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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
Watch: Venezuela earthquake: death toll shoots to 589, several countries to the rescue

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela rose to 589, with 2,980 injured, acting President Delcy Rodrguez said early on Friday, June 26. Rescuers were boosted by international teams, as they raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings. India too has stepped in to help, with two Indian Air Force C-17s taking-off with medical teams and 35 tons of emergency supplies, as well as a military field hospital, as announced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday.

26 Jun 2026 9:58 pm
Watch: Eight arrested over Ram temple donations scandal | Above the Fold | 26.06.2026

From arrests over the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations and a standoff between Nihang Sikhs and the police in Uttarakhand, to the release of the names of servicemen who died during Operation Sindoor, the rising death toll from Venezuelas earthquakes, revised fuel prices, higher Apple product prices, FIFA highlights, and more.

26 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say

Two glass panels on a high floor were damaged. There was no immediate official comment.

26 Jun 2026 7:30 pm
Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say

NIOC is telling Indian buyers that Iranian crude would be $3 to $4 a barrel cheaper than similar regional grades on a landed basis, they said

26 Jun 2026 6:22 pm
Hezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

Lebanese authorities reported six deaths in Israeli attacks this week.

26 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
What do genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity mean?

International criminal law defines genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and recognises that these offences may be committed against children and produce child specific harms

26 Jun 2026 4:48 pm
Omega block: What is the weather phenomenon driving Europes heatwave

An omega block is a stalled, -shaped wind pattern that confines air within it, preventing ventilation. This leads to a build-up of heat, resulting in oppressive conditions

26 Jun 2026 3:33 pm
Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, says IAEA chief

U.N. inspectors have already held an initial exchange with Iranian officials to discuss technical issues, says Mr. Grossi

26 Jun 2026 3:17 pm
U.S. Supreme Courts ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact

The Supreme Court s decision allowing President Donald Trumps administration to end temporary legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants may affect people from many other countries

26 Jun 2026 2:19 pm
Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant again, reports say, in heavy overnight drone attack

Regional governor Dmitry Milyayev said an industrial facility in Novomoskovsk, 200 km (125 miles) south of Moscow, had been damaged

26 Jun 2026 2:16 pm