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Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record booksFrance is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four depa...23 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...19 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on ...19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
- What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- U. S-Iran deal to collapse? Top Tehran diplomat sounds warning related to reopening of Strait of Hormuz, resumption of all-out warIsrael and the Lebanese government have entered their own U.S.-mediated direct negotiations, of which Hezbollah was not part. Those talks h...17 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
- India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...17 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- ET Graphics: What the US and Iran say in the memorandum to end Iran warThe US and Iran, with Pakistan as mediator, have announced a preliminary deal to end the war, with an immediate cessation of military opera...16 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- World leaders welcome US-Iran deal, urge swift implementationA significant peace deal has been struck between the United States and Iran. This agreement aims to end their war and reopen the vital Stra...15 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities sayCongo's Ministry of Health reported 782 confirmed Ebola cases and 181 deaths, with the outbreak concentrated in Ituri province. The rare Bu...15 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- India to handover $ 2.5 million for development projects in Palestine; reiterates support to two-state solutionIndia has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in ...11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- United Naga Council calls 24-hour shutdown after six abducted Nagas found deadThe United Naga Council has announced a 24-hour shutdown across Naga areas after six Naga civilians abducted in May were found dead in Kang...11 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
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