Watch: U.S.- Iran war: Peace talks stall after Hezbollah rejects truce
A proposed Lebanon-Israel truce faces uncertainty after Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the conditional ceasefire announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys. Hezbollah is demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and a full Israeli withdrawal, while warning of renewed attacks on northern Israel.
Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death in L.A.; girlfriend's son is arrested
China ready to work with Myanmar to maintain border stability: Wang Yi
Beijing hopes Myanmar would ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his Myanmar counterpart Tin Maung Swe
India and China rolled out a series of measures in the last over one year to rebuild their relationship after it came under severe strain following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020
US actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles
Seven killed as Israel strikes in south Lebanons Tyre: civil defence
Israeli military issued new evacuation warnings for nine southern Lebanese towns and villages, with Lebanons state-run National News Agency reporting people were fleeing
Gunmen kidnap seven students from school in northwestern Nigeria
One student escaped and was in custody; the police said it wasn't clear where the students were taken but efforts were under way to rescue the remaining six
Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as Ministers
In a televised broadcast, Sultan Hassanal said he would continue to hold the key roles of Prime Minister, Defence Minister, and Finance Minister
Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
The volcanology agency said residents near rivers should also remain on alert for hazardous floods of volcanic material, known as lahar, if heavy rain occurs
UN nuclear watchdog says its been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that it was unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities that it has under the Safeguards Agreement of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
India condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon; seeks accountability
Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic, a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL, was killed when a mortar struck a UN position near Marji'yun on June 3
Is the war in Ukraine escalating?
Are civilian targets becoming central to battlefield strategy? Could the Ukraine war trigger a wider global crisis? Are external powers deepening their involvement in Ukraine? Is growing public discontent weakening support for the war in Russia?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit in years
The announcement came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels
96 US unicorns founded by India-born entrepreneurs: Study
Washington: Indian-born entrepreneurs account for the largest group of immigrant founders of billion-dollar companies, or unicorns, in the US, according to a new study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP). The US-based non-profit organisation found that 96 American unicorns were founded or co-founded by entrepreneurs of Indian origin. Among them is Perplexity AI, 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 .
Were going to make a deal: Trump on India-US trade agreement
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a good friend and signalling confidence that the two countries will reach a deal. Speaking at the White House during an event focused on coal and energy policy, Trump 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 .
How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices
With the US cattle herd already at a multi-decade low, the closure elevatedrecord-high beef prices by keeping more calves out of the US supply chain
Explainer: How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop West Asia violence
Three truces his administration has negotiated were meant to have stopped the warfare
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Peace talks stall after Hezbollah rejects truce
Hezbollah has rejected the Israel-Lebanon talks, while a previous ceasefire announced on April 17 has been breached daily, with Israeli troops deployed deep inside Lebanese territory and the Iran-backed militants continuing to attack Israel
US imposes sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel and family
The move escalates US pressure on Cubas leadership
U.S. House passes Bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trumps approach to the war and represents the Houses second major foreign policy break with Mr. Trump this week
Lebanon-Israel truce faces setback after Hezbollah refuses ceasefire proposal
Hezbollah vowed to continue resistance as Israel signalled it would not withdraw from southern Lebanon
Amazon launches next-generation Proteus robot as part of 10 billion Europe investment
The launch forms part of the companys 10 billion investment in its European fulfilment network, alongside broader expansion in robotics, AI-powered logistics, grocery delivery and its Alexa+ assistant.
Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event
Putin calls India a reliable partner, criticises Western pressure on India-Russia ties
Praising PM Modi and Indias growth, Putin said Russia will deepen ties with India and expects bilateral trade to reach USD 100 billion
Trump says PM Modi is a good friend; India and US will reach a trade deal
Trumps comments came after a US delegation concluded four days of trade negotiations in India, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact amid ongoing tariff discussions
India among Russia's top foreign trade partners: PM Mishustin
In the financial year 202425, total India-Russia trade reached an all-time high of about $68.7billion, up sharply from roughly $13billion in 2021, marking nearly a five - to six- fold increase over four years.
Trump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case
Despite serving as Trump's national security adviser, Bolton has emerged as a top critic of the president. Trump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case
Ecuadors disappeared: Inside one familys search for answers
Advocates warn that 51 people have disappeared during Ecuador's military operations, leaving loved ones without answers. Ecuadors disappeared: Inside one familys search for answers
In open letter to Putin, Zelenskyy calls for meeting and ceasefire
Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us and you. I am proposing a meeting, says Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Business in America: GM CEO Mary Barra
Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughters alleged abuser
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban President, Treasury website shows
The sanctions were announced as U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that the U.S. wanted Cuba to be a nicely run country.
Trump announces $700 million funding for coal plants, energy infrastructure
Today, were taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans, with the power of clean, beautiful coal, says U.S. President Donald Trump
Lufthansa plane nosedives onto tarmac at Frankfurt Airport as several injured
Several people have been injured after a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner due to fly from Frankfurt to Los Angeles collapsed onto the tarmac at Frank... Lufthansa plane nosedives onto tarmac at Frankfurt Airport as several injured
Iran war live: Israel and Lebanon truce agreed if Hezbollah stops attacks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of 'pilot' security zones inside Lebanon in which Hezbollah operat... Iran war live: Israel and Lebanon truce agreed if Hezbollah stops attacks
Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in letter to Putin and hints at coup in Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky has penned a letter directly to Vladimir Putin calling for a face-to-face meeting to end the war between Russia and Ukraine Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in letter to Putin and hints at coup in Russia
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
Dad of jailed neo-Nazi teenager says she was failed
Five Eyes alliance warns that China is targeting personnel via fake job ads
The alliance said Chinese agents pretending to be human resources consultants for legitimate-looking companies use websites such as LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to post job ads
U.K. fire crews battle blaze at Tata Steel's plant in Wales
The company said emergency services remain on site and are working with local teams to completely extinguish the fire
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group
The NGO's list is based on three criteria: lack of humanitarian funding, lack of media coverage, and lack of political will within the international community
Mali junta bans motorcycles outside cities and creates military zones to reduce militant attacks
Motorcycles are the primary means of transportation in rural areas of Mali and are used by rural residents and armed groups
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
'Highly probable' that American missing in Japan left intentionally: Police
Watch: TMC crisis: loyalists back Mamata, rebels stand firm | Above the Fold | 04.06.2026
From the deepening rift within the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal to the U.S. House vote on the Iran war and the latest developments in the deadly Delhi fire tragedy, here are the top stories of the day on Above the Fold.
Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'
Lawsuit Says a Memphis Police Task Force Waged a Harassment Campaign Against People Who Filmed Them
'Cocaine-fuelled' Brit jailed for life over murder of Saudi student Mohammed Algasim in Cambridge
Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
Former Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents, CNN reports
Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India from June 5
Announcing the dates of Mr. Khanal's India visit, the Nepal government on Thursday June 4, said in a statement that he will hold a formal meeting with Mr. Jaishankar in New Delhi.
Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem, in a written statement, said the agreement's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon under fire would mean surrender, defeat and achieving the enemy's goals
Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trumps priorities at stake
Delayed wages in UAE: Payroll activity soars 151% as firms race to meet new salary deadline
Indian man killed in Sharjah after alleged TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack
Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia
Gas prices are falling. Will it last? Experts explain
Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water after treaty suspension
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that New Delhi had not consulted Islamabad on the two Chenab River projects that he said would undermine the Indus Water Treaty
Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56
President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron pay tribute to a remarkable artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable, a statement said.
UAE announces public holiday for Islamic New Year, three-day weekend for employees
The EU will look for ways to make it quicker for the Western Balkan countries to join the bloc
Nine killed in overnight strikes in Gaza, says hospital
The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza city, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies
Oil industry warns Trump administration of price spikes within weeks
Watch: Kuwait releases footage of Iranian strike on airport
Kuwait City: Kuwaits Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released surveillance footage showing the moment a drone struck Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, killing an Indian national and injuring 63 others. The video, published on Thursday, June 4, combines recordings from several CCTV cameras and captures the impact on the passenger terminal. The 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 .
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024, study estimates
Pre-term birth complications and pneumonia were found to be the major causes of mortality among children under five
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024
New Delhi: A series of five research papers published in The British Medical Journal estimates that globally 4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024, including 2.3 million neonatal deaths. Mortality was found to be highest in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, even as researchers cited uncertainty in values due to data sparsity 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 .
UK lawmaker says she is suing Elon Musks company over fake Grok bikini images
London: A British lawmaker said Thursday, June 4, she is suing Elon Musks company xAI for invasion of privacy, alleging that fake images of her were created using the Grok chatbot. Jess Asato, a legislator with the governing Labour Party, says someone used Grok to create fake images of her in a bikini without her 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 .
Beijing bans four New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for visiting Taiwan
New Zealand's government said it would express concern about the travel bans to Beijing
India important strategic ally; pretty close to getting trade agreement done: Marco Rubio
When asked by Rep. Bill Huizenga about his recent visit to India, Rubio called India an important strategic ally, noting the Trump administrations efforts to strengthen the partnership and discuss market access
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U.S. strikes boat in Pacific Ocean, kills two over alleged drug smuggling
The latest attack brings the total number of those killed in U.S. boat strikes to at least 207 since the Trump administration began its offensive in September
11 killed in fire at elderly care home in Sri Lanka
A total of 51 residents were rescued from the facility, while seven injured persons remain hospitalised
Israel's defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire
Portugal, Austria among five nations elected to UN Security Council; Germany suffers setback
The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning from January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2028
Iran denies Kuwait airport strike, blames US Patriot missile
Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied responsibility for the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming that damage to the passenger terminal was caused by a malfunctioning US-made Patriot missile interceptor. The statement came after Kuwaiti authorities accused Iran of carrying out an attack that killed an Indian national, injured 63 people 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 .
Amid rising prices US consumers turn to credit cards, cut discretionary spending: Fed Report
Findings suggest that while overall economic activity in the United States continues to expand, households are becoming increasingly cautious with spending amid higher costs and uncertainty linked to global developments
U.S. House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
In the wake of the flare-ups, four lawmakers from the Republican party joined the Democrats to vote 215-208 in favour of the public rebuke against Mr. Trump
Will make former personal lawyer Todd Blanche permanent attorney general: Donald Trump
Todd Blanche currently serves as acting chief of the Justice Department after U.S. President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi
Sherpa Guide Missing for a Week on Mount Everest Rescued While Crawling to Base Camp
Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but he did not make it to base camp even though his client did
Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake'
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a serious mistake. The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions, the minister wrote on X. Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a complete cessation of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.
Trump says US held first-ever direct talks with Hezbollah
Washington: President Donald Trump has said that the United States had spoken directly with Hezbollah for the first time, adding that the group had agreed not to fire on Israel as Washington seeks to stabilise multiple conflicts across the Middle East. We actually spoke with Hezbollah for the first time ever, Trump told reporters at 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 .
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows exponential increase in nuclear forces
North Korea has conducted eight missile tests, in 2026, which may reflect its efforts to take advantage of eroding international norms to cement its nuclear status
SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk worlds first trillionaire
SpaceX, the space and satellite company led by billionaire Elon Musk, is planning a massive initial public offering (IPO) that could become make Musk the worlds first trillionaire. According to a regulatory filing released on Wednesday, June 3, SpaceX aims to raise around USD 75 billion through the proposed IPO. Expected valuation of SpaceX The 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 .
More than 1,000 humanitarian aid pallets enter Gaza, says UN
United Nations: Despite significant delays introduced at a new Israeli checkpoint, aid partners collected more than 1,000 pallets of essential supplies for Gaza in one day, UN humanitarians have said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Wednesday, June 3, said the pallets collected at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing 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 .
Scooter crash in India left student in coma and unable to remember her own name
Delhi to crack down on fire safety violations after blaze that killed 21
No Choppers, Tight Security: Amarnath Yatra Routes Declared No-Fly Zone Again
The Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) has announced that all pilgrimage routes to the Holy Cave Shrine, including the Pahalgam and Baltal axes, will remain under No-Fly Zone restrictions during the 2026 Amarnath Yatra. As a result, helicopter services for pilgrims have been suspended for the second consecutive year.
The Sensex fell over 400 points, while the Nifty declined more than 100 points in early trade. Realty, IT, pharma, and healthcare stocks led losses, whereas consumer durables, oil & gas, cement, and chemical stocks showed resilience.
