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'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
Azerbaijan slams ally Israels recognition of Armenian genocide

Azerbaijan and Israel are allies but Baku's closest foreign partner is Turkey and the Caucasus country hinted the move by Israel could hit their bilateral relations

29 Jun 2026 11:08 pm
Senior Lebanese official slams U.S.-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions

The Lebanon war has been a central part of diplomacy towards ending the wider U.S.-Iran conflict

29 Jun 2026 10:53 pm
Bihar Governor Hasnain and Minister of State Margherita likely to represent India at Khameneis funeral

Commentators described the funeral in Tehran as a big opportunity for India to restructure its West Asia policy; they said that the choice of the delegation indicated that India had not recognised the importance of the event.

29 Jun 2026 10:34 pm
Irans President says $6 billion in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as U.S. talks challenged

Masoud Pezeshkians mention of the funds appear aimed at selling the Iranian public on the interim deal

29 Jun 2026 10:29 pm
Watch: CBSE Eases Three-Language policy for class 7, 8 and 9 | Above the Fold | 29.06.2026

In this episode, we begin with a detailed discussion on CBSEs proposed three-language policy; Europes worsening heatwave; key updates on Ram Temple developments, the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case, a Mumbai police arrest linked to poison capsules during a Muharram procession, protests over the Maharashtra TET paper leak, and the latest FIFA news updates.

29 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
Burnham to create No. 10 North as U.K. PM, oversee massive decentralisation

Mr. Burnham said he would build the broadest possible coalition of people to lift Britain back up

29 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time

29 Jun 2026 8:20 pm
Turkey strongly condemns Israeli incursions in Syria

These attacks, which trample on the lives and property of the Syrian people and make life increasingly difficult for civilians in the region, constitute a flagrant violation of international law, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry

29 Jun 2026 8:03 pm
Israeli strike hits tent in central Gaza, killing three, including a child

Israeli forces fatally shot a 15-year-old Palestinian teenager during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Monday (June 29), the Palestinian health ministry said, as violence surges in the Israeli-occupied territory.

29 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Zelenskyy condemns horrific attacks as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones have killed at least eight civilians and injured 35 others

29 Jun 2026 7:21 pm
Five dead in shooting at German youth welfare centre: police

Five people were fatally injured, and additional individuals sustained injuries. The suspected gunman and a second alleged perpetrator were arrested, says police

29 Jun 2026 7:14 pm
Turkey must be included in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit

Turkey's indispensable contributions to European security are sometimes overlooked; Turkey wanted to participate in all defence and security initiatives on the continent, said Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

29 Jun 2026 6:52 pm
Private channel suspended in Pakistan for 15 days over sectarian content

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on June 29 suspended with immediate effect Geo News licence for 15 days, saying the channel was liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers

29 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Europes deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, takes aim at Ukraine

This heatwave is the most severe ever recorded in Europe, and would have been virtually impossible this early in the summer without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

29 Jun 2026 5:52 pm
Trump says Iran requested meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing scheduled

The U.S. President has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days

29 Jun 2026 5:51 pm
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

Twenty Japanese entities, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, have been placed on a control list, which prohibits Chinese and foreign exporters from selling to them dual-use items made in China

29 Jun 2026 2:43 pm
German Foreign Minister, U.S. counterpart to discuss new burden-sharing arrangement in NATO

Mr. Wadephul and Mr. Rubio will discuss how we can achieve a new burden-sharing arrangement within the alliance and secure stable, long-term support for Ukraine at next weeks NATO summit in Ankara

29 Jun 2026 12:35 pm
Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed

The strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorists came in after a paramilitary Rangers headquarters in Karachi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) was attacked by militants, Information Minister Atta Tarar said

29 Jun 2026 11:03 am
Can neutral ships be lawfully attacked?

What protections does international law afford neutral merchant vessels? When can neutral ships lawfully lose that protection? Can oil tankers and blockade runners be treated as military targets? What legal remedies are available to India after the deaths of its seafarers? How does international law regulate attacks?

29 Jun 2026 9:44 am
Pakistan issues directives to arrest illegal Afgan nationals from July 10

The notification said provincial authorities will be required to submit daily reports on arrests and enforcement actions

29 Jun 2026 8:05 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. says Iran talks to continue, 'both sides' standing down after clashes

The U.S. and Iran have traded strikes in recent days despite a fragile June 17 MoU aimed at ending the conflict

29 Jun 2026 8:00 am
U.S., Iran agree to stand down and hold talks in Doha on June 30: report

U.S. official said technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of MoU

29 Jun 2026 5:25 am
Russian attacks killfive in Ukraine, local officials say

Strikes on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia killed two people and injured 16, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said

29 Jun 2026 4:31 am
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
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

An interim deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war called for the Strait, which once saw a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas pass through it, to see transits resume

28 Jun 2026 12:47 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