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China welcomes West Asia deal, calls for early opening of Strait of Hormuz

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian also said Beijing appreciates Pakistans mediation efforts

15 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
Marius Borg Hiby, son of Norways Crown Princess, sentenced to four years for rape

Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, Mette-Marit's son from a relationship prior to her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, was accused of 40 charges, carrying a maximum possible sentence of 16 years in prison

15 Jun 2026 1:50 pm
Defence Minister says Israel wont withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza

Katz said Israel plans to stay indefinitely in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip; Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

15 Jun 2026 1:14 pm
British PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

Keir Starmer said that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16

15 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
Russia says carried out massive strike on military sites in Kyiv

Ukrainian air force said that Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, mainly targeting the capital, adding that Ukrainian air defence units had downed 50 missiles and 582 drones

15 Jun 2026 1:04 pm
FIFA World Cup: Iran team arrive in U.S. for opener as nations reach peace deal in West Asia

Iranian fans in Tijuana give team warm sendoff before World Cup opener; Iranian Americans protest in LA over Iranian government's human rights abuses

15 Jun 2026 12:54 pm
Israeli far-right Minister Ben Gvir slams U.S.-Iran deal, urges stronger campaign in Lebanon

Trump's agreement does not bind us... we are not party to this agreement. It does not safeguard our security, Ben Gvir said on his Telegram channel, in what was the first reaction from an Israeli official to the deal.

15 Jun 2026 12:40 pm
U.S.-Iran peace deal: what we know so far?

As Washington and Tehran edge closer to sign peace deal, concerns remain over Irans nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz, and Israels ongoing hostility with Hezbollah. Heres what we know so far on the peace deal

15 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames

Amid near-daily pummelling of its cities by Russian drones and missiles, Ukraine has in recent weeks stepped up its own aerial attacks, which it says mostly target Russia's oil infrastructure to sap its profits that

15 Jun 2026 11:52 am
U.S.-Iran war: Maps, data and the story so far

As the U.S.-Iran war crossed the 100-day mark in June, here are graphics tracking the event

15 Jun 2026 11:02 am
Several Stanford students stage walkout as Google CEO Sundar Pichai begins speech

A report said that over 20,000 people, including 3,600 students, attended Stanfords 135th Commencement ceremony

15 Jun 2026 10:51 am
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war

Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine

15 Jun 2026 10:14 am
UN chief welcomes announcement of peace deal between U.S. and Iran

The Secretary-General expressed deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations

15 Jun 2026 9:58 am
The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-U.S. war

With Washington and Tehran agreeing on a deal announced on Monday (June 15, 2026) to halt the conflict, here is a recap of the some of the key figures killed in the war

15 Jun 2026 9:22 am
Oil prices down more than 4% after U.S.-Iran deal to open Hormuz

Meanwhile, Japans Nikkei 225 index jumped 4.99% and South Koreas benchmark Kospi index soared 5.54%

15 Jun 2026 9:02 am
Can India protect its seafarers in the Gulf? | Explained

How many Indian seafarers are working in the Gulf region? What happened to the three vessels attacked by the U.S. Navy? What sanctions were imposed on some ships? Does the foreign-flag status of the vessels limit Indias options? Do international maritime laws protect civilian crews?

15 Jun 2026 8:40 am
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at White House

Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White walked together from the Oval Office to the Blue Room Balcony to survey the Octagon and stood for the National Anthem as fighter jets thundered overhead. The crowd chanted USA! USA!

15 Jun 2026 8:39 am
Young woman who fell to her death in dramatic rope jump tragedy buried in Brazil

The video of Rodrigues de Freitas falling to her death has gone viral on social media platforms, where internet users are describing her death as a surreal case of negligence

15 Jun 2026 7:52 am
Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport

15 Jun 2026 7:35 am
West Asia LIVE: Oil prices down more than 4% after U.S.-Iran 'permanent' peace deal

Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will open on Friday after the official signing of the agreement

15 Jun 2026 7:24 am
U.S., Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

Trump said on Sunday that a peace deal with Iran is now complete, announcing the Strait of Hormuz is open and the United States will lift its naval blockade

15 Jun 2026 3:23 am
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Some 20,000 people gathered for a march that was initially peaceful but protesters later targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism, including the parked Tesla and the UN office

14 Jun 2026 11:07 pm
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to blow it after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal

Trump, who had said the deal could be signed on Sunday (June 14, 2026), has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him

14 Jun 2026 10:48 pm
Militants kill 20 in northwest Nigeria near Niger border: report

The attack happened after a lull in violence by Lakurawa in the past months, suggesting a resurgence of violence

14 Jun 2026 10:06 pm
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire

Over 1,73,200 people have been wounded since the start of the war, which was ignited by the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack into Israel. That attack killed some 1,200 people and took 251 others hostage

14 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
Indian Embassy working to repatriate body of seafarer who died aboard vessel in Oman

The Indian mission identified the deceased as Nishanth Uirthanathan, who was on board MT

14 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Iran says draft U.S. deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

Iran and the U.S. draft a deal easing sanctions and addressing nuclear issues within 60 days.

14 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in lead-up to anticipated U.S.-Iran deal

Iran has long made the cessation of fighting in Lebanon a condition for any wider agreement with the United States

14 Jun 2026 5:14 pm
Ukrainian drone strikes kill one, spark fire at oil facility in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country's forces had struck an oil facility that was important for the reserve of the aggressor state in the Yaroslavl region

14 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres

The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on June 8 has also left at least 40 people missing, according to updated tolls from the disaster agency

14 Jun 2026 2:51 pm
U.K. intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: Defence Ministry

The six-hour operation in the early hours was supported by aircraft, including Chinook helicopters, and navy vessels such as the frigate HMS Sutherland

14 Jun 2026 2:28 pm
Romania's President taps new PM to form government

Mr. Eugen Tomac withdrew his candidacy this morning, and under these circumstances, I am appointing Adrian Vestea as Prime Minister, Mr. Dan said in a statement

14 Jun 2026 1:31 pm
Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 protests

French and Swiss authorities have imposed extensive security measures as U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders attend a G7 summit of leading industrialised nations

14 Jun 2026 11:56 am
Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House

The unprecedented UFC Freedom 250 event will see 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship stars beat each other to a pulp in a giant arena called The Claw

14 Jun 2026 9:28 am
Jay Clayton | Golfer, lawyer, spymaster

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated the New York attorney and former SEC chief as the new Director of National Intelligence

14 Jun 2026 9:21 am
Why are there protests in PoK? | Explained

Why was the Joint Awami Action Committee formed in 2023 and what are their demands? What are the economic concerns in the region? Why is the demand for the abolishment of reservation for 12 refugee seats in the PoK Assembly at the heart of the protests? How has India reacted?

14 Jun 2026 8:37 am
Mayor shot dead in southern Mexico, investigation underway

Joel Bravo the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, a town of nearly 7,000 residents died in an armed attack, prosecutors in Oaxaca state said in a statement, without offering further details about the incident

14 Jun 2026 7:25 am
PM Modi arrives in France for first leg of two-nation visit

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the summit, Mr. Modi said Indias presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its rising global profile

13 Jun 2026 11:17 pm
Lebanese Army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby

The departure from the Army barracks in Kfar Tebnit came as the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages

13 Jun 2026 10:30 pm
China opposes U.S. move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

13 Jun 2026 10:23 pm
Trumps name is gone from the Kennedy Centers facade: top official

Workers begin removing Trumps name from Kennedy Center after judge ruled it was illegally added to the building

13 Jun 2026 10:10 pm
Attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers, Iranian service fee may feature in IORA meet

India is the current Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association; Although the IORAs charter explicitly bars members from raising issues that do not concern regional cooperation, in the broader scheme of things, India could look to utilise the forum for airing its concerns in the maritime space

13 Jun 2026 10:10 pm
Trump to meet Modi onthe sidelines of the G-7 summit, U.S. officials say

Official sources had confirmed to The Hindu earlier that Mr. Modi is expected to meet Mr. Trump onthe sidelines of the G-7 summittaking place in Evian, France on June 16-17

13 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
North Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says

The official cited the U.S. State Departments approval of a nearly $300 million foreign military sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea as the latest example

13 Jun 2026 7:11 pm
Watch: U.S.-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran are expected to sign a peace agreement within the next 24 hours, marking a major step toward ending months of conflict in West Asia. According to Sharif, both sides have agreed on a framework and finalized the text of the deal, with an electronic signing expected soon. Technical-level talks are set to follow next week as efforts continue to secure a lasting peace in the region.

13 Jun 2026 7:10 pm
Myanmar detains U.S. businessman who wrote about the 2021 coup: report

U.S. businessman Adam Castillo was detained in Myanmar over breach of trust related to his new book on the 2021 military coup

13 Jun 2026 5:43 pm
Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February

13 Jun 2026 4:44 pm
Swedish fighters intercept Russian jets near border

Swedish airspace was not violated in connection with the incidents, Swedens military said

13 Jun 2026 4:39 pm