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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
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
What is Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement? Everything to know

The U.S. State Department has brokered a landmark framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, sealing a diplomatic breakthrough in Washington. Heres what you should know about the agreement.

27 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
South Korea ex-first lady handed 7 years in jobs-for-gifts case

Kim Keon Hee was found guilty of accepting high-value precious metals in exchange for favours in personnel appointments, according to the livestreamed ruling

27 Jun 2026 10:42 am
U.S. seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said the domains were identified with the assistance of soccer governing body FIFA and others, including NBC Universal and Warner Brothers

27 Jun 2026 10:33 am
Trump unveils new U.S. passport featuring his image

He will be the first sitting U.S. President featured in Americans travel documents

27 Jun 2026 9:46 am
Utah declares state of emergency, restricts fireworks as U.S. largest wildfire grows

The National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning as dry, windy conditions provided fuel for more fires across the western U.S.

27 Jun 2026 9:03 am
How Trumps posts on Iran zigzagged during the war

U.S. Presidents social media messaging reveals how his rhetoric on the Islamic Republic repeatedly swungbetween warnings of destruction, calls for regime change and overtures of diplomacy; four months since the conflict unfolded, whether strategy or contradiction, it is difficult to ignore that one issue has quietly disappeared from Washingtons public messaging regime change in Tehran

27 Jun 2026 8:31 am
U.K. sets new June temperature record for third day in a row: Met Office

A provisional 37.3 C record temperature was chalked up in Santon Downham, a village in Suffolk, in southeast England, said the Met Office, breaking the previous high of 36.9C set earlier

27 Jun 2026 7:57 am
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Philippines

The 7.8-magnitude tremor that hit Mindanao on June 8 brought down buildings, triggered landslides and displaced thousands on the southern island, while also setting off tsunami warnings across the region

27 Jun 2026 7:36 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade strikes, putting new strain on ceasefire

Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in first step toward peace, says Rubio

27 Jun 2026 7:15 am
Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in first step toward peace, Rubio says

The officials did not share details on the agreement that was signed by Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States

27 Jun 2026 5:26 am
UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack

Some 115 vessels and around 2,500 seafarers were able to sail through the strait before evacuations were paused, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told a virtual news conference

27 Jun 2026 4:59 am
Thank you, says Trump as Telangana names Hyderabad road after him

Mr. Trump's remarks on Truth Social came after the Telangana government named a road adjoining the US Consulate in the southern Indian city as Donald Trump Avenue.

27 Jun 2026 4:53 am
California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinsteins rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced

The decision came a day after prosecutors in New York decided Weinstein would not face a fourth trial , dropping the #MeToo-era case after the accuser said she could not bear to testify again.

27 Jun 2026 4:47 am
U.S. strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran

27 Jun 2026 4:14 am
Beijings ties with Bangladesh does not target any third party, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

China expressed support to Bangladesh to take up the comprehensive Teesta river project; Rahman conveys Dhakas commitment to one China policy; earlier China backed Bangladesh in supporting its sovereignty and territorial integrity

27 Jun 2026 2:08 am
Tragic evening: On the earthquake in Venezuela

Venezuelas quake holds lessons on the importance of preparedness

27 Jun 2026 12:02 am
IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The attack followed a joint declaration by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including Oman, after a meeting attended by the United States, stating that there should be no tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the strait.

26 Jun 2026 11:06 pm
Russia-annexed Crimea declares emergency amid Ukraine strikes

The announcement comes amid fuel shortages and power cuts triggered by the Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities across Crimea, the rest of Russian-occupied Ukraine and southern Russia.

26 Jun 2026 11:03 pm
South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

The announcement comes as both Koreas accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia

26 Jun 2026 10:42 pm
Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

Mr. Bolton is accused of sharing sensitive information with two relatives for possible use in a memoir he was writing, including notes on intelligence briefings and meetings with senior government officials and foreign leaders

26 Jun 2026 10:26 pm
BJP accuses Congress-led govt. in Kerala of promoting alcohol consumption

BJP MP and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi described the decision to reduce excise tax on low-alcohol liquor by nearly half as disastrous

26 Jun 2026 10:24 pm
Muharram processions held across Kashmir; CM Omar, L-G Sinha joinmourners

Shia Muslims hold processions to mark Ashura in Srinagar and other parts of J&K; marches carried out under tight security

26 Jun 2026 10:23 pm