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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says Track 2 Pakistan talks have no official value as Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 29 Shishir Gupta column on back channels and water wars. Misri said private think-tank meetings carry no government mandate. Sources ruled out IWT concessions citing blood and water cannot flow together policy after Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor.
Lebanon Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri warned US-brokered Israel deal could divide Lebanese and incite internal strife
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported June 29 Berri Hezbollah ally described agreement as dictates that won't be implemented. Al-Akhbar quoted him saying danger is drawing Lebanese into confrontation among themselves not just political content of Washington-signed framework.
Mother Dayana Patino pulled from Venezuela rubble with 18-day-old son Juan David who helped her stay alive
BBCArchived
BBC reported June 29 twin earthquakes killed at least 1450 people. Dayana held baby close in darkness after eighth-floor apartment collapsed in La Guaira. She felt bible beneath her and screamed when brother found her after hours trapped.
Bihar governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and MoS Pabitra Margherita to attend Khamenei funeral for India
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 29 Iranian sources said representatives will join July 4-9 ceremonies after Tehran invited PM Modi. Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strike February 28. Body will lie in state at Tehran Grand Mosalla before Mashhad burial.
Donald Trump said Iran requested meeting that will take place tomorrow in Doha on Truth Social
Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported June 29 post comes amid conflicting reports on US-Iran technical talks and recent Strait of Hormuz strikes. Announcement follows exchange of fire after June 17 MoU and cargo ship hit that threatened ceasefire.
PM Modi handed fast patrol vessel Lespwar meaning hope to Seychelles expanding Indian Ocean defence diplomacy
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported June 29 Modi donated ten utility vehicles five laser-radial boats and six ambulances at Coast Guard base. India returning four military advisers reviving discontinued programme under MAHASAGAR initiative integrating Seychelles into regional security architFormer diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni called Iran's Khamenei funeral invite to PM Modi a good gesture
The TribuneArchived
Tribune India reported June 29 Soni said Tehran still views India as important strategic partner despite recent crisis. President Masoud Pezeshkian invited Modi for July 4-9 funeral ceremonies after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strike in February.
Pakistan security forces killed 29 militants in ground operation and calibrated strikes along Afghan border
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said operation responded to surge in attacks. No immediate Kabul response. Follows Karachi Rangers HQ assault Saturday where three soldiers and three terrorists died.
US and Iran agreed to stand down after exchange of strikes around Strait of Hormuz reports say
BBCArchived
BBC reported June 29 official told CBS vessels can now move freely through waterway and renewed talks to end war will continue. Agreement follows Thursday cargo ship hit and weekend US strikes on Iran plus Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain bases.
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vowed to return home this year from exile in India
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported June 29 Hasina in email interview said overcoming every obstacle and conspiracy she will return despite death sentence in absentia. Awami League leader fled August 2024 after student uprising ended her 15-year rule.
Seychelles lawmakers hail PM Modi visit calling for deeper ties in maritime security climate and blue economy
The PrintArchived
The Print reported June 29 Leader of Government Business Sylvanne Lydie Lemiel said Modi's visit on 50th anniversary is very special and India has a good PM doing excellent work for India Indian Ocean and Seychelles.
Vladimir Putin said Russia is going through difficult period but will overcome challenges at United Russia congress
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 28 Putin told ruling party delegates Moscow sees problems and is responding while vowing to ensure security of country citizens and inviolability of borders amid continued Ukraine war pressure and Western sanctions.
Joe Biden called Donald Trump a loser in pugnacious Maryland Democratic gala keynote on June 28
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported Biden's 10-minute speech at Live Casino and Hotel Maryland attacked vanity projects including East Wing demolition Kennedy Center name addition triumphal arch plans and algae-hit Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation.
MEA rejected Pakistan baseless allegations over Karachi incident urging Islamabad to look inwards on terror
The PrintArchived
The Print reported June 28 spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal categorically rejected Indian role claims after attack on Sindh Rangers HQ in Gulistan-i-Jauhar Saturday night. Three paramilitary personnel and three terrorists were killed per Sindh police chief.
Eleven killed when civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near Nancy France on June 28
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported French authorities responding to incident involving aircraft that took off from Nancy-Essey aerodrome. Prefect Yves Seguy confirmed 11 fatalities with no ground casualties after crash near Tomblaine supermarket area around 11 am local time.Great American State Fair opens US 250th anniversary celebrations
ReutersArchived
The Great American State Fair opened on Washington's National Mall on June 25 for a 16-day run marking the US 250th anniversary. Reuters reported a 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions and food stalls along the Capitol-to-monument promenade. Freedom 250, a White House-backed no
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework agreement
Hindustan TimesArchived
Both countries will establish working groups for a comprehensive peace and security agreement and ongoing US-facilitated talks in Washington. Israel declared it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. Hezbollah rejected the framework as surrender of sovereignty. When a militia r
UNICEF estimates 680,000 children need aid after Venezuela quakes
UNICEFArchived
UNICEF estimates 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, need humanitarian assistance after 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. An estimated 3.9 million children live in affected areas across Caracas and surrounding states. Representative Manuel
US strikes Iran again after Panama-flagged tanker attack
NDTVArchived
US Central Command said on June 27 it struck multiple Iranian military targets after a one-way drone hit the Panama-flagged tanker Kiku at 4:30 a.m. ET near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried more than 2 million barrels of crude. Trump posted on Truth Social that Tehran may
France records about 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave
NDTVArchived
French health authorities estimate about 1,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with the elderly and vulnerable hit hardest. Health Minister Stephanie Rist told La Tribune that deaths are above normal for the season. Paris recorded 40.3 degrees Celsius on June 25, its
Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
The HinduArchived
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on June 28 after US airstrikes on surveillance, communications, air defence, drone storage and minelaying sites. CENTCOM said the strikes followed an Iranian drone hit on the Panama-flagged tanker
Israel-Lebanon framework sets sequenced security process
Al JazeeraArchived
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework after four days of talks in Washington. The deal calls for Lebanon's army to restore sovereign authority pending verified disarmament of non-state armed groups, but it does not mandate immediate Israeli withdrawal from occupied so
UN maritime agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuations
APArchived
The International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman. AP reported a US official said the merchant vessel Ever Lovely was struck by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard drone, whi
Ceasefire credibility now depends on visible enforcement
The HinduArchived
The same live updates reported Iran-US accusations, Bahrain's drone allegation, a tanker hit in Hormuz and renewed Lebanon strikes. Agreements are multiplying, but citizens see violations first. What monitoring mechanism can make ceasefires legible on the ground before each side
Bangladesh measles death toll crossed 700 with four more suspected fatalities in 24 hours DGHS data shows
Jagonews24Archived
Jagonews24 reported June 27 update that combined confirmed and suspected measles deaths reached 702 since March 15 with 869 new suspected and 107 confirmed cases in latest period. Outbreak has strained hospitals nationwide with over 97000 suspected cases.
Bahrain condemned Iranian drone attacks on its territory on June 27 reserving full right to defend sovereignty
Arab NewsArchived
Arab News reported state news agency statement after Iran's IRGC said it struck US-linked targets in the region without identifying locations. Attacks followed US strikes on Iranian sites after Hormuz cargo ship drone hit.
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure said India deserves permanent UNSC seat for population and global role
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
The Hindu BusinessLine reported Faure told ANI on June 27 ahead of PM Modi's visit that New Delhi merits a place given peacekeeping maritime security and multilateral diplomacy contributions and that 1945 global order needs reform.
Tehran condemned US strikes as blatant violation of UN Charter and June 17 memorandum of understanding
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported Iran's Foreign Ministry and IRGC responded on June 27 after CENTCOM hit missile drone storage and radar sites following a drone attack on Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25.
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah warned Washington deal could push Lebanon toward civil war
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Israel and Lebanon hailed Friday US framework signed by Marco Rubio with envoys while Hezbollah said government cannot impose it without American-backed civil war after trilateral ceremony in Washington.
US struck Iranian missile drone storage and coastal radar sites after Hormuz cargo ship drone hit
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported CENTCOM said June 27 strikes responded to one-way drone attack on Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely exiting Strait of Hormuz along Omani coast on June 25 and released 37-second strike footage.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran nuclear weapons pledge needs very strong verification system
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported Grossi said intentions are not enough and talks with Iran barely initiated after US preliminary deal to end West Asia war. Enriched uranium stockpile must be downblended under IAEA supervision per agreement.
Dubai residents received incoming missile alert then all-clear and disregard warning message
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported first alert in weeks since US-Iran ceasefire startled residents. UAE authorities later apologised for incorrect early warning messages due to unintentional technical malfunction in system.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes 90 km southwest of Balut Island in southern Philippines Phivolcs says
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported June 26 quake at 10 km depth with aftershocks expected but no tsunami threat. It follows June 8 magnitude 7.8 Mindanao quake that killed 81 and injured over 1000 per civil defence agency.)
Indian man Mitul Patel pleads guilty in Boston for staged Worcester store robbery to obtain U visa
FirstpostArchived
Firstpost reported Patel paid gang leader Rambhai Patel convicted May 2025 to play victim in October 2023 armed robbery. Gang staged at least six fake robberies at convenience and liquor stores in Massachusetts.
Lebanon Israel and US sign trilateral framework agreement in Washington on June 26
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Marco Rubio said deal begins framework for lasting peace and security. Lebanon envoy Nada Hamadeh Moawad called it first step toward restoring sovereignty and permanent cessation of hostilities.
Denmark immigration minister Morten Bodskov pushes nationwide ban on loudspeaker azaan call to prayer
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Bodskov said parts of Denmark feel like Islamabad suburb citing creeping Islamisation. Grand Mosque of Copenhagen already refrains from outdoor call due to local noise bylaws in some areas.
Small Sunward SA 60L Aurora aircraft strikes 109-story CITIC Tower China Zun in Beijing CBD
CNNArchived
CNN reported debris and plane tail section fell Friday afternoon as CNN journalist saw evacuations firetrucks and police near entrance. Registration pointed to local general aviation company offering pilot training and aerial photography.
Venezuela official death toll reaches 920 as Delcy Rodriguez vows to save as many as possible
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported Jorge Rodriguez announced figure on June 26 as foreign rescue teams arrive. Frustration grows at sluggish government response with volunteers digging rubble with bare hands in La Guaira.
Trump says Iran fired four one-way attack drones at Hormuz ships US knocked down three
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Trump on Truth Social said one drone hit upper deck of expensive cargo ship which proceeded on way calling it foolish ceasefire violation as UKMTO reported projectile off Oman on June 26.
King Charles first monarch to reveal tax bill paying 12.9 million pounds in 2024-25 among top 100 taxpayers
BBCArchived
BBC reported Prince William paid 7.76 million pounds same period as Charles and Camilla will stay at Clarence House not Buckingham Palace after 370 million pound refurbishment ends 2027.
UN inquiry chaired by Justice S Muralidhar says 20179 Palestinian children killed accuses Israel of genocide
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported commission found snipers and drone strikes targeted minors and blockades caused starvation. Israel dismissed report as outrageous propaganda as Muralidhar leads UN Human Rights Council commission since 2021.
Iran FM Araghchi and Oman counterpart discuss 60-day Hormuz traffic plan and future maritime services
The PrintArchived
The Print reported Araghchi said productive call with Badr Albusaidi followed Muscat joint statement on defining strait administration as US GCC ministers in Bahrain rejected tolls fees or control attempts.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets Xi Jinping at Great Hall of the People on first overseas visit
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Rahman placed wreath at Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square before bilateral talks seen as deepening Bangladesh-China cooperation on trade investment and Teesta river management.
Sweden climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brings 3-month-old son Adam to EU policy meeting in Luxembourg
Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported the 30-year-old youngest Swedish minister wanted to show women need not choose between family and public office highlighting generous 16-month parental leave with non-transferable dad months.
Supreme Court Blanche v Lau 6-3 says border officers need not prove crime before blocking green card reentry
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported Clarence Thomas held INA does not require clear and convincing evidence for moral turpitude allegations. Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented calling it cavalier sweeping aside of LPR rights.
Supreme Court 6-3 allows Trump to end TPS for 350000 Haitians and 6100 Syrians Alito writes
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported separate ruling upheld border metering blocking asylum seekers at US-Mexico line. Tuesday ruling also gave border officials broad discretion over green card holders with criminal allegations.
Evergreen Marine Ever Lovely hit off Oman bridge windows damaged but crew and cargo safe NDTV reports
NDTVArchived
NDTV said Singapore subsidiary vessel struck 3.6 nautical miles off Khawr Naiwah following UKMTO recommended route. Main engine and navigation instruments operate normally and ship safely departed Hormuz.
Hundreds trapped as twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes kill 235 and injure over 4300 near Caracas Reuters reports
ReutersArchived
Reuters said rescuers combed rubble June 26 in La Guaira and Moron as Health Minister Carlos Alvarado confirmed deaths. Opposition tracking site listed over 46000 unaccounted for though figure unverified.
JD Vance jokes Usha should be federal budget director after buying Old Navy dress for 8.75 dollars
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported Usha Vance mocked a New York Times article by Vanessa Friedman on the politics of her coral maternity dress worn during a Father's Day Storytime with the Second Lady YouTube episode featuring the vice president.
US Supreme Court 6-3 allows Trump to strip TPS from 350000 Haitians and 6100 Syrians Alito rules
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported courts cannot review TPS decisions potentially affecting 1.3 million immigrants from 17 countries. Separate 6-3 ruling upheld metering policy blocking asylum processing at overburdened US-Mexico border crossings.