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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to visit India soon; FTA among key agenda items: MEA
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 8:24:08 PM IST
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to visit India soon, with discussions expected to focus on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), trade and investment, as well as security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on ... read..


PM Modi's Norway visit yielded concrete outcomes, elevated ties to Green Strategic Partnership: Norwegian envoy
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 7:54:39 PM IST
Norwegian envoy to India May-Elin Stener on Tuesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Norway as "historic and substantial", saying it delivered concrete outcomes, elevated bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership and advanced ... read..


Rabi Lamichhane's India visit offers historic chance to revitalise Nepal-India relations, says Nepali expert
Kathmandu | June 2, 2026 7:24:38 PM IST
Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane's ongoing five-day visit to India represents a significant diplomatic outreach, a Nepali expert has said. ... read..


Amjad Ayub Mirza appeals to PM Modi to intervene in PoJK
London | June 2, 2026 7:24:35 PM IST
PoJK human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on behalf of residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging widespread rights violations and increasing pressure on political activist ... read..


Nepal's RSP President's visit is part of regular contacts between political parties of both nations: MEA
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:54:42 PM IST
Nepal's ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane's visit to India is a part of the regular contacts between the political parties of the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. ... read..


We have Joint Rivers Commission - structured bilateral mechanism to address issues related to shared waterways: MEA on Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:54:38 PM IST
India on Tuesday said that it will examine issues related to the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh through existing bilateral mechanisms, emphasising that river-related matters between the two countries are addressed through structured cooperati ... read..


India calls for dialogue, diplomacy amid Israeli offensive in Lebanon, Iran-US talks suspension
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 6:54:28 PM IST
India on Monday reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Iran's call for suspension of peace talks with the US due to su ... read..


Nepal opposition continues protest in parliament demanding Prime Minister's resignation over border remarks
Kathmandu | June 2, 2026 6:54:21 PM IST
Opposition parties in Nepal's House of Representatives have continued their protest against the statement of Prime Minister over border demanding his resignation. ... read..


No role for third parties in bilateral matter between India, Nepal, mechanisms in place to deal with boundary matters: MEA
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:55:09 PM IST
India on Tuesday said that there is no role for any third parties in a bilateral matter between India and Nepal and the two countries have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters. ... read..


Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to visit India from June 3-7
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:58 PM IST
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India from June 3-7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. ... read..


Those with no "locus standi" should desist from commenting on J-K, Ladakh: MEA
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:49 PM IST
India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued following the 8th round of the European Union-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, asserting that those with no "locus standi" on the matter should refrain from ... read..


"EU should first prove its impartiality": Iran accuses Kaja Kallas of 'warmongering' to appease US
Helsinki | June 2, 2026 5:54:37 PM IST
The Iranian Embassy in Finland has lambasted the European Union (EU) for its failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the bloc of adopting a "malign approach" to satisfy the interests of the US. ... read..


India continues to strengthen Africa's public health preparedness amid Ebola outbreak
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:54:48 PM IST
India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts, in response to a request received from the African Union Commission. ... read..


"Partnership not only about commerce, but about building resilient economies": S.African Deputy President Mashatile
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 3:54:35 PM IST
South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday held a working meeting in New Delhi, emphasising deeper economic cooperation and stronger strategic ties between the two countries. ... read..


Paank raises alarm over enforced disappearance of Baloch film student Mehrab Khalid
Geneva | June 2, 2026 3:54:01 PM IST
The human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, has expressed serious concern over the continued enforced disappearance of Mehrab Khalid, a film student from Balochistan whose whereabouts remain unknown days after his reported detentio ... read..


Jaishankar, Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss business, technology cooperation
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:55:00 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt and his delegation, highlighting the growing momentum in India-Germany and India-European Union ties. ... read..


China continues to suppress Tiananmen Massacre memory ahead of anniversary: Human Rights Watch
New York | June 2, 2026 2:54:56 PM IST
As the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Chinese government of intensifying efforts to erase public memory of the massacre while further tightening restrictions on freedom of expre ... read..


S.African Deputy President Mashatile meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 2:24:57 PM IST
South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile alongwith his delegation, on Tuesday met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan. ... read..


'State feared his Ideas': Baloch Yakjehti Committee remembers Saba Dashtiyari on death anniversary
Quetta | June 2, 2026 2:24:52 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) paid tribute to Baloch intellectual and academic Professor Saba Dashtiyari on the anniversary of his death, describing him as a symbol of resistance, intellectual awakening, and national consciousness in Balochistan. ... read..


Laos Dy PM visits Taj Mahal along with wife
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | June 2, 2026 2:24:50 PM IST
Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos paid a visit to the Taj Mahal along with his wife, Vadsana Phomvihane on Tuesday. ... read..


Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as Prime Minister
Europe | June 2, 2026 1:54:54 PM IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], June 2 (ANI/WAM): Mette Frederiksen has secured a third term as Denmark's Prime Minister as a coalition deal was reached around 10 weeks after parliamentary elections. ... read..


Tibet advocacy takes centre stage in Sydney as activists mark Chushi Gangdruk anniversary, Tiananmen Massacre
Sydney | June 2, 2026 1:54:38 PM IST
Tibet advocacy, cultural preservation and calls for greater international awareness of the Tibetan cause were at the forefront of commemorative events held in Sydney over the weekend to mark the 68th anniversary of the founding of Chushi Gangdruk and the ... read..


Trump says even if Iran "surrenders", Democrats and media would still portray Iran's 'victory' over US
Washington DC | June 2, 2026 1:24:45 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) described the hypothetical scenario in which if Iran "surrenders" and is forced into complete military surrender, the political opponents and the media would still distort the outcome. ... read..


Two pilots killed in military training plane crash in Taiwan
Taipei | June 2, 2026 1:24:43 PM IST
Two Taiwan Air Force pilots were killed after a T-34 trainer aircraft crashed in southern Taiwan, local media reported on Tuesday morning. ... read..


4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
Kabul | June 2, 2026 1:24:37 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Italy's Calabria coast
Europe | June 2, 2026 1:24:30 PM IST
Rome [Italy], June 2 (ANI/WAM): A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Italy's Calabria region early on Tuesday and was felt as far away as Naples. The epicentre was located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the city of Cosenza, about 240 kilometres s ... read..


"Deeply committed to relationship and friendship with India", says S. African Dy President Mashatile at meeting with EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 1:24:23 PM IST
A high-level courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, during the latter's working visit to India, as per an official release from the South African ... read..


Lula launches public streaming platform and highlights culture's role
Sao Paulo | June 2, 2026 12:55:06 PM IST
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has highlighted the role of culture as a driver of economic growth, employment and national identity while launching Tela Brasil, the country's first federal public audiovisual streaming platform dedicated exc ... read..


India dispatches second tranche of medical assistance to strengthen Ebola response capacities across Africa
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 12:24:55 PM IST
India has dispatched the second tranche of 43 tonnes of medical assistance consignment to Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to bolster response capacities across Africa in the wake of the Ebola outbreak. ... read..


Jaishankar meets S African Deputy President Mashatile, discusses opportunities in various sectors
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 12:24:50 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in New Delhi, where both leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors and agreed to work closely in in ... read..


Pakistan: Power outages disrupt Karachi's water supply for third day
Karachi | June 2, 2026 12:24:36 PM IST
Karachi's fragile water supply took another hit on Monday for a third day straight amid power outages, piling misery on people in the scorching weather conditions, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Senate voices alarm on widespread internet degradation, fuel theft and vandalism at telecom sites
Islamabad | June 2, 2026 11:54:10 AM IST
A senate sub-committee in Pakistan has flagged concern after widespread internet degradation and fuel theft from telecom sites due to which about 16 per cent of the country's cellular infrastructure has been affected in 11 months, Dawn reported. ... read..


Kyiv hit by deadly Russian strikes, at least 9 dead and dozens wounded
Kyiv | June 2, 2026 11:24:54 AM IST
Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine's capital early Tuesday (local time), killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 100 others across multiple cities, according to Ukrainian officials, CNN reported. ... read..


Trump administration signals retreat from $ 1.8 bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund amid GOP backlash: Report
Washington DC | June 2, 2026 10:24:13 AM IST
The Trump administration has signalled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to back away from a controversial USD 1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund, though sources told CNN the decision may not be final or permanent. ... read..


Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision on cancelling strikes in Lebanon
Tel Aviv | June 2, 2026 9:54:32 AM IST
Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar extends Italy National Day greetings, reaffirms growing strategic partnership
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 9:54:28 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday extended greetings to Italy on the occassion of its National Day, expressing confidence in the continued growth of bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..


453 Nepali nationals rescued from alleged networking fraud operation in UP
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 9:24:44 AM IST
The Embassy of Nepal in India announced the rescue of 453 Nepali citizens from an alleged networking fraud operation in India's Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, following a coordinated effort involving Indian and Nepali authorities. ... read..


India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reforms
New York | June 2, 2026 9:24:34 AM IST
India on Monday (local time) underscored the importance of preserving the primacy of the United Nations' development pillar and ensuring the national ownership remains central to global development efforts during discussions at the UN Economic and Social ... read..


Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory
Taipei | June 2, 2026 8:54:21 AM IST
Taiwan on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND). ... read..


US: 7 dead in Iowa shooting spree, police cite domestic dispute
Iowa | June 2, 2026 8:24:24 AM IST
Six people were killed on Monday (local time) as a domestic dispute in Muscatine in US' Iowa with preliminary findings being termed as stemming from a domestic-related dispute according to the city's police department. ... read..


Pakistan: Faisalabad police continues 'encounter' spree; two killed and six injured in 24 hours
Punjab | June 2, 2026 8:24:21 AM IST
Two men were killed, and six sustained injuries in the eight separate encounters with the Faisalabad police within 24 hours on Monday, according to a report by Dawn. ... read..


"Masterclass in selective moral outrage": Iran denounces EU censure of strikes against Kuwait
Tehran | June 2, 2026 7:25:29 AM IST
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the European Union (EU) for targeting Tehran after it acted to protect itself against "US aggression launched from bases in neighbouring countries", describing the bloc's stance as "hypocritical, reckle ... read..


Iran's Ghalibaf links US-Iran ceasefire to halt in attacks on Lebanon
Tehran | June 2, 2026 6:54:48 AM IST
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has communicated to his Lebanese counterpart, Nabih Berri, that any prospective accord aimed at concluding the conflict between Iran and the United States "will include the cessation of attacks on all fr ... read..


"What the f*** are you doing?": Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, says report
Washington, DC | June 2, 2026 6:54:47 AM IST
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated telephone conversation on Monday, holding the Israeli leader responsible for generating global animosity towards his nation, Axios reported. ... read..


UN chief says maintaining UN force in Lebanon "necessary" once current peacekeepers depart
New York | June 2, 2026 5:54:35 AM IST
The United Nations must maintain a strategic footprint in Lebanon once the mandate for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the conclusion of the year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council. ... read..


Jaishankar meets Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles; shares assessments on Indo-Pacific, bilateral strategic ties
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 5:54:33 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, to deliberate on regional dynamics, the Indo-Pacific theatre, and the advancement of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic ... read..


Trump says deal with Iran on truce, Hormuz expected "over the next week"
Washington, DC | June 2, 2026 4:54:35 AM IST
US President Donald Trump indicated his optimism regarding a breakthrough in the Middle East, noting that he anticipates securing an agreement with Tehran to prolong the truce and restore transit through the strategic maritime chokepoint "over the next we ... read..


Lao foreign minister arrives in India to co-chair Joint Commission Meeting
New Delhi | June 2, 2026 4:24:16 AM IST
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao PDR, Thongsavan Phomvihane, has arrived in India to co-chair the 10th India-Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ... read..


IRGC claims it hit "US-owned" commercial vessel with cruise missile
Tehran | June 2, 2026 3:24:00 AM IST
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for targeting a Panama-flagged container ship, identifying the vessel as the "US-owned" MSC Sariska V, with a cruise missile, according to reports in the Iranian media. ... read..


Netanyahu breaks silence after Trump truce, vows strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist
Tel Aviv | June 2, 2026 2:55:06 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that his country intends to execute its prior operational strategies to target Beirut should Hezbollah fail to cease its offensive operations against northern Israel. ... read..


Hezbollah agrees to "reciprocal cessation of attacks" with Israel, says Lebanese presidency
Beirut | June 2, 2026 2:25:10 AM IST
The Lebanese presidency announced that official channels have "received confirmation of Hezbollah's agreement to the US proposal, which calls for a reciprocal cessation of attacks". ... read..


Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree that "all shooting will stop"
Washington, DC | June 2, 2026 1:54:37 AM IST
Shortly after the Israeli leadership mandated military actions targeting the southern quarters of Beirut, alongside a vow to intensify the campaign against Hezbollah, the US President intervened with an announcement that seemed to temporarily de-escalate ... read..


Trump says talks with Iran continuing at "rapid pace"
Washington, DC | June 2, 2026 1:54:34 AM IST
Despite discussions to conclude the Middle East conflict appearing severely strained, US President Donald Trump stated that diplomatic engagements with Iran were progressing at a "rapid pace", even as Tehran's Revolutionary Guards issued warnings regardin ... read..


Russia announces aviation fuel export ban until November 30
Moscow | June 2, 2026 1:54:30 AM IST
The Russian administration declared a prohibition on the export of aviation fuel, effective until November 30, in an effort to protect domestic inventories amidst declining refinery production and shifting dynamics across its energy network. ... read..


121 commercial vessels redirected, 5 disabled amid US blockade against Iran: CENTCOM
Washington DC | June 2, 2026 12:54:55 AM IST
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said that American military forces are continuing operations in support of the ongoing US blockade against Iran, with 121 commercial vessels redirected and five disabled to ensure compliance. ... read..


India-Bangladesh border guards conference to begin on June 8 in New Delhi
Dhaka | June 1, 2026 11:24:44 PM IST
Border guard officials from Bangladesh and India will meet in the national capital on June 8 to discuss border security issues as part of the biannual Director General-level border talks, for the first time since the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gov ... read..


Ceasefire with US covers all fronts, including Lebanon; violation on one front is violation on all: Iran FM
Tehran | June 1, 2026 11:24:38 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday slammed the recent violations of the ceasefire between Iran and the US in the context of the Israeli military operation in Lebanon, noting that the deal "unequivocally" covers all fronts, including L ... read..


Protests erupt in Nepal's parliament over PM Balen Shah's remarks
Kathmandu | June 1, 2026 10:55:21 PM IST
Proceedings in both houses of Nepal's Parliament were disrupted on Monday as lawmakers protested against Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the border-related issue. ... read..


President Murmu receives Myanmar counterpart, says country is India's "gateway to Southeast Asia"
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:25:09 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, as part of the latter's visit to India and described Myanmar as India's "gateway to Southeast Asia", underlining the strategic importance of ties be ... read..


India, Myanmar to boost trade via Rupee-Kyat mechanism; eye agro, energy, mining tie-ups
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 10:24:59 PM IST
India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to facilitate and enhance bilateral trade through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism and backed closer cooperation in agro-processing, petroleum, energy and mining. ... read..


PM Modi urged Myanmar's President to democratic transition; stressed inclusion of all stakeholders: MEA
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 8:54:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing to find a path towards democratic transition in the country and emphasised the need for the inclusion of all stakeholders in the country's peace process. ... read..


Karachi University teachers' protest disrupts exams, students fear academic delays
Karachi | June 1, 2026 8:24:22 PM IST
Nearly 50,000 students at Karachi University (KU), Pakistan's largest public university, are facing uncertainty as a teachers' boycott of semester examinations over alleged unpaid dues has entered its fourth week, according to Dawn. ... read..


PM Modi flagged impact of armed group activities along Indian border areas, raises refugee issue with Myanmar President: MEA
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 8:24:15 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised concerns over the impact of Myanmar's armed group activities along India's border areas and discussed the issue of refugees with the President of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, during the high-level bilateral tal ... read..


Over 2,400 Indians repatriated from Myanmar cyber scam compounds, 150 still trapped: MEA
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 7:54:39 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said that a total of 2,411 Indian nationals who were stuck in cyber scam compounds in Myanmar have been repatriated over the last one and a half years, while over 150 Indians are still believed to be trappe ... read..


"Everything necessary": Myanmar assures action against border insurgents as PM Modi raises security concerns
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 6:24:30 PM IST
Myanmar on Monday assured India that it will take "everything necessary" to clamp down on Indian insurgent groups operating from within its borders, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to India's security. ... read..


China tightens surveillance, imposes travel restrictions ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
Beijing | June 1, 2026 6:24:26 PM IST
Chinese authorities have intensified surveillance and imposed restrictions on dissidents and activists across the country ahead of the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, according to The Epoch Times. ... read..


Myanmar assures India to push connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities, to completion: MEA
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 5:54:52 PM IST
Myanmar on Monday assured India it will do "everything" to push two key connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities in the Southeast Asian nation, to completion during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Myanmar U ... read..


India, Myanmar to stay in touch on issue of critical minerals, rare earths; take cooperation forward: MEA
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:54:41 PM IST
India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to maintain close engagement on matters related to critical minerals and rare earths, with both countries aiming to take bilateral cooperation forward in these strategic sectors. ... read..


India, Australia to inaugurate joint staff talks; reaffirm commitment to Quad initiatives
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 4:24:33 PM IST
At the second round of the Defence Minister's dialogue here in the national capital, India and Australia expressed satisfaction on the expansion of military cooperation into new areas. The Joint Statement mentioned that the leaders looked forward to inaug ... read..


India extends greetings to Samoa on its independence day, fulfils commitment made during FIPIC-III
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:23 PM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to the Government and people of Samoa on the occassion of their independence day. The minister also shared an update on India delivering on a commitment made during the FIPIC-III (F ... read..


India, Australia set to develop MoU for deepening defence industrial collaboration
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 3:24:20 PM IST
India and Australia announced on Monday that they would begin developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with regard to the provision of defence articles and services as the next step in deepening defence industrial collaborations. This marks a major ... read..


China reportedly steps up coast guard patrols near Taiwan's Pratas Islands
Taipei | June 1, 2026 3:24:16 PM IST
China has significantly increased the frequency of its coast guard patrols around Taiwan's Pratas Islands since February 2024, according to Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA), as reported by Taipei Times. ... read..


Pakistan: Delayed salaries, pensions leave Hyderabad water workers in financial crisis
Hyderabad | June 1, 2026 2:55:01 PM IST
Employees of the Hyderabad Water and Sewerage Corporation (HWSC) in Pakistan's Sindh province are reportedly facing severe financial difficulties due to prolonged delays in the payment of salaries, pensions, and retirement benefits, according to a report ... read..


Clashes erupt in Bangladesh after appointment of new chairman of a private bank
Dhaka | June 1, 2026 2:55:19 PM IST
A major clash broke out between customers and police at Bangladesh's Islami Bank PLC following the appointment of its chairman. During the clash, the police resorted to heavy force, using tear gas and water cannons, which left several people injured. ... read..


World Uyghur Congress raises alarm over Chinese influence efforts and ongoing repression of Uyghurs
Munich | June 1, 2026 2:54:44 PM IST
The latest weekly brief from the World Uyghur Congress highlighted several key developments concerning the Uyghur community and ongoing concerns about China's policies in East Turkistan. First, the brief reported strong criticism from 20 Uyghur organisati ... read..


Netanyahu, Katz give green light as Israel announces strikes against terror targets in Beirut
Tel Aviv | June 1, 2026 2:24:45 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the country's defence force to conduct strikes against terror targets in Beirut in response to what it has called Hezbollah's repeated violations of the ceasefire i ... read..


"Changes in US position disrupting process": Iran's foreign ministry; stresses on end to Israeli offensive in Lebanon
Tehran | June 1, 2026 2:24:34 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington are taking place in an atmosphere of deep mistrust, accusing the United States of changing its positions and complicating efforts to ... read..


Africa CDS welcomes medical aid by Indian govt amid Ebola outbreak
Addis Ababa | June 1, 2026 2:24:29 PM IST
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomed the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies provided by the Government of India to support the ongoing Ebola response efforts in the eastern regions of the Democr ... read..


South Korea: 5 killed, 2 injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace factory
Asia | June 1, 2026 1:55:00 PM IST
Five people were killed on Monday while two others were injured following an explosion at a factory in South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace factory in the central city of Daejeon, local media reported. ... read..


PoJK: Rising kidney disease cases overwhelm dialysis services in Jhelum valley
Jhelum Valley | June 1, 2026 1:54:48 PM IST
Healthcare access remains a major challenge in the Jhelum Valley district of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where residents say inadequate medical infrastructure and a shortage of specialised healthcare services are placing vulnerable patients at ri ... read..


Balochistan: VBMP demands safe recovery of Chagai resident after reported enforced disappearance
Chagai | June 1, 2026 2:24:49 PM IST
The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has raised concerns over the alleged enforced disappearance of a resident of Chagai district in Balochistan and called for his immediate and safe recovery, according to a report published by The Balochistan Post ... read..


"We don't trust Pakistan": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar slams Islamabad's 'anti-semitic' remarks
By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi | June 1, 2026 1:54:32 PM IST
Expressing deep scepticism towards Islamabad, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday stated that Israel does not trust Pakistan, citing its "terrible anti-Semitic statements." ... read..


Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles says that India-Australia defence ties are "at a high-water mark"
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:06 PM IST
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday said that India and Australia have "never been more strategically aligned" and in terms of defence ties are "at a high-water mark" during the bilateral talks with Defence Minis ... read..


"India, Australia defence engagements increased...": Rajnath Singh hails Defence Ministers' Dialogue
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:55:02 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Annual India-Australia Defence Minister's Dialogue and underlined how since its inception last year, ties between the two countries have deepened on the front of military engagements. ... read..


Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday. ... read..


Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles pays tributes at National War Memorial
New Delhi | June 1, 2026 12:24:22 PM IST
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital. ... read..


Rubio leading efforts for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, announcement expected Tuesday: Reports
Washington | June 1, 2026 11:54:33 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading efforts for "consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon", with a potential breakthrough expected as early as Tuesday, according to Lebanese media. ... read..


UAE condemns settlers' entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque, raising of Israeli flag
Abu Dhabi | June 1, 2026 11:24:12 AM IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday strongly condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection and the raising of the Israeli flag within the site, considering the actions as a ... read..


"Iran really wants to make a deal," says Trump; advises opponents to "sit back and relax"
Washington DC | June 1, 2026 11:24:10 AM IST
Amid an evolving security situation in West Asia, US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for Washington and its allies. He attacked the political rivals and those among his party for not b ... read..


US strikes Iranian radar, drone command sites over weekend after MQ-1 drowning: CENTCOM
Florida | June 1, 2026 10:24:48 AM IST
The United States Central Command (CENTOM) on Sunday (local time) said that it carried out self-defence strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Southern Iran over the weekend, following "aggressive Iranian actions". ... read..


Fresh confrontation in West Asia, Kuwait reports hostile missile, drone attacks being confronted
Kuwait City | June 1, 2026 9:54:47 AM IST
Tension sparked once again in West Asia even as the US and Iran continue to hedge their bets on a possible peace deal. Kuwait's Army on Monday announced that its air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and advised people to adhere ... read..


US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire initiative amid ongoing tensions: Axios
Washington DC | June 1, 2026 9:54:41 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discussions over the past 48 hours with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to advance a new ceasefire initiative, according to a senior US official cited by ... read..


US may signal green light for IDF to expand operations in Lebanon: Israeli Media
Tel Aviv | June 1, 2026 9:54:29 AM IST
As the security situation continues to evolve between Israel and Lebanon, the United States has signalled that it does not expect Israel to absorb attacks against its civilians, thus giving a green light to the country's military for escalating operations ... read..


Iran reopens majority of underground missile sites: Report
Washington DC | June 1, 2026 9:24:18 AM IST
Iran has restored access to a significant portion of its underground missile infrastructure following months of excavation and repair work, highlighting the "limits to US bombing strategy", which was focused on sealing tunnel entrances, according to a new ... read..


Tomoe Shokai expands Indian footprint for 2027
Tokyo | June 1, 2026 8:54:38 AM IST
Tomoe Shokai is an old established Japanese gas trading company. Tomoe Shokai trades various gas domestically and oversea. It includes high pressure gas, medical treatment gas, special chemical gas and so on. ... read..


Taiwan detects 7 PLAN vessels, 4 official ships around its territory
Taipei | June 1, 2026 8:24:05 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Monday recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four official ships around its territory. ... read..


Trump pushes for revisions to proposed Iran deal, US media report
Washington, DC | June 1, 2026 7:23:51 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has requested further amendments to a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at prolonging a ceasefire, CBS News reported. ... read..


Trump says proposed deal explicitly bars Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon
Washington, DC | June 1, 2026 6:54:20 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has strongly countered media reports casting doubt on the nuclear parameters of his envisioned pact with Iran, asserting that the framework unequivocally prohibits Tehran from acquiring a nuclear capability. ... read..


Storm exposes Pakistan's fragile utility grid; Lahore plunged into total darkness
Lahore | June 1, 2026 6:54:16 AM IST
A severe thunderstorm has exposed the crumbling state of Pakistan's public utilities, battering the power distribution infrastructure across Lahore and adjoining districts, leaving major swathes of the population in complete darkness for hours after nearl ... read..


Trump shares AI-generated image of himself on Mount Rushmore, reviving "dream" to join iconic US presidents
Washington, DC | June 1, 2026 6:24:25 AM IST
In a striking digital assertion of his legacy, US President Donald Trump has circulated a digitally fabricated rendering portraying his own likeness alongside the historic American leaders immortalised on Mount Rushmore. ... read..


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