Bid to free lorry trapped under railway bridge
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
Dubai is launching ambitious new projects blending AI, heritage, and urban design to enhance living, working, and visiting experiences. Key initiatives include the world's first AI-designed park, a dedicated Falcon Market celebrating Emirati culture, and an 8km lighting transformation of Dubai Creek. These developments aim to boost quality of life, preserve identity, and attract tourism, aligning with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Analysis-Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep
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Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a ship near Oman, highlighting the precarious nature of a tentative Iran war ceasefire. Tehran rejected a joint U.S.-Gulf statement challenging its control and toll demands. Meanwhile, oil prices dipped, and Saudi Aramco resumed loadings at its major terminal.
Release Epstein files or explain why not, US judge tells DOJ
A United States federal judge on Thursday, June 25, ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either release unredacted versions of key documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, or provide a legal justification for keeping them blacked out, in asharp rebuke to the DOJs handling of records that have been at the centre Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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
Trump foe John Bolton is set to plead guilty. Heres why the case didnt fall apart
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
Saudi doctor jailed for life for ramming car into German Christmas market killing 6
Singapore labour body to launch job placement for abandoned Indian, Bangladeshi workers
The workers were hired by three firms with a common Indian origin director who is believed to have fled the country without paying them for several months
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
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
China targeting half of power from non-fossil sources by 2030
UK TikToker charged with murder in Dubai, may face death penalty; claims she acted in self-defence
China's Xi pledges to establish security partnership with Cambodia
Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks
Moscow: The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday, June 26, reported intercepting 660 Ukrainian drones overnight over 12 Russian regions, as well as the illegally annexed Crimea, the Azov, and the Black Sea. It appeared to be one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian regions and the annexed Crimea since Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Saudi Arabia imposes travel ban on 3 African countries, halts visas over Ebola concerns
Philippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting
Three students were killed, and 20 others were wounded when the two suspects, aged 14 and 15 and armed with a handgun each, opened fire June 22 at the San Jose National High School in central Tacloban city
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply
Russia says shot down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry
Drones were destroyed over more than a dozen regions, including the Russian capital and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov, the Ministry said on Russia's state-run Max platform.
Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20 to 42 per cent worldwide
New Delhi: Apple has increased the starting prices of MacBook and iPad models by 20-42 per cent compared to their launch prices across the globe, including India, mainly due to higher memory chip costs. The new price list on Apple Indias website shows that the company has increased the price of the MacBook Pro built Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cocaine production at all-time high, global drug trade booming, UN report reveals
Crack cocaine use on the rise, particularly in Europe
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to visit Bidadi on Saturday for talks with farmers opposing the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project. Stressing that the issue is not about personal prestige, Kumaraswamy said he is only supporting farmers who have been protesting land acquisition for over 470 days.
Venezuela Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 235, IMF Says Monitoring Recovery Efforts on Debt Relief
The twin 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela, particularly in La Guaira, disrupting infrastructure, rescue operations and communications as international aid and emergency teams arrived.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte of misrepresenting Italy's role during the recent Iran conflict. Meloni clarified that Italy authorised only logistical and technical support at US bases and did not participate in military strikes against Iran.
Was Venezuela struck by earthquake doublet? Heres what we know so far
The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes were a doublet: a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a mainshock, this one with a magnitude of 7.5
From July 1, a new 36-page passport or its reissue for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost Rs 2,500 under the normal scheme, up from Rs 1,500 at present. The Tatkaal fee has been raised to Rs 5,000 from Rs 3,500.
Good news! Govt Removes Commercial LPG Curbs After Supply Improves; Businesses Get Relief
Bulk LPG supply has also been restored to 50% of pre-crisis levels, while the diversion of C3/C4 streams for LPG production has been reduced without affecting domestic LPG availability. The Centre has also directed oil companies to maintain consumer data and continue expanding PNG connectivity
Apple Hikes MacBook, iPad Prices in India by Up to Rs 1 Lakh: Check New Price List
Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 1 lakh. The move puts focus on the updated price list for buyers tracking the latest costs. Here is the full list of new prices that are already live on the company's Apple India website.
Stock markets remain closed on account of Muharram
Indian stock markets remained closed on Friday due to the Muharram holiday, with trading suspended across the NSE and BSE in all equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments.
West Asia war LIVE: 'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war, says IAEA head
Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors
US Senator Warner calls Iran conflict a war of choice
Washington: US Democratic Senator Mark Warner sharply criticised President Donald Trumps handling of the conflict with Iran, calling it a war of choice that has left the United States worse off economically and strategically while failing to achieve its stated objectives. Speaking during his weekly media availability, the Virginia Senator said that Congress was still Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought support for major projects and industrial upgrades. China expressed willingness to import more Bangladeshi products and invest in emerging sectors.
Ship struck in Hormuz as oil supertankers turn back again
The Ever Lovely, a medium-sized, Singapore-flagged container ship, was struck on the side and sustained damage to the bridge while it was sailing to the southeast of Oman
Former executive sues Meta over attempts to silence her memoir
A former Meta executive whose memoir, Careless People, provides an explosive insider account of her time at the social media giant, has sued the company for attempting to silence her. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California, claims the tech giants private arbitration order barring her from speaking about the company or Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war
Venezuela earthquake LIVE updates: Death toll climbs to 235
The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia: Ivory Coast rejoiced as players dropped to their knees on the pitch for a team photo peerless in national team history and they all pointed one finger toward the sky. One, for the West African teams first-ever trip to the World Cup knockout round. Why stop there? We arent setting any limits Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington: The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers. Appearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Mullin said the Department of Homeland Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden, both advance in FIFA World Cup
Arlington: Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday, June 25, night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup. Elangas impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the 62nd minute Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235
The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing
Judge halts Trumps election order to create federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trumps executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. US District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by Democratic President Barack Obama, sided with a coalition of nearly two dozen states that challenged the Republican presidents Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes climbs to 235
Caracas: Venezuelas health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on Thursday, June 25, after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings after twin powerful earthquakes left more than 200 people dead and many injured, while authorities warned the toll could Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Strait of Hormuz: UN agency halts evacuation after ship attacked
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN. The head of the International Maritime Organisation said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave
There would also be a ban on the sale of alcoholic products from Friday (June 26, 2026) evening onwards in Paris
U.S. House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress
Mr. Trump and Mr. Johnson were expected to discuss a legislative path forward for the SAVE America Act and rescheduling the signing ceremony for the housing bill. Mr. Johnson is the top Republican in the House
A surprise deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire trial leaves attorneys weighing next steps
King Charles III will not live in Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment
The decision was announced Thursday (June 25, 2026) during a briefing on royal finances at which Charles became the first British monarch to reveal the taxes he paid to the government
North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports
The tests involved an upgraded version of a 240-mm, 24-tube multiple rocket launcher system, tactical ballistic missiles, and a 155-mm self-propelled howitzer
In Washington, the Trump administration said its sending $150 million to support relief efforts by aid groups and the United Nations, according to a U.S. State Department news release
Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be a 'a 12-hour news story' today
Former youth pastor dies day he was set to appear in court for the death of his wife
A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore
New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence
Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda
He made the statement in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme organised by Bihar unit of the BJP, on the 51st anniversary of the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi in 1975
Four held in Ujjain for blowing up car in Muharram stunt; police rule out communal angle
Viral videos show a white van hanging through a crane about 40 feet from the ground which is blown up with firecrackers kept inside it, creating a significant explosion
UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
The head of the International Maritime Organization said the plan to move stranded ships out of the Persian Gulf through the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for the ships on the evacuation listt
Washington Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae
National Guard troops patrol the area around the roughly 2,000-foot-long (610-meter) basin on Washingtons National Mall in groups of threes and fours
Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war
Man in wheelchair stabbed outside shops
Tarique Rahman in China: Bangladesh discusses Teesta project in Beijing
China has said the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project would include dredging of more than 100 km of the river, which would allow better management of the rivers water and prevent erosion
FATF asks Myanmar to act against cyber scam threats, protect trafficking victims
The FATF noted that fraud and cyber scam activities in Myanmar remained extensive and presented significant illicit finance risks, despite steps taken to tackle such operations
Fresh dispute emerges over Strait of Hormuz transit routes despite ceasefire
Naval Force of IRGC warns vessels transiting the strait must use only routes officially designatedby Iran
Cargo ship reports suspected attack while crossing Hormuz
The vessel hit was the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely, according to British maritime risk management group Vanguard and three maritime security sources
China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm
While Britain, France and Germany said the activity endangered regional stability, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Chinas law-enforcement and patrol activities were aimed at maintaining regional stability and maritime order
Russia denies pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict; Minsk blames West
The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia wanted to use Belarus as a springboard to step up attacks on Ukraine, and that Moscow was threatening to cut financial support if it did not agree
Poland, Ukraine hold key Gdansk conference without Zelenskyy
Polish PM Donald Tusk called on the West to believe a post-war Ukraine will rise from the ruins like his native city Gdansk, largely destroyed during World War II, as he tried to dampen the diplomatic spat with Kyiv
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Woman found sister's body on bed, murder trial hears
US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
PepsiCo Beverages US CMO on Evolving Social Strategy and 'Modern Soda'
Iran, Israel exchange warnings as Lebanon talks continue
Jerusalem: Iran warned Israel to leave all Lebanese territory or face a humiliating defeat, while Israel reiterated that it would not withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, as US-backed negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese officials continued in Washington on Thursday, June 25, the 118th day since the Israel-US war on Iran Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
French Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients emissions
The four NGOs that took TotalEnergies to court said the laws reference to prevention of environmental risks encompasses both local pollution and climate change.
Abu Dhabi shuts down Safari Plaza restaurant over repeated food safety violations,
Couple jailed following cannabis and cash raid
Saudi TV reporter killed in Yemen after bomb planted on vehicle explodes
Venezuela quake response requires massive collective effort: UN aid chief
We are fully mobilised to support the people of Venezuela, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said in a statement.
'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
Planning a Saudi trip? Brits can stay up to 180 days under new electronic travel permit from July
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Venezuela earthquake: Death toll jumps to 164, 971 injured
Caracas: At least 164 people have died, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday, adding that rescue teams are rushing to the hardest-hit areas to free people trapped under rubble. Wednesday evenings 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Ditch your routine' warning as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its toll
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials
Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators face cellphone confiscation and legal punishment. This move has already disrupted official work, with many administrative processes halted. Rights activists warn the ban could further limit access to vital information and communication for Afghans, marking another step in the Taliban's control over public life.
Iraq urges OPEC to raise its quota
OPEC has esponded by launching a process to reassess its members states' capacities, the Ministry said
