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JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland as talks postponed

Washington DC, USA  — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday put off his trip to Switzerland where he had been set to lead the...

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as US-Iran talks delayed

Jerusalem, Israel — Israel's military said on Friday that its forces carried out overnight strikes across southern Lebanon as fierce clashes with Hezbollah continued,...

Delhi High Court rejects Telegram’s appeal against ban

New Delhi, India —  The Delhi High Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) declined to grant relief to Telegram and upheld the Union government's decision...

Trump and Iran dominate start of G7 summit

Évian, France  — The G7 summit kicked off on Monday, entirely overshadowed by a breakthrough deal between the United States and Iran reached just hours...

Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven...

Trump announces Iran deal to end war will be signed on Sunday

Washington, USA — The United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war will be signed...

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at 47, the Bureau of...

RSF attack in South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Khartoum, Sudan — At least 14 civilians, including five children and two women, were killed in a sustained attack on South Kordofan, as fighting...

Zelenskyy signs air defense pacts with United Arab Emirates and Qatar during Gulf tour

Doha / Abu Dhabi — Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured a series of defence agreements with Gulf nations, signing a new deal with Qatar and...

Malaysia says Iran allows its ships to transit Strait of Hormuz

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Anwar Ibrahim said Iran has granted Malaysian vessels passage through the Strait of Hormuz, offering limited relief as global energy...

Pentagon eyes 10,000 more troops for Middle East

Washington, D.C. — As the Iran war approaches the one-month mark, the Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle...

Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in strike, Israel says

Jerusalem, Israel — An Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval commander linked to restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz was killed in a strike in southern...

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