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Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquartersTragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident o...- WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
- Proverb of the day from Italy: 'It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion...' Why true courage means staying calm, not always being fearlessProverb of the day from Italy: "It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion hunts on...
- Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
- Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of HormuzCrude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, ...
- Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
- US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
- British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
- After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
- IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian MediaIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-ap...
- 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...
- UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
- Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
- North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
- 'Part of our national security': Pakistan threatens war against India over Indus Water TreatyPakistan's Defence Minister has issued a stark warning to India, threatening war if its water security is jeopardized. This comes as Pakist...
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- Iranian state TV says the country's team negotiating with US over the war is going to SwitzerlandTalks between Iran and the US over an interim war deal have been postponed as fighting intensifies in Lebanon. Iran's joint military comman...
- Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threatIntense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16, including children, despite reports of a ceasefire. This escalation jeop...
- Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
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