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GOP nominee for governor did the unthinkable in Iowa: Attack Big Agriculture
WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Xi Jinping pledges unwavering support to North Koreas Kim Jong Un
Beijing: Chinas President Xi Jinping, on a rare visit to long-term ally North Korea, on Monday, June 8, pledged Beijings unwavering support to its leader Kim Jong Un. Xis comments during his two-day visit came in the backdrop of Kim deepening ties with Russia in recent years, much to Chinas unease. This is the Chinese 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 .
A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines
WHO chief visits Ebola-hit Uganda
Of the 19 confirmed cases so far, 14 were among people who entered from DRC and five are Ugandan nationals, Mr. Tedros said on X
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
From athlete to elected politician: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
Sensex sheds nearly 720 points as oil surge and global worries hit investor sentiment
The Sensex plunged 719 points to close at 73,524, while the Nifty fell over 1 per cent to settle at 23,123. Investor sentiment weakened after reports of Iranian missile strikes on Israel heightened geopolitical concerns and raised fears of disruptions to global oil supplies.
Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to visit China in mid-June
Nepal FM Shishir Khanal is expected to meet the Chief of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Haixing, besides holding bilateral meetings with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
Israel and Iran trade strikes, imperiling fragile ceasefire in war's 100th day
Andhadhun, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu, is undoubtedly one of the best Bollywood films, and recently, Varun Dhawan revealed that he and Kangana Ranaut were the original cast for the movie.
Sri Lankan opposition leaders launch protest in support of former intelligence chief
Suresh Sallay was admitted to the National Hospital last night due to his resorting to a fast unto death, alleging degrading treatment under detention since late February
Three Air India aircraft damaged by loose ground equipment during Delhi storm; probe launched
An investigation has been launched after three Air India aircraft were damaged at Delhi's IGI Airport when strong winds and rain displaced ground equipment, highlighting the risks sudden storms pose to airport operations.
India, China should stick to right strategic perception of being cooperative partners: Beijing
The two sides need to handle the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, expand cooperation, and promote steady development of China-India relations, says top Chinese official
Trumps Iran dealmakers were targets of Israel spying: Pentagon
The Pentagons military intelligence arm has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to critical, its highest possible designation, amid growing alarm that Israeli spy agencies are aggressively monitoring senior American officials to extract information about the Trump administrations internal deliberations on ending the war with Iran. NBC Newsfirst reported the development on Friday, June 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 says Israel and Iran 'looking to do an immediate ceasefire'
United Nations urge Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan did not specify how many women had been affected
Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump's worst and most dangerous appointment
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russias influence
YEREVAN, June 8: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan early Monday claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russias influence in the South Caucasus state, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81 per cent of the vote. Pashinyan and the governing Civil Contract party were looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia, including distancing the former Soviet republic from Moscow, seeking to join the European Union [] The post Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russias influence appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
U.K. PM Keir Starmer set to ban harmful social media for under-16s
Keir Starmer is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last December
'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
In first papal speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for migrants and international law
UAE grants 3-day weekend to students, private sector and government employees for Islamic New Year
UAE residents will enjoy a public holiday on Monday, June 15, 2026, for the Islamic New Year. This official break, announced by FAHR and MoHRE, grants both public and private sector employees a three-day weekend. Schools and educational institutions will also observe the holiday, with normal operations resuming Tuesday.
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Powerful 7.8 earthquake kills 19 in Philippines, sparks tsunami
Manila: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami 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 .
Beleaguered in DC, Platner enters his comfort zone
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
Israel, Iran exchange fire as war escalates on 100th day
Dubai: Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday, June 8, in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemens Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Israel launched strikes on central and 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 .
Donald Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his no new wars campaign message
I don't like these endless wars; this is not an endless war; we've been doing this for three months, says U.S. President Donald Trump
Major earthquake in Philippines kills at least 16, spawns yard-high tsunami
Talks begin in Cairo on advancing fragile Gaza ceasefire
Despite the Gaza truce technically in effect since October, daily violence has rocked the territory, over half of which is under Israeli military control in defiance of the ceasefire's terms
Netahyahu defies Trumps ultimatium on Iran, Lebanon again and again and again
On Sunday night, June 7, Donald Trump told three news organisations the same thing: he was in control. He toldFox Newsa peace deal with Iran was days away. He toldAxiosthat Israel would not retaliate for Irans missile strikes. He told theFinancial Timesthat Benjamin Netanyahu wont have any choice but to accept whatever Washington decides, because 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 .
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.
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
Dollar scales two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up
Clashes between protesters and police kill seven in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: officials
At least three civilians were killed and 40 wounded in the clashes.
Hong Kong proposes to let leader John Lee decide what counts as national security offence
After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand
Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Israeli settler attacks and the deadly shooting of a Palestinian baby over the weekend in the nearby West Bank
U.K. parliamentary group raises concern over 'escalating' tensions in PoK
The letter was sent to the U.K. Foreign Office on June 6, 2026, by the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, signed by nearly 30 MPs, and urged the British government to engage proactively and use all appropriate diplomatic channels to encourage de-escalation and a peaceful resolution in the region
Trump rejects claims Iran war betrays his no new wars pledge
Bridgewater: President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of No new wars that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBCs Meet the Press, said he didnt guarantee there would be no 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 .
Watch: Donald Trump storms out of NBC interview
Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBCs Meet the Press after he repeatedly made claims that the US 2020 presidential elections was rigged. The US presidents abrupt exit came during a tense exchange between himself and NBCs Kristen Welker during the interview in Wisconsin.
Tsunami advisory issued for Japans Pacific coasts
Tokyo: Japans weather agency on Monday, June 8, issued tsunami advisories for the coastal areas from Ibaraki Prefecture on the countrys eastern Pacific coast to the island prefecture of Okinawa in the south after a strong earthquake struck the Philippines. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the waters in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, according 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 .
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
Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are 'provocative act'
China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on delimiting their maritime boundaries, viewing that as involving waters off Taiwan
Why the Nepal-India Reset Could Redefine South Asia's Strategic Future
The recent meeting between Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signals a potential reset in Nepal-India relations, focusing on development, connectivity, energy, digital cooperation, and security rather than past disputes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim
Sway over North Korea could help Xis dealings with U.S. Kim needs Xis support for his push for nuclear state
Israel closes Gaza crossings amid tensions with Iran
Israel said the closure would not affect the humanitarian situation in the region since adequate aid had already been delivered since the ceasefire began
Police offer $20,000 reward in killing of Indian national in U.S.
The Consulate General of India in New York expressed condolences at the tragic incident and said it is extending all possible assistance to Kunchas family
Ukrainian drone kills one in Russia-annexed Crimea, Moscow-installed Governor says
Drone raid sirens were sounded in the early hours of Monday (June 8, 2026) in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a major export hub for oil and grains in Russias Krasnodar region
7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Manila: A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Mindanao region in southern Philippines early Monday, the US Geological Survey said. No information on damage was immediately available. Also Read5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27 The epicentre was 24.7 km west-southwest of Burias, Philippines, at a depth of 35 km. It struck 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 .
Armenia's ruling party leads parliamentary vote with 54% in early results
The preliminary data, from about 16% of Armenia's polling stations, showed the pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance in second place, with about 22% of the votes
West Asia war LIVE: Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such escalation since April ceasefire
Oil prices were up more than $2 a barrel after Israel launched renewed strikes on Lebanon despite a truce between the two countries
Trump urges Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran as peace deal nears
According to reports, Trump told Netanyahu that a peace agreement could be reached within days and also called on Iran to return to the negotiating table.
Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says very close to peace deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has asked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate to Irans latest barrage of missiles, saying it would jeopardise the ongoing negotiations for a peace deal to end the three-month long conflict. US media outlet Axios reported that after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, Trump spoke to []
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after US-supported ceasefire deal
The strike hit a residential building, damaging four of its seven floors. An unexploded weapon was found in the rubble
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon
U.S. crude futures were up $2.10, or 2.32%, at $92.64 per barrel as of 0013 GMT, while Brent crude futures rose $2.33, or 2.5%, to $95.42 a barrel
Christian Eriksen caused fresh alarm in Odense after collapsing during Denmarks friendly against Ukraine, prompting immediate medical treatment and the abandonment of the match. The midfielder was later confirmed to be conscious and stable, with Denmarks medical team crediting his implantable defibrillator for responding as intended. The incident, eerily reminiscent of Euro 2020, drew emotional scenes and widespread relief across football.
Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao in Philippines, GFZ says
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat to the earthquake.
A mass shooting in Kansas City left nine people injured just days before England's arrival for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing renewed attention to tournament security preparations. Police stressed the incident was unrelated to the World Cup and occurred away from official venues. All victims are expected to survive as authorities continue investigating while teams prepare to arrive.
Powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami threat issued
German Research Centre for Geosciences had initially estimated the magnitude at 7.3 before revising it higher
Iran fires missiles at Israel, raising fears of renewed West Asia conflict
The escalation follows Israeli strikes in Beirut and comes as international mediators seek to revive negotiations between Tehran and Washington
Gaza health officials say 10 killed in Israeli attacks
In a separate incident, Israeli naval forces shot dead a fisherman in the early hours of Sunday, on June 7, the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah said after receiving his body.
China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation
Irans top negotiator threatens U.S. targets over Lebanon escalation
The comments from Irans Parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, follow Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Lebanons capital, a stronghold of Irans ally Hezbollah.
U.K., France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks
The leaders supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with active U.S. and European participation - to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations, they said in a joint statement with Mr. Zelenskyy.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian magnate Abramovich came to Kyiv with offer of help
U.S. considers buying Chagos Islands: reports
President Trump has been consistent in his position that the United Kingdom should not give away the British Indian Ocean Territory, which includes our joint U.S.-U.K. military facility on the Diego Garcia atoll, a U.S. official told Reuters.
Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones
Israel says Iran launches missiles at it in first such bombardment since ceasefire in April
The Israeli army must stop its attacks on southern Lebanon and the suburbs, and if it expands its attacks to that region or responds to Irans action, it will face more devastating and regrettable blows, said General Ali Abollahi, the head of the Khatam al-Anbiya command.
Putin risks nuclear disaster as Russian drone strikes Chernobyl fuel storage building
Ukraine says Russia hit a fuel storage building at the Chernobyl nuclear plant as International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the inci... Putin risks nuclear disaster as Russian drone strikes Chernobyl fuel storage building
Britain's defence gap laid bare amid warnings delays to spending plan undermine UK credibility
The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) was expected last year but may not be published until July - experts warn the UK needs significant spending to close... Britain's defence gap laid bare amid warnings delays to spending plan undermine UK credibility
Iran war live: Missiles fired at northern Israel as air force scrambles to intercept
Iran war live: Missiles fired at northern Israel as air force scrambles to intercept Iran war live: Missiles fired at northern Israel as air force scrambles to intercept
Armenians go to polls in test of PMs pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues. Armenians go to polls in test of PMs pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Peru votes in a presidential runoff seen as test of Latin America's rightward shift
Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement
There was no immediate word of casualties
Greek police arrest a Palestinian man on suspicion of planning attacks
Police said in a brief statement the man is also under investigation for traveling abroad to undergo training
She was a first lady at 19. Now shes making her fourth attempt to win Perus presidency
South Korea's President orders probe into ballot shortage issue
Local elections in the country last week were hit by a ballot shortage that prevented some eligible voters from casting their ballots
Couple sentenced to death for rape and murder of girl in Bangladesh's fastest trial
Under Bangladeshi law, death sentences awarded by trial courts must be reviewed and confirmed by the High Court before they can be carried out
OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure
The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world's biggest-ever supply crisis
Will work with Iran to destroy its enriched uranium: Trump
Washington: The US will work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its highly enriched uranium if it is able to cut a deal with Tehran to end the three-month-old war between the countries, US President Donald Trump said. Trump, in an interview to NBC News Meet the Press programme, said that in the absence of 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 says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done
Trump also said that he was not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a short-term deal with Tehran
Donald Trump ends tense 'Meet the Press' interview, walks away from host
