International
US court declares Trump's $100,000 visa fee illegal
A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. Boston District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled on Monday that the fee is an "illegal tax" that Congress never authorised.
ICC's Karim Khan suspended over sexual abuse allegations
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been suspended after a disciplinary process triggered by sexual abuse allegations against him reached a conclusion.
Iran, Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz with new transit fees
Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, announced that Iran and Oman will co-determine new transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, framing the tolls as payment for services provided on Monday (June 8).
At least 35 dead after 7.8 Earthquake strikes in Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 35 people dead, 134 injured, and around 10,000 families displaced on Monday morning.
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.