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Trump warns US will strike Iran very hard tonight, threatens control of oil infrastructure

Trump claimed Irans military capabilities have been severely weakened and suggested Washington could take control of Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, in the future

11 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
US launches second day of strikes on Iran, Iran fires back at Gulf states, Jordan

Kuwait closed its airspace for several hours because of the Thursday morning attack, but did not elaborate on any damage

11 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
India reaffirms support for two-state solution, announces $2.5 million contribution to UNRWA

Calls for sustained ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalation in West Asia at UN Security Council debate

11 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Canada introduces bill to restrict social media access for under-16s

Bill C-34, introduced by Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller, aims to establish a legal framework to tackle online harms in Canada

11 Jun 2026 12:13 pm
IMO condemns ship attack near Strait of Hormuz, three seafarers reported missing

Three seafarers missing after projectile strike near Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions

11 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
Global displacement falls in 2025 for first time in a decade but long-term refugee crisis persists, says UNHCR

UNHCR reports sharp rise in returns to Afghanistan and Syria amid West Asia conflict shaping new displacement trends

11 Jun 2026 12:09 pm
US controls Strait of Hormuz: Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran

He asserted that US operations have ensured the continued movement of commercial shipping and oil through the key waterway despite Iranian opposition

11 Jun 2026 10:09 am
Kuwait closes its airspace following Iranian attacks

Kuwait said the airspace closure followed the Iranian aggressions and potential risks to civil aviation traffic in the region

11 Jun 2026 9:59 am
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US strikes, escalating Gulf tensions

The IRGC warned that any ship attempting to pass through the strategic waterway could be targeted, raising fears of a major global oil supply disruption

11 Jun 2026 5:49 am
Florida Supreme Court allows new GOP-drawn US House maps ahead of midterm elections

Critics say the map is a case of partisan gerrymandering that weakens voter representation, while supporters argue it follows constitutional rules and meets election deadlines

11 Jun 2026 5:39 am
US inflation climbs to 4.2% and hits 3-year high amid rising fuel costs

The increase marks the third straight monthly gain, intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs interest rate decisions

11 Jun 2026 5:12 am
US military launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns of further escalation

US Central Command said the attacks targeted multiple Iranian sites in response to what it called continued aggression from Tehran

11 Jun 2026 5:09 am
US dismantles overseas birth tourism networks, revokes hundreds of visas

The State Department said embassies across Europe, West Africa, and North Africa uncovered organised schemes involving visa fraud, coaching systems, and coordinated travel arrangements

10 Jun 2026 10:56 pm
US hits Iran-linked arms network with fresh global sanctions

According to the U.S. Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control, nine of those designated are based in China and Hong Kong and were involved in facilitating procurement and financial transactions, including activity tied to a clandestine banking network

10 Jun 2026 10:45 pm
Trump says Iran will pay the price as tensions escalate in region

Trump said Tehran had delayed negotiations and called it all talk and no action, while hinting at possible new US strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.

10 Jun 2026 10:36 pm
10 Jun 2026 9:46 pm
Trump warns Iran of very hard attacks if peace deal fails

Speaking at the White House, he said the U.S. could resume bombing, citing Irans alleged involvement in downing an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz

10 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
US launches airstrikes on Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash, prompting retaliation

Iran retaliates with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end the war.

10 Jun 2026 2:15 pm
Indian-American co-founders drone boat powers historic US rescue mission in Hormuz

The rescue operation by the drone boat Corsair, developed by Saronic Technologies, was the first of its kind mission to be carried out by the US Armed Forces

10 Jun 2026 12:45 pm
Iran's IRGC drones strike US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The strike came in response to what the IRGC described as US attacks on several locations in southern Iran earlier in the day

10 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Indian students in US fast-track education loan repayments amid visa, job worries

Borrowers opt for higher instalments and lump-sum payments citing job security and potential return to India

10 Jun 2026 8:45 am
More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster

Wall Street pulled back from highs on chip sector weakness despite broad gains; focus shifts to US inflation data and Fed outlook

10 Jun 2026 8:35 am
Iran says foreign forces in proximity to its territory should leave

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urges withdrawal after Trump comments on downed US Apache helicopter in Strait of Hormuz

10 Jun 2026 8:35 am
South Korean shares fall over 2% on heightening West Asia conflict

KOSPI drops amid US strikes on Iran; foreigners turn net sellers as bond yields edge higher

10 Jun 2026 8:25 am
US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

Iran's top diplomat says foreign military forces near its territory are at constant risk and later vowed that there would be a response to the new US strikes

10 Jun 2026 8:17 am
US Army helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz, crew members safe: Trump

The incident comes as Iran-Israel tensions intensify, energy markets remain unsettled and diplomatic efforts continue to secure a possible ceasefire deal

9 Jun 2026 4:03 pm
Trump says peace talks on track after Israel-Iran clashes end

Speaking at an event on Monday, Trump predicted a swift end to the war and a subsequent fall in oil prices

9 Jun 2026 2:23 pm
US lawmakers urge tighter rules on contract chipmakers supplying Chinese firms overseas units

This comes after the Trump administration last week moved to halt a potential loophole that may have led companies to export advanced chips such as those made by Nvidia to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China.

9 Jun 2026 11:53 am
Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia, Crimea

Ukrainian forces targeted oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, escalating economic pressure amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts

9 Jun 2026 8:03 am
US to launch $750 premium visa service for faster interview appointments

The programme will run from July 1 to December 31 across select US embassies and consulates, as visa processing delays continue globally

9 Jun 2026 6:12 am
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore Cuba, shakes buildings in Havana

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami warning or watch was issued

9 Jun 2026 1:02 am
US judge strikes down Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful tax

The courts decision overturns a policy that had sharply reduced H-1B applications.

9 Jun 2026 12:13 am
Iranian military says it is halting offensive operations

While announcing the pause, Tehran warned that any further aggression by Israel or its allies, including actions in southern Lebanon, would trigger a much stronger response

8 Jun 2026 5:32 pm
South Korea names first female PM in decades to lead AI push

Han will become the countrys second female premier, assuming her appointment is approved by the national assembly, elevating a former technology executive to one of the nations highest political posts.

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
New referendum would flip Brexit result 10 years on, poll finds

Despite growing support for rejoining the EU, opinion remains split along generational and party lines. Younger voters overwhelmingly favor reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the bloc

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
China dominates low-carbon industrial projects, US lags, report says

The total pipeline of announced low-carbon industrial projects is 969 in sectors that include chemicals, aviation, cement and metals

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Goldman Sachs no longer expects Fed interest-rate cut this year

The Goldman Sachs report followed the release of firm US job growth data for May that suggested a resilient labour market, fuelling expectations for a rate hike this year

8 Jun 2026 9:52 am