Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel

Iran on Saturday retaliated with missile attacks on Israel a day after Tel Aviv struck what it claimed were Iranian nuclear targets and also on other sites with an aim of stalling Tehran’s nuclear programme.

US, China revive trade deal amid ongoing tensions; tariffs and export barriers remain high

The United States and China have reached a new trade agreement, reviving terms first agreed to in Geneva last month, after escalating tensions led to a virtual halt in bilateral trade, CNN reported.

Trump calls Ahmedabad plane crash horrific, offers support to India

US President Donald Trump has said that the plane crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad was ’’terrible and horrific’’ and offered support to India. He called the crash one of the worst in aviation history.

Iranian state media confirms killing of Revolutionary Guards chief in Israeli strike

Iranian state media confirms the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami in an Israeli strike.

PkMAP chief slams govt as ‘illegitimate’, urges protests

Pashtunkhawa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai on Tuesday called for nationwide protests to demand the release of political prisoners, including former prime minister Imran Khan, while sharply criticising the government as illegitimate.

Another Chinese scientist — from Wuhan — charged with smuggling illegal biological material into US

A Chinese researcher allegedly tried to smuggle biological materials into the US from Wuhan and lied to the feds about the secretive scheme.

55 killed in incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over Eid: Rescue 1122

As many as 55 people were killed in a range of incidents over the Eidul Azha holidays across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a press release from Rescue 1122.

China’s aircraft carrier group enters Japanese waters, triggers alarm

Japan’s government conveyed concerns while monitoring the situation, as US allies worry about China’s growing military presence and territorial ambitions.

Budget airline Jetstar Asia to close in weeks, customers offered refunds

Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia will close down at the end of July, with more than 500 employees laid-off.

Curfew announced in Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles announced at a news conference on Tuesday evening that the city will begin imposing a curfew in downtown Los Angeles as part of its strategy to quell protests that were entering a fifth night.

US debt slides to the edge of a cliff

U.S. Treasury yields have continued to fluctuate and rise recently. Goldman Sachs’ latest report predicts that the 30-year Treasury yield may exceed 6%, while the 10-year Treasury yield may exceed 5%.

Several reported dead in Austrian school shooting

Several people were killed at a school in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said they deployed to the school after shots were heard there.

Woman fined for pulling down male colleague’s trousers

A South Korean court has fined a woman for sexual misconduct after she pulled down a colleague’s trousers - and his underwear, by accident - in front of their colleagues, local media reported.

’’Indian roads will be similar to that of America in 2 years’’: Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America’s in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.

Secret Russian intelligence document shows deep suspicion of China

In public, President Vladimir Putin of Russia says his country’s growing friendship with China is unshakeable – a strategic military and economic collaboration that has entered a golden era.

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu passes away

The former President of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and diplomacy that extended well beyond his nation’s borders.

Pakistani people criticise Munir; Fear further damage to democracy after his promotion

People of Pakistan have been criticising Army Chief Asif Munir for suppressing democratic values and killing decent and yet being elevated to the rare position of Field Marshal.

Trump’s tumble on Air Force One goes viral

Trump Latest | Trump Tumbles On Air Force One Goes Viral, Internet Compares It To Joe Biden’s Fall US President Donald Trump stumbled on the stairs of Air Force One on Sunday (Jun 8) ahead of departure from Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey.

Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue

President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids.

Taiwan President urges support for CGA funding amid China’s grey zone activities

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Sunday urged bipartisan support for a special budget proposal aimed at enhancing the Coast Guard’s emergency response capabilities amid rising tensions in Taiwan’s surrounding waters.

Presidential hopeful shot in back at campaign rally in Colombia

Bogota: A conservative Colombian senator, a presidential hopeful, has been shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota, authorities say.

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

US President Donald Trump has said his relationship with Elon Musk is over.

Modi inaugurates world’s highest railway arch bridge ‘Chenab Railway Bridge’ in Reasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge – ‘Chenab Railway Bridge’ and India’s first cable-stayed ‘Anji Bridge’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.

Canada invites Modi to G7 summit

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in a phone call on Friday (6), as the two sides look to mend ties after relations soured in the past two years.

Resentment grows in Southeast Asia over China’s economic dominance

There is a growing resentment among Southeast Asian countries over China’s aggressive economic clout. In the name of partnership and shared prosperity, Beijing has been flooding regional markets with ultra-cheap goods, creating trade imbalances, suffocating local industries, and triggering unemployment.

India accelerates EU trade deal push with three high-level meetings in five weeks

India is fast-tracking negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding three crucial meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic within just 35 days.

US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions

A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday (Jun 4) for immediate action to address China’s restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts production.

YouTube has stopped working on 5 popular phones

It’s the go-to video app for millions of people around the world. But if you use YouTube, you might want to check that the app is still running on your smartphone.

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

Donald Trump has suspended for an initial six months the entry of foreign students seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes at Harvard University.

Burning cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles abandoned off Alaska

The crew of a cargo ship carrying around 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric vehicles, abandoned it off the coast of Alaska after a fire broke out onboard, its operator Zodiac Maritime said on Wednesday.