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France records 300 excess deaths during May heatwave

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:41 +0600

Recent heatwave caused around 1,000 additional deaths, preliminary figures showed recently Prime Minister said more people died at home during latest heatwave Details

Sudan army says retakes key town near Chad

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:24:20 +0600

Joint Forces claimed full control after fierce battles against RSF fighters Army allies reported capturing vehicles and weapons from RSF forces Details

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:04:13 +0600

Protests followed weeks of anti-immigrant campaigns across multiple cities Police monitored mostly peaceful demonstrations with heavy security deployments nationwide Details

Sri Lanka cuts fuel prices, inflation hits three-year high

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:19:33 +0600

Rising food prices mainly pushed inflation higher across the country recently Lower global oil prices followed planned United States and Iran diplomatic talks Details

PM: Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain’s mass regularization

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:11:37 +0600

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended immigration as essential for Spain's economy Applicants must meet residency and criminal record requirements for approval Details

How Nato will try to keep Trump happy at Ankara summit

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:50 +0600

Nato plans major defense deals involving American and European companies together. Europe aims taking greater responsibility for Nato’s collective defense commitments Details

Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:34:03 +0600

Heavy rainfall made abandoned mine waste heaps dangerously unstable before collapse Rescue teams continue searching for missing scavengers buried under rubble Details

Millions fear losing food aid after West Bengal voter roll purge

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:26:42 +0600

Government said exercise targeted deceased, duplicate and ineligible voters only Critics said Muslims were disproportionately affected by voter list deletions statewide Details

Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:14:25 +0600

Iran and Oman held first Hormuz committee meeting after ceasefire agreement Iran warned bypassing its preferred shipping route could increase regional tensions Details

Venezuela rescuers in final push to find survivors as families mourn

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:03:57 +0600

Around 50,000 people remain missing as rescue efforts continue desperately Nasa estimates nearly 58,870 buildings were damaged or completely destroyed Details

Key Venezuela port opens with US aid, as burials begin

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:51 +0600

The United States military repaired and reopened a key seaport in the hardest hit area of Venezuela on Monday, as the country began burying more than 1,700 victims of twin earthquakes that have left tens of thousands still missing. Five days after powerful back-to-back quakes flattened entire neighborhoods, the task of recovering the dead loomed large and hopes of finding survivors faded. By... Details

Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:55:43 +0600

Iran denied reports claiming technical implementation talks were scheduled this week Iran and Oman discussed future management of the Strait of Hormuz together Details

DR Congo opposition leader banned from leaving country

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:08:14 +0600

Parliament approved referendum legislation supporting proposed constitutional reforms earlier this month Details

Erdogan ahead of Nato summit: Turkiye must be ‘included’ in Europe security structures

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:21:59 +0600

Turkiye has Nato's second-largest military after the United States armed forces United States sanctions continue affecting Turkiye’s growing defense industry and weapons programs Details

Abdul Ahad Momand, first Afghan astronaut dies at 67

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:59:15 +0600

The former Afghan Air Force pilot, who became the first Afghan and the first Muslim to recite the Quran in space, died in Germany after a prolonged illness Details

Pakistan’s Geo News apologizes for Muharram broadcast

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:35:45 +0600

Pakistan increased media regulations during the sacred month of Muharram this year Shiite rituals shown are generally discouraged by many Sunni Islamic scholars Details

China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:37 +0600

Japan strongly protested the restrictions and demanded immediate withdrawal of the measures Dispute began after Japan suggested defending Taiwan against possible Chinese attacks militarily Details

UK cigarette giant BAT to cut 5,500 jobs globally

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:12:16 +0600

BAT aims to save 600 million pounds annually through restructuring efforts Around 20% of BAT’s global workforce will be affected by changes Details

Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding quake survivors

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:04:47 +0600

Venezuela earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people and injured thousands more nationwide Twenty-four countries sent rescue teams, trained dogs, and emergency relief supplies quickly Details

Iran says met with Oman on managing Hormuz

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:57:29 +0600

United States and Iran agreed to temporarily halt attacks and continue negotiations Pakistan-brokered agreement remains fragile after recent military exchanges between both sides Details

Pakistan strikes on eastern Afghanistan kill dozens

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:46:24 +0600

Pakistan said the strikes killed 25 militants linked to recent attacks Afghan Taliban said 36 civilians were killed and 163 others wounded Details

US media: US, Iran agree to pause attacks, meet in Qatar

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:32:22 +0600

The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other, American media reported citing senior US officials, and plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran have traded strikes in recent days despite a fragile June 17 memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict that began in late February and disrupted... Details

Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:53:11 +0600

All 11 people aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash Police urged public to avoid airport area during emergency response operations Details

Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:38:33 +0600

The kingdom's official press agency reported Details

Israel army says killed ‘armed terrorists’ in southern Syria

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:31:16 +0600

Israeli military said it killed several armed militants in southern Syria Saturday The operation took place inside Israel's self-declared security zone in southern Syria Details

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:52:04 +0600

Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes hit US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain Washington blamed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping for latest military response Israel struck Lebanon as Hezbollah rejected a US-backed peace agreement Details

Uganda army chief shuts down leading independent media group

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:09:10 +0600

Uganda ranks 143rd globally on Reporters Without Borders' press freedom index The army chief ordered shutdown of newspapers, television, and radio outlets nationwide Details

CENTCOM: US strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:58:11 +0600

Iran allegedly attacked Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku carrying crude oil US forces struck 10 Iranian military targets near Strait of Hormuz Details

Iraqi forces raid Baghdad’s Green Zone, arrest officials

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:50:49 +0600

Video footage shared on local Telegram channels showed security forces in heavy vehicles such as tanks in the Green Zone Details

France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:15:26 +0600

The heat eased across France on Sunday after days of punishing temperatures that saw the mercury rising above 40C in many areas Details

Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:24:43 +0600

The search for survivors saw desperate attempts by local residents to claw away rubble from buildings that collapsed in Wednesday's two quakes Details

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:54:01 +0600

The earthquake was also felt in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad The epicentre was located 208 kilometers below the Earth’s surface Details

Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal ‘grave blunder,’ deems it null and void

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:14:03 +0600

Lebanese President welcomed the agreement as restoring national sovereignty Israel will remain until Hezbollah completely disarms, Netanyahu said Details

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:41:07 +0600

Several eastern European countries issued highest-level extreme heat alerts Heat-related illnesses and drowning accidents caused multiple deaths across Europe Details

North Korea’s Kim calls for stronger offensive military

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:51:42 +0600

North Korea tested advanced missiles, rockets and artillery systems successfully Kim praised improvements in military technology and firepower development Details

Trump unveils new US passport with picture of himself

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:24:30 +0600

Trump expanded his personal branding across government institutions Details

US allows limited access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:17:04 +0600

Officials praised Anthropic for improving artificial intelligence safety safeguards Critics accused the government of excessive regulatory intervention Details

Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:05:08 +0600

Washington blamed Iran for attacking a commercial cargo ship Iran warned stronger retaliation against any future American attacks Details

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:50:36 +0600

Venezuela earthquake death toll rose to 920 on Friday More than 50,000 people remain missing after the twin earthquakes Details

Venezuela earthquakes toll soars to 589 amid desperate rescue effort

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:59:41 +0600

Nearly 50,000 people remain missing or unaccounted for after earthquakes Rescue teams and sniffer dogs arrived from several countries assisting Details

Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:25:51 +0600

Iran rejected the new shipping corridor without prior consultation officially Iran insisted only its approved transit routes remain authorized legally Details

UN: Europe heatwave shattering temperature records

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:16:34 +0600

Extreme heat threatens human health, agriculture, ecosystems, and labor productivity significantly France faces worsening drought conditions and increased wildfire risks currently Details

Sudan: Fears of atrocities as RSF surrounds key city

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:08:28 +0600

United Nations warned civilians face increasing danger in el-Obeid El-Obeid remains strategically important for military and humanitarian supply routes Details

Trump teases F-35 access for Turkiye, says Erdogan will be ‘very happy’

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:57:59 +0600

Trump has recently improved diplomatic relations with Turkish President Erdogan Trump did not confirm a formal visit to Turkiye Details

UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:20:58 +0600

Trump claimed Iran accepted returning UN nuclear inspectors completely Iran denied plans to readmit international nuclear inspectors currently Details

Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off southern Philippines

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:09:57 +0600

It struck at a depth of 52.4 kilometers underwater No immediate casualties or major damage were reported Details

World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakes

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:06:24 +0600

United Nations-certified rescuers will help search for quake survivors, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said in a televised message Details

Venezuela races to search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:27:19 +0600

More than 1,500 people are injured as powerful earthquake shakes Venezuela Details

‘Need each other:’ Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:56:56 +0600

France and Italy aim to deepen defense sector collaboration Nuclear energy and space cooperation are major discussion topics Details

European heat wave is not normal summer weather

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:31:22 +0600

Extreme heat remains the deadliest form of weather disaster Elderly people, children and patients face higher health risks Details

US says wants deal with Iran but not ‘at any price’

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:07:58 +0600

US and Iran began talks after signing preliminary agreement Iran’s nuclear program remains a major negotiation issue Details

Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164, topple buildings

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:57:49 +0600

Several countries offered rescue teams and humanitarian assistance Caracas airport closed after suffering serious infrastructure damage Details

Trump offers Iran an economic lifeline with strings

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:21:18 +0600

Oil exports rebounded sharply after the memorandum took effect Banking waivers could unlock previously restricted foreign revenues Details

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorization

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:06:23 +0600

Iran plans maritime service fees for passing vessels The United States rejects fees on international waterways Details

Interim president: At least 32 dead, more than 700 injured in Venezuela quakes

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:11:59 +0600

Powerful twin earthquakes that shook Venezuela killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. "At this time, we have received reports of 32 deaths" and "more than 700 injured," Rodriguez said in an address to the nation, adding she did not yet have data on the "hardest-hit region" of La Guaira, located near the capital. Two strong... Details

No major damage after 7.2-magnitude quake off Japan

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:09 +0600

Saucepans fell out of kitchen cupboards and security cameras wobbled violently but no casualties or major damage were reported when a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Thursday. Tremors were felt several hundred miles away in Tokyo from the quake in the sea off Iwate prefecture on the main island of Honshu at 2230 GMT on Wednesday. No tsunami warning was issued. The... Details

Twin powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, state of emergency declared

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:27:17 +0600

Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela within minutes of each other on Wednesday, causing extensive damage in the capital Caracas, collapsing several buildings and sending frightened residents rushing into the streets. The first earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, struck off Venezuela's Caribbean coast near Morón, about 168km west of Caracas, at a depth of 22km, according to the US... Details

Gaza reconstruction bodies to gather in Cyprus

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0600

Officials will discuss reconstruction and civilian administration plans Details

Asteroid zooming past Earth on Saturday visible to stargazers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:01:09 +0600

It will pass 2.56 million kilometers from Earth The asteroid travels at nearly nine kilometers per second Details

India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:15 +0600

February understanding proposed lower US tariffs on Indian goods Details

Lebanon’s lose-lose: Is there another way out of conflict?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:27:21 +0600

Iran demands Lebanese sovereignty be respected after recent agreement Egyptian proposal suggests gradual transformation of Hezbollah into politics Details

Iran says deal to end Mideast war ‘declaration of US defeat’

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:13:16 +0600

Iran said resistance and strength secured the negotiated settlement Pakistan helped mediate talks that produced the peace agreement Details

Russia says nuclear weapons the ‘only’ guarantee against global war

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:03:07 +0600

Russia and America remain the world's largest nuclear powers Details

Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:56:47 +0600

Around 68,000 French households lost power after transformer failure More than 90% of France faced extreme heat Details

US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:42:39 +0600

Senate vote passed narrowly with a 50-48 margin Schumer pushed Republicans to publicly oppose the war Details

UN probe: Israel’s ‘deliberate targeting’ of children part of ongoing Gaza ‘genocide’

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:05:47 +0600

Gaza's children face trauma, displacement, starvation, and lost education Report said childhood has been largely erased in Gaza Details

US-Iran deal: Pakistan’s diplomatic masterstroke?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:52:57 +0600

Analysts called it Pakistan’s biggest diplomatic success in decades Military chief Asim Munir gained trust from President Trump Details

Iran says won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:51:49 +0600

Shipping traffic through Hormuz reached record levels recently Rubio began Gulf tour to discuss regional security issues Details

Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:02:28 +0600

He became Greater Manchester mayor in 2017 Affordable transport, housing, and healthcare are key priorities Details

Trump criticizes UK’s Starmer after resignation announcement

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:52:47 +0600

He blamed Starmer for weak North Sea energy development Trump accused Starmer of insufficient support for Nato Details

More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:43:02 +0600

Extreme heat disrupts transport, schools, and outdoor activities Britain may break its all-time June temperature record Details

Iran says UN watchdog will not be allowed to inspect bombed nuclear sites

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:40 +0600

Damage to Iran’s nuclear program remains unclear Iran cites security concerns for denying site access Details

State media: Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:25 +0600

Iran and the United States reportedly agreed on Monday to set up communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon Details

14 killed in northern India building fire

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:46:12 +0600

Several students jumped from upper floors to escape Fire started on the middle floor before spreading Details

Rebels move to oust Mamata in Trinamool power struggle

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:40:18 +0600

Rebels declared themselves the legitimate Trinamool Congress organization Arup Roy was named new party chairperson by rebels Details

Lebanese president discusses Israel truce with senior US, Qatari officials

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0600

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatened broader peace agreements Military operations in Lebanon have paused since Saturday evening Details

US suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:32:28 +0600

JD Vance described discussions as a strong foundation Negotiators aim to reach a comprehensive deal soon Details

China FM attends BRICS meeting as India and Iran hold security talks

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:00:07 +0600

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the BRICS meeting Iranian and Chinese officials discussed implementing the peace agreement Details

UN: Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:10:09 +0600

Myanmar military was blamed for the verified civilian killings Elections were criticized for lacking credibility and fairness Details

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed: From Nobel winner to war commander

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:58:17 +0600

His peace efforts earned the Nobel Peace Prize He introduced reforms and released political prisoners nationwide Details

Mediators hail ‘progress’ in US-Iran talks after lengthy opening session

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:56:57 +0600

A Lebanon deconfliction mechanism aims to prevent renewed fighting Iran may receive sanctions relief and unfrozen assets Details

European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:39 +0600

Some French regions recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius Spain expects temperatures reaching 44 degrees in some areas Details

UK’s Starmer resigns as prime minister

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:32:50 +0600

Starmer informed King Charles III about his resignation decision Burnham is considered the leading candidate for leadership Details

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:06:51 +0600

Police Scotland said officers had arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man and there was 'no further threat to the public' Details

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:49:52 +0600

The survey found that even among voters who support the right-wing bloc, the electoral base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 93.1% believed Iran had won Details

Iran says Lebanon conflict ‘main topic’ in US talks

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:45:32 +0600

Tehran would also pursue the issue of its frozen and inaccessible funds in the negotiations Details

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:41:20 +0600

The Israeli military provided no evidence to support the accusations Details

Pakistan’s mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:32:29 +0600

Pakistan’s inflation rate leapt to 10% in the three months after the conflict began, from 5.5% in the July-February period Details

Trump blames ‘terrible vandals’ for Washington pool renovation woes

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:11:40 +0600

Trump has championed a makeover for the 610-meter-long pool, bringing in contractors to drain it and paint it “American flag blue” Details

Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:03:13 +0600

For more than six weeks, unions, Indigenous groups, and coca farmers have marched through cities and blocked roads across the country with rubble, logs, and debris in protest against the conservative government. Details

Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:31:49 +0600

Meloni strongly denied Trump's claim as completely false Trump repeated the accusation on social media Details

What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:19:52 +0600

It can cause droughts, floods, and heat waves Many regions may face food and water shortages Details

Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:07:16 +0600

Israel and Hezbollah continued fighting despite a renewed truce Iran blamed the United States for breaching agreements Details

The collapse of ‘world order’ as an opportunity for Asia?

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:54:13 +0600

The brief era of liberal global dominance has ended The United States can no longer dominate world affairs Details

The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:48 +0600

The Sun will expand into a red giant phase Mercury and Venus will likely be swallowed eventually Details

Afghanistan says struck IS hideouts in Pakistan

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:44:11 +0600

Kabul said the sites planned attacks against Afghanistan Pakistan denied the Afghan claims and rejected responsibility Details

Will Cuba’s reforms end the crisis and appease Trump?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:24:16 +0600

The reforms allow large private businesses for the first time Cubans can now start businesses and develop private property Details

US-Iran deal under immediate strain as fighting flares in Lebanon

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:10:39 +0600

Iran insisted talks must respect its established red lines Israel struck dozens of Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon Details

Burnham vows ‘new path’ for UK as he eyes bid to oust PM Starmer

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:25:34 +0600

He said current policies have failed many communities Starmer pledged to fight any future leadership contest Details

No vaccine, conflict, mistrust: Ebola’s return to DR Congo

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:03 +0600

Health workers rely on isolation and contact tracing efforts Armed groups and displacement increase risks of virus spread Details