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...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on interim deal will begin Sunday in SwitzerlandPakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This c...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
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...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
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...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 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
Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warningsIsraeli forces struck southern Lebanon, prompting evacuations from Nabatieh and over 20 other areas. This comes as the US and Iran near a d...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhereNATO's top military officer is developing new defense plans for Europe. This comes as the United States reduces its military contributions,...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talksIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine people and wounded 20, hitting a police station and a vehicle. Mediators are working to sal...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
US-Iran war: Trump explains why Tehran deal is taking time, says Hormuz blockade costs Iran $500M a dayUS President Donald Trump believes a new Iran deal will take time. He defends his negotiation strategy and sees no immediate troop withdraw...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal closeMiddle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile cea...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continueLebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. This move signals a limited de-escalation of the ongoing conflict. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says 'not there yet'United States officials report some progress in talks with Iran. Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to end a conflict that has disrupted t...
22 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to PolandThe Pentagon has canceled plans to temporarily deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, a decision that raises questions about President T...
15 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Is Trump leaving Europe at Putin’s mercy? Pentagon cancels troop deployment to Poland after plans to withdraw from GermanyAmerica has cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland. This move weakens NATO's eastern defenses as Russia's war in Ukraine ...
15 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST