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Bangladesh arrests 26 Awami League activists in Dhaka over banned anniversary protests
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that authorities detained dozens overnight on June 23 as supporters of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's disbanded party defied security bans to mark the Awami League's 77th founding anniversary with sporadic street marches and digital campaigns.
Afghan Taliban delegation heads to Brussels for rare closed-door EU talks on deportations
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that on June 23 a Taliban delegation including Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi will meet EU staff in Belgium after Brussels issued 24-hour visas, with rights groups warning the meeting undercuts human rights obligations.
NSA Doval welcomes Strait of Hormuz opening for energy security at BRICS conclave
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Ajit Doval on June 23 told BRICS national security advisers in New Delhi that India's cautious optimism on the US-Iran MoU could ease supply chain bottlenecks in fertilisers and chemicals through restored freedom of navigation.
Iran agrees Hormuz telephone hotline with US but says strait will never return to pre-war state
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on June 23 said Tehran and Washington reached coordination mechanisms during Switzerland talks, while declaring the waterway will be managed under Iranian arrangements after the conflict.
Montreal hotel shooting kills police officer and civilian as suspect with long gun is shot dead
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported that on June 23 a gunman opened fire at a Hilton in Cote-des-Neiges around 11.35 am, killing constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34, before officers returned fire. A second officer was seriously injured but stable.
Trump says he will do what he has to do if Iran does not stick to US agreement
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that on June 22 President Donald Trump told reporters in Washington he will act if Tehran does not live up to its deal with the United States signed with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after months of US-Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation.
Rightist leaders congratulate Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella on razor-thin election win
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that de la Espriella won 49.66 per cent versus Ivan Cepeda's 48.70 per cent on June 22, with Trump, Milei and Noboa hailing the hard-right victory promising iron-fist security policies.
Internet roasts Keir Starmer after resignation as Larry the Cat steals spotlight
FirstpostArchived
Firstpost reported that social media turned Starmer's June 22 departure into memes joking about who replaces him at Downing Street while celebrating Larry the Chief Mouser who has outlasted multiple prime ministers.
Twelve Indians among 13 killed in Ras Laffan gas facility explosion in Qatar
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Indian Embassy in Doha confirmed 12 Indian nationals died on June 21 night at the Barzan plant during restart operations, with 66 injured of various nationalities in the technical malfunction blast.
Six UK prime ministers in ten years as Starmer joins revolving Downing Street door
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported on June 22 that Starmer's resignation puts Britain on course for its seventh premier in a decade after Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak and Starmer cycled through No. 10 following Brexit chaos.
JD Vance says US-Iran talks laid foundation for deal and may unfreeze assets for grain purchases
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Vance on June 22 said peace talks in Switzerland created a good foundation while suggesting frozen Iranian funds could buy American soy, corn and wheat with Qatar overseeing the process.
Keir Starmer announces resignation accepting Labour MPs do not see him as election leader
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Starmer told King Charles III on June 22 morning he will step down after weekend deliberations at Chequers, with leadership nominations opening July 9 and a new leader before Parliament returns in September.
The Print traces Indus Waters Treaty history as India puts 1960 pact in abeyance after Pahalgam
The PrintArchived
The Print reported on June 21 that India's proposed 8.7 km Chenab-Beas tunnel link project and 2025 abeyance decision mark a shift from strategic restraint on water-sharing after the April 2025 terror attack.
Keir Starmer expected to set UK departure timetable imminently after Burnham pressure
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Starmer allies expect him to announce a resignation plan as soon as June 23 after Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election victory enabled a leadership challenge, putting Britain on course for its seventh PM in a decade.
54 injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar Ras Laffan gas export terminal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that an explosion on June 21 night at the Barzan gas supply facility injured at least 54 workers and left 18 missing as Qatar tried to restart exports halted after Iran's earlier attack on the hub during the war.
US and Iran agree de-confliction cell and Hormuz communication line after Switzerland talks
CNNArchived
CNN reported on June 22 that Qatar and Pakistan mediators said negotiations made encouraging progress including a Lebanon de-confliction cell and a 60-day Strait of Hormuz safe passage communication line despite earlier stalls from Trump's threats.
Israel says no restriction on troops eliminating threats in Lebanon security zone
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Defence Minister Israel Katz said on June 21 that IDF soldiers have standing orders to act against threats in the roughly 10 km security zone inside Lebanon and Israel will not withdraw from the area.
Keir Starmer weighs political future as pressure to quit mounts after Makerfield loss
BBCArchived
BBC reported that Starmer is considering his options after Andy Burnham's by-election victory cleared a leadership challenge path, with cabinet ministers urging him to set a departure timetable.
Iran warns US to be careful after Trump threatens strikes over Lebanon proxies
The Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported that Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran's armed forces are ready to respond after Trump demanded Iran stop Hezbollah proxies in Lebanon or face harder US strikes.
Millions in Brazil receive fake misanthropy emergency alert
NDTVArchived
Brazil's civil defense authority disabled its mobile emergency alert system on June 21 after a suspected cyberattack sent false Extreme Alert messages overnight. Secretary Wolnei Wolff said millions received messages remotely ordered from outside the national protection system. T
Tech tycoon donated 100 million yuan to ALS research
NDTVArchived
Cai chairs Beijing Aisikang Medical Technology and has donated more than 100 million yuan to ALS research, establishing four charitable funds and several laboratories. His team advances more than 300 drug programmes. China has about 200,000 ALS patients, many vulnerable to scams
Trump rushed Iran deal signing at Versailles
Indian ExpressArchived
US President Donald Trump insisted on signing his Iran agreement at Versailles just past 1 am on June 17, skipping a planned Lucerne ceremony two days later. French President Emmanuel Macron arranged the impromptu signing during a palace tour while Marco Rubio printed the documen
Edinburgh police charge man after five injured in attacks
Indian ExpressArchived
Police Scotland charged a 36-year-old man after a series of Friday evening incidents across Edinburgh involving threats, robbery, and vandalism that left five men injured. Three needed hospital treatment; none of the injuries are believed life-threatening. Prime Minister Keir Sta
Vance launches Iran nuclear talks at Burgenstock
The HinduArchived
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on June 21 to launch negotiations on curbing Iran's nuclear programme under a fragile interim deal. His trip was delayed after Lebanon fighting escalated and Iran postponed Friday attendance. Tehran's delegation includes Mohammad
US intel warns Israel could disrupt Iran peace talks
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported US agencies warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could take steps undermining US-Iran negotiations amid domestic pressure on Lebanon operations. Talks at Burgenstock follow a 60-day interim deal signed by Donald Trum
Vance arrives in Switzerland as Iran closes Hormuz claim
Indian ExpressArchived
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on June 21 for Iran peace talks under a 60-day ceasefire. Tehran's Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz shut after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 32 people since early Sunday. The US military said commerci
Meloni escalates public feud with Trump after G7 summit
NDTVArchived
Many European leaders have avoided direct public fights with Trump, calculating confrontation could backfire. Meloni, facing elections next year, is the first G7 leader to escalate after Trump said she sought repeated photos. Italy also halted a critical minerals initiative dubbe
Trump and Meloni clash over G7 photo claims
NDTVArchived
Meloni said on Instagram that neither she nor Italy ever begs, rejecting Trump's claim that she pleaded for a photo during a La7 TV interview. Tajani's cancelled Washington visit signals institutional damage beyond social media exchanges. When allied leaders trade public insults,
Vance departs for Switzerland as Iran team arrives for talks
Al JazeeraArchived
US Vice President JD Vance departed Washington on June 21 for Switzerland, where Iranian negotiators led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had already arrived for technical talks. The meetings in Burgenstock follow a June 17 interim agreement between Washington and Tehran. Meanw
Hindus in Bangladesh hold torchlight protest over alleged disrespect to Lord Ram statue
Deccan ChronicleArchived
Deccan Chronicle reported that the Hindu community held a torchlight procession in Dhaka on June 19 protesting alleged desecration of an 81-foot Ram statue at Polash Bari in Gaibandha where extremists allegedly placed a shoe on the idol.
UK Bedford train collision killed one with 11 very serious and 22 serious injuries
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford on June 19 evening heading to London St Pancras, killing one person with 56 minor injuries and prompting a major incident declaration.
Trump plans July 4 flyover and NATO summit trip aboard new presidential aircraft
The HinduArchived
Trump's return from the G7 Summit in France on June 18 was the last planned trip on the old Air Force One. Air Force Chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach said the bridge aircraft relieves pressure on the aging VC-25A fleet during extended maintenance.
JD Vance says no press freedom in Pakistan after US-Iran deal disclosure row
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that US Vice President JD Vance defended delayed release of the US-Iran MOU draft, saying Pakistan and Qatar lack First Amendment press freedom unlike America's expectation of public text scrutiny.
Hezbollah says it attacked IDF troops advancing in southern Lebanon overnight
The Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported that Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli forces attempting to advance near Nabatieh overnight on June 20, as both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire announced a day earlier.
Trump calls Modi tough cookie and great leader in power over 12 years
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that US President Donald Trump told Axios that PM Narendra Modi is highly respected, stays out of wars wisely, and is a tough guy who has led India for more than 12 years with calmness and execution ability.
Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
CNNArchived
CNN reported that President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of exception on June 20 after 50 days of anti-government protests and road blockades over rising living costs, fuel shortages and demands for his resignation.
Israeli envoy Danon tells UN official Frazier be quiet at children in conflict hearing
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN children and armed conflict representative Vanessa Frazier at a June 19 New York hearing, shouting you will be quiet after she interrupted his attack on blacklist reports.
Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes despite ceasefire
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Lebanese official media said Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on June 20 killed five people despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brokered by US and Qatari mediators on June 19.
At least five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported that Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on June 20 killed at least five people despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced a day earlier between Israel and Hezbollah after deadly fighting on June 19.
VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews for commissioning flights
US Air ForceArchived
The US Air Force reported that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft has arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group at Joint Base Andrews to begin commissioning flights, providing secure presidential airlift until the long-term Boeing VC-25B enters service.
Israeli strikes kill 47 in Lebanon as US-Iran talks called off on June 19
The HinduArchived
The Hindu live blog reported that Lebanese Health Ministry figures showed 47 dead and 97 wounded on June 19, including seven women and two children, as Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire brokered by US and Qatari mediators.
One dead and several injured as two trains collide near Bedford in UK
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that two southbound trains collided outside Bedford around 5.15 pm on June 19 while heading to London St Pancras, killing at least one person and injuring multiple passengers and staff.
Trump says Iran is finished with no air force, navy or money after US deal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 19 that Iran no longer has an army, air force, navy or radar after the war, and said Tehran gets no money during the 60-day negotiation period.
Hormuz ship crossings spike to 25 after US-Iran deal, tracker says
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that AXSMarine observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings on June 18, the highest since April 18 and more than five times the average daily level in early June after Iran and the US agreed to reopen the strait.
Ben-Gvir says all of Lebanon must burn after four soldiers killed
The Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on X that all of Lebanon must burn after four IDF soldiers, including Lt Col Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, were killed in southern Lebanon combat.
India calls Pakistan Frankenstein state at UN, says Indus treaty outdated
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported that first secretary Anupama Singh told the UN that Jammu and Kashmir is integral to India and the only unresolved issue is Pakistan's illegal occupation, while calling the 1960 Indus Water Treaty outdated.
India and Russia jointly developing small hypersonic BrahMos variants
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that Russian envoy Denis Alipov said India and Russia are working on small and hypersonic BrahMos variants, an 800-km strike version, a submarine-launched variant and BrahMos-NG for aircraft integration.
World Shipping Council backs Hormuz deal, calls for toll-free navigation
Safety4SeaArchived
Safety4Sea reported that WSC CEO Joe Kramek called the Hormuz agreement an encouraging step and said commercial vessels must transit safely without tolls, prioritising safe passage for stranded seafarers and ships.
Tulsi Gabbard claims Fauci funded Wuhan lab and lied to Congress
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Anthony Fauci provided millions in US funds for gain-of-function research at Wuhan and worked with intelligence officials to suppress lab-leak information.
Bremmer calls deal Trump's biggest foreign policy failure
NDTVArchived
Bremmer said Trump is now normalising the Iranian regime after promising to rescue Iranian people. He compared Iran forcing US concessions to China pushing back on Liberation Day tariffs, weakening America's diplomatic position with allies.