Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire

The defeated leftwing candidate in Colombia’s presidential runoff has conceded to the far-right, Trump-admiring millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella.

They booked Rs 17-crore palace for wedding. Then she pushed fiance off cliff

It had all the trappings of a dream wedding. Till a deadly twist. Planned and executed allegedly by the fiancee and her lover.

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to achieve it following SpaceX’s public debut, according to data from Bloomberg.

China’s ‘dispersed persons’ label fuels poverty crisis debate

China’s slowing economy is producing visible social strain across its major cities, and a subtle change in official terminology has opened a fresh debate about how the country’s leadership is confronting — or avoiding — the realities of rising poverty and homelessness.

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran

The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.

Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz maritime corridor

Oman has announced the establishment of a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and understandings reached between the United States and Iran.

UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news

Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritise what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push ​to tighten regulation of the sector.

Tehran’s chief negotiator: Strait of Hormuz won’t return to pre-war status

Conditions in the Strait of Hormuz “will never go back to the way they were before the war,” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf vowed on Monday.

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths

The Democratic ​Republic of ‌Congo said late ​on ​Monday that confirmed ⁠Ebola ​cases in ​the country had reached ​1,048, ​including 267 deaths.

Iran, US finalise agreement on release of $12b in frozen assets

Ghalibaf said the agreement followed preliminary arrangements in Qatar and was formally signed in Switzerland, says Al Jazeera.

Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium

Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality ​during the World Cup and saying they are leaving ‌with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Greek MP Spyros Tsironis criticizes Greece-China underwater heritage deal as lacking reciprocity

During a parliamentary debate on the ratification of a cooperation agreement between Greece’s Ministry of Culture and China’s National Administration of Cultural Heritage, MP Spyros Tsironis of the NIKI party sharply criticized the deal, arguing that Greece must not appear as a “weak partner” in its relations with China.

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a ​heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday.

Karachi’s deepening crisis: Pakistan’s economic engine under strain

On June 6, Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon sharply criticised Pakistan’s federal government for what he calls a“low priority” approach toward Karachi. His statements underscores the widening fault lines between provincial and federal authorities over infrastructure funding and urban development.

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart has announced that he is leaving his role.

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war , causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt dozens more.

Chinese fentanyl network suspected of crypto fraud via Japan base

A Chinese organization suspected of illegally exporting chemical precursors for the synthetic opioid fentanyl appears to have been involved in large-scale cryptocurrency fraud using a base in Japan, an independent Nikkei investigation has found.

Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility injures 54, leaves 18 missing

An explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing facility has injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, authorities have said.

Khalilzad calls on Pakistan to explain why talks with Afghanistan have failed

Former U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has questioned Pakistan’s assertion that diplomatic efforts with Afghanistan have failed, urging Pakistani lawmakers to seek greater transparency from their government regarding negotiations with Kabul.

New home for marine species: India’s first 3D-printed reefs to be sunk off Ramanathapuram coast in TN

Tamil Nadu is set to deploy India’s first 3D-printed artificial reef modules in coastal waters as part of an ambitious marine habitat restoration initiative under the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Scheduled off the Ramanathapuram coast on Sunday, it will serve as a pilot to assess the performance of six newly developed reef designs created through advanced 3D-printing technology.

Japan quintuples foreigner visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has implemented a fivefold increase to visa fees for foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years.

First high-level US-Iran talks see key agreements after brief walkout

The United States and Iran reached several key understandings during their first high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a 60-day timeline to finalise a deal, setting up a High Level Committee to oversee the negotiations, and establishing communication mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz, despite a tense start and a brief walkout by Iranian negotiators.

France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert

France has banned alcohol at some events at a massive national music festival on Sunday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon.

EU prepares law to reduce dependence on China for critical goods - media

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Commission will prepare a new law that would oblige EU companies to seek different sources of supply of key goods. At the same time, such a law may not be needed if businesses themselves begin to reduce the risks associated with China.

World’s oldest operating nuclear units back on India’s grid

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited says that following extensive modernisation and refurbishment the first two units at India’s oldest nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, are now back delivering power.

Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

A high-level Iranian team arrived in Switzerland on ​Saturday for peace talks with the U.S., Iranian state media reported, as U.S. Vice President JD Vance departed Washington for meetings that Pakistan said will begin on Sunday.

Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs74 after US-Iran peace deal eases oil costs

Pakistan on Friday slashed fuel prices by up to Rs74 per liter after a peace agreement between the United States and Iran helped ease pressure on global oil markets, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying the government was passing on the full benefit of lower international prices to consumers.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR

Iran’s top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait ​of Hormuz would ​be closed to vessel ⁠traffic, citing ​alleged violations of a ​ceasefire agreement by the U.S. and Israel, Iran’s ​Mehr state ​news agency reported.

At least seven killed in twin roadside bombings in northwest Pakistan

Two roadside bombs in restive northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, authorities said.