought him to his temporary residence and helped him connect his phone and settle in, the Palau presidents office said

1 Jul 2026 11:38 am
Birthright citizenship was for children of slaves, not for world to 'pile' into U.S.: Trump

On the very first day of his inauguration, Trump issued an executive order against birthright citizenship, which was struck down by a federal court in Seattle the next day

1 Jul 2026 6:57 am
U.S. government lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says

We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, says Anthropic in a post on X.

1 Jul 2026 6:56 am
The legal systems under which citizenship is acquired | Explained

What are the two different principles which govern citizenship laws in various countries? What was the system in the U.S.? How are Indias citizenship laws different?

1 Jul 2026 6:56 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran was unable to export 'single barrel of oil' during U.S. blockade

We are pursuing dialogue, but if it is not implemented, we are also prepared for war and will respond accordingly, said Iran's Chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

1 Jul 2026 6:52 am
Venezuela quake deaths rise to 1,943, lawmaker says

The number of official rescues has dropped dramatically in the last three days, the government said, from 5,380 people saved in the first two days after the quakes to just four people found alive on June 29

1 Jul 2026 5:36 am
Trump reports more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

In his annual disclosure for 2025, the U.S. President received $635 million from sale of his $TRUMP meme coins

1 Jul 2026 4:39 am
At least 14 children killed in Pakistans Lahore when tutoring centre roof collapses

Preliminary reports showed the tutoring centre was unregistered and operating inside a privately owned residential building under a dilapidated roof

1 Jul 2026 2:05 am
Russia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones, baby killed outside Moscow

Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months, as Moscow's full-scale offensive against Ukraine drags on for almost 4.5 years

30 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
Peruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency

The 51-year-old daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori secured the top office on her fourth attempt

30 Jun 2026 10:22 pm
Gujarat can anchor drive for self-reliance in defence, says Rajnath Singh

The Minister said the State has the industrial capability, workforce, and innovation ecosystem to emerge as a defence manufacturing and technology hub

30 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
U.K. PM Starmer unveils defence funds to boost drone warfare capabilities

In one of his final big-ticket policy interventions after he announced his resignation last week, Mr. Starmer said the Defence Investment Plan will be backed by 298 billion of investment across the next four years

30 Jun 2026 10:15 pm
WHO sounds alarm on disease outbreaks in quake-hit Venezuela

By the latest official count, some 1,700 are dead and 5,000 are injured, with no governmental word on the number of missing. Other estimates place these in the tens of thousands

30 Jun 2026 10:10 pm
Myanmar denies ASEAN request for Suu Kyi meeting

Suu Kyi has vanished from the public eye and is serving a lengthy but unspecified sentence on a host of charges rights groups dismiss as fabricated

30 Jun 2026 10:08 pm
U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trumps proposed limits

The birthright citizenship order, which Mr. Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administrations broad immigration crackdown

30 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Attackers shoot dead two Guards members in Iran: state media

It was not immediately clear who was behind the shooting but Tehran has frequently blamed Kurdish separatist groups in the area for previous violence

30 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
Venezuela appreciates Indian teams efforts to help earthquake victims

The death toll from two powerful quakes in Venezuela crossed 1,700 on June 29, with thousands more injured and many more missing

30 Jun 2026 2:58 pm
30 Jun 2026 1:10 pm
Explosion in Monaco injuries 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, and suspected attacker flees to France

The explosion occurred around 9 p.m. at the entryway of a residence near the French border, injuring two adults and a child who were taken to hospitals in France, Monacos Minister of State said

30 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing

Hpakant has also witnessed vicious combat in recent months between the Myanmar military and opposition forces, vying for control of jade mining operations

30 Jun 2026 10:50 am
NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

Without intervention, space telescope Swift is expected to soon burn up in the atmosphere

30 Jun 2026 10:10 am
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy loophole

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers

30 Jun 2026 9:41 am
Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

The yen sank past 161.96 per dollar in London trade on Monday (June 29, 2026) for the first time since 1986

30 Jun 2026 9:23 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

Pakistan, also a key mediator, had said talks between Iran and the U.S. would resume Tuesday (June 30)

30 Jun 2026 7:53 am
Over 100 Venezuelans who were deported from U.S. hours before earthquakes are missing

A deportation flight from Miami had 146 Venezuelans onboard, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor

30 Jun 2026 5:05 am
Top U.S. court upholds $5 million Trump sex assault judgment

In May 2023, the federal civil court in Manhattan found Mr. Trump liable for a sexual assault on E. Jean Carroll, the former newspaper columnist, in a New York department store in 1996

30 Jun 2026 4:41 am
Trump calls U.S. housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

His comments highlight a growing tension between White House attempts to overhaul U.S. elections and address concerns over consumer affordability, both core parts of his Republican Partys campaign for November midterm elections

30 Jun 2026 4:35 am
Trump says U.S.-Iran meeting to take place in Qatar as Tehran denies any sit-down in coming days

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will be flying to Doha for high-level meetings this week, White House said

30 Jun 2026 2:58 am
JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport: FAA

The pilot of the Airbus A321, which had departed from Las Vegas, reported the strike at approximately 3,000 feet altitude while on final approach, the FAA said

30 Jun 2026 1:58 am
'Direct threat to regional peace': India strongly condemns Pakistan air strikes on Afghan territory

The MEA, in its statement, reiterates its unwavering support for Afghanistans sovereignty and territorial integrity

29 Jun 2026 11:30 pm