U.S., Iran confirm deal signed to end West Asia war
A U.S. official said the signing took place during a dinner with Frances President
EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform
Denmark, Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands and others have already been exploring options to set hubs up
Text of U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released by U.S.
The following is the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior U.S. official to reporters on Wednesday
Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russias strategic partnership with ASEAN nations
Bangladesh PMs adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025
Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airport in Delhi, say sources
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U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a choppy moment in the U.S.-India relationship
1 killed in plane crash on Texas highway
Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan was engaging in intelligence theft, infiltration, and sabotage activities, escalating cross-strait confrontation and undermining cross-strait relations
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, says U.S. government
At the end of February, the U.S. government terminated its contracts with Anthropic after it refused to allow its tools to be used for fully automated strikes or the mass surveillance of Americans
West Asia LIVE: Iran and U.S. to embark on two months of peace talks on June 19
Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts planned attacks targeting White House UFC show, director says
The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are unsealed later
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region; no danger of tsunami
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said
President Donald in mid-July: U.S. Embassy
The announcement comes during a visit by the U.S. special presidential envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, to Baghdad
Peter Pellegrini to be Slovakias President as ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok concedes defeat
Mr. Pellegrini, 48, who favors a strong role for the State, heads the left-wing Hlas (Voice) party that finished third in the vote and joined a governing coalition with Mr. Fico and the ultranationalist Slovak National Party
Taiwan fires rockets in Chinas direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill
The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility
U.S.-Iran deal: Iranian FM Araghchi says end of war includes end of Israel's occupation of Lebanon
Iranian state television quoted the top official making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in an on-screen graphic
Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts
The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill
Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.
India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says
India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential
Moscow oil refinery damaged in Ukrainian drone attack: Mayor
The plant, Gazpromneft refinery, processed 11.6 million tonnes of oil, producing 2.9 million tonnes of petrol and 3.2 million tonnes of diesel in 2024
What is the B-52 bomber that crashed at a U.S. air base in California?
The B-52 bomber, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons including bombs and cruise missiles, has a wingspan of about 185 feet and a length of 159 feet
Tesla presented misleading Full Self-Driving safety data to European regulators
Regulators in other European countries have been inundated by drivers citing Teslas safety statistics and urging swift approval of FSD, emails showed
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
PM Modi is expected to meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit
EU tech chief says Europe 'not a security risk' after U.S. AI order
Anthropic said Friday that the US Department of Commerce had ordered it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models for ational security reasons
G7 Summit 2026 begins in vian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details
World leaders have convened at vian-les-Bains, France, for the 52nd G7 Summit, amid heightened geopolitical tensions following a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan will host signing ceremony of peace deal between U.S. and Iran in Switzerland: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the deal between the U.S. and Iran as a historic milestone of peace, hailing the new dawn that emerged as after three months and 16 days of tireless efforts
Norway oil industry maintenance workers launch strike
The Norwegian Union of Energy Workers (SAFE) said 154 oil service workers would go on strike as of 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Monday (June 15, 2026), and another 224 would join on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
Defence Minister says Israel wont withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
Katz said Israel plans to stay indefinitely in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip; Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
British PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Keir Starmer said that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16
Russia says carried out massive strike on military sites in Kyiv
Ukrainian air force said that Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, mainly targeting the capital, adding that Ukrainian air defence units had downed 50 missiles and 582 drones
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common ground on the war in Ukraine
Residents tempted to gatecrash FCNR party for NRIs
Wealthy Indians are finding ways to benefit from a new foreign currency deposit scheme. They are sending money to NRI relatives as gifts to invest in lucrative FCNR accounts. This strategy aims for high returns and potential tax benefits. NRIs are also moving funds to these new deposits. This practice echoes past schemes, offering attractive dollar returns.
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
Some 20,000 people gathered for a march that was initially peaceful but protesters later targeted what they depicted as symbols of capitalism and multilateralism, including the parked Tesla and the UN office
Iran says draft U.S. deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release
Iran and the U.S. draft a deal easing sanctions and addressing nuclear issues within 60 days.
Israeli military strikes Beirut suburbs in lead-up to anticipated U.S.-Iran deal
Iran has long made the cessation of fighting in Lebanon a condition for any wider agreement with the United States
