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Ukraine: Building used by Boeing damaged in Russian attack

Jun 15, 2025, at 10:58 pm

A building used by American multinational company Boeing in Ukraine's Kyiv was badly damaged in a Russian air attack, media reports said.

Israel-Iran crisis: Party goers in Lebanon click missiles streaking across night sky while partying in rooftop cafe

Jun 15, 2025, at 03:50 pm

A video has now gone viral online showing people busy partying on a rooftop bar in Lebanon's Beirut city while the night sky streaked with missiles targeted by Israel and Iran amid escalated tension between the two nations.

Benjamin Netanyahu postpones his son's marriage ceremony amid conflict with Iran

Jun 15, 2025, at 02:43 pm

The marriage ceremony of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son Avner Netanyahu has been postponed amid nationwide emergency restrictions following the launch of Iran's missile attack, media reports said.

Over 2000 'No Kings Day' protests held across US cities against Trump's immigration raids, tension mounts in LA

Jun 15, 2025, at 02:29 pm

More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across US cities on Saturday to protest against the Trump administration and to counter the military parade in Washington, D.C., media reports said.

Iran launches two ballistic missiles at Israel, several killed: Report

Jun 15, 2025, at 12:14 pm

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed to have launched two ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday in coordination with Iran, targeting “sensitive Israeli enemy targets” in the Tel Aviv area, media reports said.

‘Tehran will burn if attacks continue,’ warns Israeli defence minister as Iran vows harsher response

Jun 14, 2025, at 11:49 pm

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Saturday issued a stark warning to Iran following its latest missile and drone assault on Israeli territory.

Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband killed in suspected ‘political assassination’; fellow legislator and his wife shot

Jun 14, 2025, at 10:35 pm

Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in what Governor Tim Walz described as “a politically-motivated assassination,” media reports said.

Dubai Marina high-rise blaze doused after six-hour battle; over 3,800 safely evacuated

Jun 14, 2025, at 09:26 pm

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai successfully contained a massive fire that erupted late Friday night in a 67-storey residential tower in the Marina area, Khaleej Times reported.

Baloch armed groups claim killing six Pakistani soldiers in separate attacks

Jun 14, 2025, at 06:54 pm

At least six Pakistani soldiers died and several others were injured in two separate attacks claimed by Baloch armed groups in Balochistan’s Mastung and Jhao regions recently.

US Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy mourns loss of lives in AI flight crash

Jun 14, 2025, at 05:59 pm

Secretary of US Department of Transportation Sean Duffy has condoled the loss of lives in the Air India flight crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Khamenei appoints Major General Amir Hatami as new Iran Army chief after Israeli strikes killed top generals

Jun 14, 2025, at 01:50 pm

Tehran/IBNS: Iran Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Major General Amir Hatami as the new Army chief of the country after its top generals were killed in the Israeli strikes, media reports said.

Iran-Israel conflict: Nuclear watchdog head urges protection of atomic sites

Jun 14, 2025, at 10:34 am

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said his agency was in constant contact with the Iranian Nuclear Regulatory Authority to assess the status of affected facilities and determine broader impacts on nuclear safety and security.

Middle-East crisis: Woman dies in Iranian missile attack on Israel

Jun 14, 2025, at 09:25 am

At least one woman died and several others were injured after Iranian missiles hit Israel on Friday, media reports said, further escalating tension in the region.

Iran launches counter strike on Israel firing barrage of ballistic missiles

Jun 14, 2025, at 01:45 am

Launching a counterstrike to avenge an attack on nuclear sites and its military leaders, Iran on Friday night fired hundreds of ballistic missiles towards Israel as explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israel is under attack right now.! Dozens of ballistic missiles are being launched from Iran toward Israel at this very moment. This footage was just taken, showing missiles fired toward Tel Aviv—a major population center in the Jewish homeland. Jerusalem may also be targeted.… pic.twitter.com/Ts3JChPwj1 — Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) June 13, 2025  

Top Iranian leaders killed in Israeli missile strikes

Jun 14, 2025, at 12:43 am

Three of Iran’s most powerful men were eliminated in Israel’s overnight strikes on Iran, throwing a massive challenge to Tehran’s ability to retaliate, media reports said.

Israel launches fresh missile attacks on Iran after targeting nuclear infrastructure

Jun 13, 2025, at 11:24 pm

Israel launched fresh missile attacks on Iran on Friday night, less than 24 hours after it hit Tehran's nuclear and military establishments, according to a BBC report.

Bangladesh: Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home vandalised, India condemns

Jun 13, 2025, at 06:28 pm

Bangladeshi administration has filed a case against 50 to 60 people, including 10 named individuals, after the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, known as Rabindra Kacharibari, was destroyed in the country's Sirajganj region.

UK PM Keir Starmer declines to meet visiting Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus

Jun 13, 2025, at 05:07 pm

UK PM Keir Starmer has declined to meet visiting Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus after the Awami League, the political outfit led by ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, expressed concerns over the scheduled meeting.

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strikes in Iran

Jun 13, 2025, at 04:52 pm

Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israeli strikes in Iran late Thursday evening, urging ‘maximum restraint’ from Member States.

Middle East Tension: India expresses 'deep concern' after Israel strikes Iran

Jun 13, 2025, at 04:30 pm

India has expressed deep concern over the escalation of tension in the Middle East, with Israel hitting several targets in Iran on Friday.

UN General Assembly adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution

Jun 13, 2025, at 02:50 pm

Meeting in emergency session on Thursday in New York, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel conducts 'preemptive' strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Revolutionary Guards chief killed

Jun 13, 2025, at 09:33 am

Israel on Friday said it conducted "preemptive" strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites, further escalating tension in the region.

3 Indian-origin women deplaned after altercation with flight attendant on US flight

Jun 12, 2025, at 01:44 am

Three women, who are believed to be of Indian origin, were removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in the United States after a heated exchange with a flight attendant. 

'Deal with China done': Donald Trump announces agreement on rare earths, student visas

Jun 11, 2025, at 09:16 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with China under which Beijing will supply rare earths to the United States upfront, and in exchange, his administration will permit visas for Chinese students.

Bangladesh interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus meets UK officials in London amid protests against his visit 

Jun 11, 2025, at 06:51 pm

UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell met the Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus in London during the Nobel laureate's four-day visit to the country.

Ukraine: Russia launches drone attack on Kharkiv, three die

Jun 11, 2025, at 04:42 pm

At least three people died and 64 others were injured after Russia targeted apartment buildings in Kharkiv region on Wednesday.

Pakistani man extradited to US from Canada for plotting terror attack on NYC Jewish centre

Jun 11, 2025, at 10:34 am

A Pakistani man has been extradited to the US from Canada to face federal terrorism charges after he allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, supporting ISIS.

Iran: Nine convicted ISIS members executed

Jun 11, 2025, at 10:04 am

Iran has executed nine members of the terror group Islamic State on Tuesday, media reports said.

Awami League expresses concern upcoming meeting between Yunus, Starmer

Jun 10, 2025, at 06:41 pm

Awami League, the political faction led by ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, has expressed concern over the upcoming scheduled meeting between Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus and British PM Keir Starmer.

Austria: Shooting in school leaves nine dead

Jun 10, 2025, at 04:29 pm

At least nine people died in a shooting incident at a school in Austria's Graz city on Tuesday, media reports said.