U.S.-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says

A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in ​the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday, with Geneva emerging as the likeliest venue.

India’s workers are training AI robots to take their jobs

With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train artificial intelligence-powered robots to take on household tasks in the future.

Denied a US visa to watch the World Cup? Have a free TV, says Argentine company

Dozens of Argentines who were denied ​visas to travel to the United States to ‌see the World Cup will at least have a new free television to watch the games.

US seizes 13 website domains suspected of Chinese spying

US authorities on Wednesday seized 13 internet domains they suspect were used by Chinese agents to obtain classified information from Americans with security clearances.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been in a coma for more than three years, has died, the royal household has announced. She was 47.

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that ​would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, but Iran countered that it had not reached a final decision on an agreement.

The scars of impunity: Pakistan’s failure to end acid attacks

On June 6, Quetta’s Civil Hospital became the site of yet another harrowing act of violence when Dr. Mahnoor Nasir, a young physician, was attacked with acid while on duty. Seventy percent of her body was burned, her face, chest, and legs mutilated in an instant.

Two Indian seafarers killed in US attack on oil tanker

Two Indian seafarers have died and one remains missing after a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday night, local news outlet The Hindu reports.

US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, further straining a shaky ceasefire agreed between the two countries in April.

Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building

The Philippines said on Wednesday that it is urging ​Beijing to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, adding that it will ‌not allow the atoll to be turned into a man-made island.

Russia praises Modi for lifting millions out of poverty during record rule

The Kremlin on Wednesday praised Narendra ‌Modi for becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, saying that 250 million people had been pulled ​out of poverty during his rule.

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military launched a new wave of strikes on Iran.

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Iran’s top ​joint military ‌command announced the closure ​of ​the Strait of ⁠Hormuz ​on Thursday, ​including oil tankers and commercial ​ships, ​saying any vessel ‌that ⁠will attempt passage will ​be ​shot ⁠at.

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

US President Donald Trump and Iran’s senior officials have traded new threats of further action, after the two sides exchanged strikes.

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong authorities have charged two companies and seven people over the devastating fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex last November.

India’s arsenal surges to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI report

A new report has revealed that all nine nuclear-armed states, including India, continued efforts to modernise and expand their nuclear arsenals in 2025, with most deploying new nuclear-capable or nuclear-armed weapon systems during the year.

BYD chairman says firm will be world’s biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD , on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world’s largest automaker within five years, as he sought to ​reassure investors following a steep decline in the company’s share price.

Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says

At ​least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, ‌after Pakistan’s military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in ​a renewal of a conflict that has killed ​hundreds this year.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

NASA has named its crew for its next major Moon mission, Artemis III, though the astronauts will not walk on the Moon or go anywhere near it.

Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz.

France bans Israel’s finance minister

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, ​Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

US-Iran strikes intensify after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz

The US and Iran have exchanged fire after the US threatened retaliation for the downing of an American military helicopter over the Iran Strait of Hormuz on Monday that President Donald Trump attributed to Iran.

Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

The World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, begins on Thursday, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in Los Angeles - before facing Egypt in Seattle on 26 June.

At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

At least 11 people have been killed as police clashed with supporters of an outlawed group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said on Monday, a day before a planned protest over political rights and legislative representation.

Lord’s pitch gets sanctioned by ICC

The Lord’s and the Gaddafi stadium pitches where England took on New Zealand and Australia faced Pakistan in a Test and ODI respectively were rated as unsatisfactory by the ICC under the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’

The United States has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as companies that support China’s military, expanding its blacklist to some of the country’s best-known commercial brands.

Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell

Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users.

Mother wins three-decade legal battle over property against son

A mother has emerged victorious in a 30-year legal battle against her son over a residential property after the Supreme Court dismissed the son’s appeal, ruling that the property had been transferred to him solely to facilitate a bank loan, not with the intention of transferring its beneficial ownership.

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and ​Florida that are typically not prone to quakes.

Trump says US will declare ‘total victory’ over Iran within two weeks

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will declare “total victory” over Iran in the next two weeks, just hours after Tehran and Israel agreed to halt their latest escalation, Qazinform News Agency cites Anadolu Agency.