International
Hamas-linked activity taking place in Bangladesh, Pakistan: Israeli ambassador to India
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has alleged that Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns about the spread of extremist influence beyond the Middle East. The envoy expressed deep scepticism about Pakistan's role as a mediator in regional diplomacy and questioned Islamabad's commitment to combating extremism.
TMC faces fresh concerns over control of its bank accounts
Already reeling from a factional split after its electoral setback in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress now faces fresh anxiety over control of its bank accounts.
Pakistan plans to deploy submarines in the Bay of Bengal
Pakistan Navy expects to establish a sustained presence in the Bay of Bengal following the induction of its newly commissioned submarine, PNS Hangor, a senior naval officer said during during maiden voyage home break at Colombo Port.
Oil prices extend decline after US–Iran deal eases supply fears
Global crude oil prices fell further on Thursday (June 18) after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary peace agreement aimed at easing tensions and reducing the risk of supply disruptions.
US–Iran deal a document of US failure: Ghalibaf
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticised the newly signed US–Iran peace memorandum, describing it as a “document of US failure” and arguing that it reflects shifting power dynamics rather than genuine compromise.
Trump, Pezeshkian sign peace memorandum to end conflict
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities and laying the groundwork for a lasting peace agreement between the two countries.
US-Iran on path to ceasefire, interim deal to be signed in Switzerland
An interim agreement is being finalised between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing tensions and conflict, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Modi is calm, steady, and a total killer; I am not like that: Trump
Just moments before sitting down for their first bilateral meeting in over a year, US President Donald Trump showered praise on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described Narendra Modi as calm, steady, and a "total killer." Trump made these remarks about Modi during a luncheon for world leaders at the G7 summit.
6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, June 16, followed by several strong aftershocks.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response and forcing the closure of the military airfield.