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.

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men’s referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently in Turkey.

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since April’s truce.

Trump calls on Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting immediately’

US President Donald Trump has called on both Israel and Iran to stop attacking each other.

India emerges as Virginia’s top overseas tourism market

Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is intensifying its engagement with the Indian travel trade to broaden awareness about the diverse experiences the US state offers beyond the popular Luray Caverns attraction, with the objective of increasing overnight stays and visitor spending from the Indian market.

China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping received a pomp-filled welcome as he arrived in North Korea Monday for his first visit to the secluded nation in seven years.

Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Iran with ‘special letter’ for supreme leader

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has travelled to Iran to deliver a “special letter” to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as part of diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israeli war on Iran, which began 100 days ago.

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said.

Death toll in Philippine quake rises to at least 15

The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more than 100 people injured, disaster agency officials said.

Brussels to propose ’dedicated’ tool to pull away from China, trade chief says

The EU should develop new trade tools to reduce its reliance on China, Maroš Šefčovič, the bloc’s trade commissioner, said in Brussels on Friday.

Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition

Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President ​Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.

Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia.

Iran suspends flights at Tehran international airport

Tehran’s international airport suspends all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media says.

Oil prices rise following Israel’s attacks on Iran

Oil prices have already started climbing, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising 3.63 percent to $96.75 a barrel in the hour after the strikes were reported.

Nepal, India to operationalise cross-border digital payments

Nepal and India reached three agreements on Saturday during the official visit of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to India.

South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ⁠chosen Han Seong-sook, the country’s ⁠minister for small and midsize ‌businesses and ​startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope’s open-air mass

More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV held an open-air mass in the Spanish capital, the Vatican said.

White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position

A top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser ‌on Saturday said he will leave his position at the end of June, marking the exit of a leading figure helping craft policies for frontier technologies.

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha, the former government head of the Tibet Autonomous Region, has been sentenced to life ​in prison over corruption, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported ‌on Friday.

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says

The U.S. government will attempt to redirect ​Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes ‌against Kuwait and Bahrain with further drone launches.