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Trinamool's parliamentary party splits as 20 MPs announce support for BJP
In a major political development in New Delhi, the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party has split, with 20 party MPs announcing their support for the BJP at a meeting called by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
EU imposes sanctions on Iran over Hormuz shipping disruption
European Union member states have imposed sanctions on Iran for disrupting navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Monday, June 8.
Pre-marital consensual relationship not 'character flaw': Indian Supreme Court
A consensual romantic relationship before marriage cannot be considered a character flaw or stigma, India's Supreme Court has ruled, stating that authorities must be more sensitive given changing social realities.
Iran announces end of military operations against Israel
Iran's military has announced a suspension of military operations against Israel. However, it has warned that if Israel attacks Iran or Lebanon again, it will respond more strongly and powerfully than before.
4,800 illegal immigrants sent back to Bangladesh, 836 more await repatriation: Suvendu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that approximately 4,800 alleged illegal immigrants have already been sent back to Bangladesh from holding centres in the state's border districts. Another 836 individuals are currently awaiting repatriation.
Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher by over 3%
Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Monday (June 8) as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled fears of potential supply disruptions.
Israel's retaliatory strikes jolts three cities in Iran
Israel carried out a series of retaliatory airstrikes on Iran late Sunday night (June 7), hours after Tehran launched a surprise missile attack.
21 killed as passenger bus catches fire after crashing in Iraq
At least 21 people were killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus overturned and burst into flames on a highway in southern Iraq.
Iran launches multiple missile attack on Israel
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Israel claimed that Iran launched multiple missiles toward its territory late Sunday night (June 7), prompting air raid sirens and the activation of air defense systems across northern Israel.
7.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines, Tsunami alerts issued across Asia
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday (June 8), triggering tsunami warnings across several Asian countries and prompting authorities to urge coastal residents to move to higher ground immediately.