Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Trump slams Senate war powers vote as 'poorly timed and meaningless', vows to push Iran deal throughPresident Trump fiercely criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran, deeming it "meaningless" and accusing Republican defec...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designationAlibaba Group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the US Defense Department's designation of the Chinese technology giant as a "...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
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
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking TrumpIn a significant move, the U.S. Senate has voted to halt President Trump's military actions against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke....
24 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
'Imperative' for India and China to respect each other's core interests: WangChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized it is "imperative" for India and China to respect each other's "core interests" and take concre...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.13 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
JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end US-Iran warIran US War: United States Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in talks with Tehran, aiming for a permanent end to the re...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
US, Iran wrap second day of talks after rough startAmidst continuing tensions, high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland hit a snag due to some of Trump's pointed comme...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Iran, US establish communication line to safeguard shipping through Hormuz, say mediatorsIran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
US strike on vessel in Caribbean Sea kills 2, leaves 6 survivorsThe U.S. military conducted another strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and six survivors. This...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Newsmaker | Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?Colombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president, signaling a significant political shift. Known as "T...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlightUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protestsBolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to dismantle disruptive anti-go...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to SwitzerlandCrucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Who is Bobby Charles? Former Bush administration official holds lead to win Maine GOP governor primary after ranked-choice runoffBobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorn...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST