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US Congress passes symbolic resolution for end to Trump's war with Iran
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran.
UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran to end the US-Israel war on Iran.
Tehran declares three-day public holiday for Khamenei's funeral
Iranian authorities have announced a three-day public holiday in Tehran to facilitate the funeral and farewell ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking one of the most significant state events in the country’s recent history.
Myanmar junta killed over 700 civilians in 6 months: UN report
Myanmar's military was responsible for the deaths of over 700 civilians during a six-month period around last year's election, the United Nations has said in a report released on Monday, June 22.
Europe heatwave breaks records, kills 18 in France
At least 18 people have died in France as a severe heatwave sweeps across Europe, breaking temperature records in several cities on Monday, June 22. The victims include two young children left in a hot car and three elderly people who died from heat-related health issues.
Strait of Hormuz to remain under Tehran's control: Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war status, and that the strategic waterway will be managed under Tehran's supervision in accordance with international law.
TMC rebel faction announces parallel committee excluding Mamata, Abhishek
A faction within India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 30-member parallel organisational committee, excluding party supremo Mamata Banerjee and senior leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a move that highlights deepening internal rifts following the party’s recent electoral setbacks in West Bengal.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil sales for 60 days
The United States has temporarily suspended economic sanctions on Iranian oil sales for a period of 60 days, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday.
13 killed in devastating fire at coaching center in Uttar Pradesh
At least 13 people were killed after a devastating fire broke out at a coaching center in Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
3 students killed, 7 injured in Philippines school shooting
At least three students were killed and seven others injured when two fellow students opened fire at a school on the central Philippine island of Leyte, local police confirmed on Monday.