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Asim Munir seeks peacemaker image amid violence
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir is trying to project Islamabad as a peace broker abroad while insurgency rises inside Pakistan. Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are seeing their highest extremist violence levels in a decade, according to watchdog data
Trump Iran warning lifts oil risk premium
NDTV ProfitArchived
US President Donald Trump warned Iran it would pay the price for taking too long to decide on a deal, adding geopolitical risk to oil markets. Brent crude rose 1.7 percent to about $93 a barrel as traders weighed escalation risks and possible disruption to Middle East supplies.
Sri Lanka minister links ex-spy chief to Easter attacks
NDTVArchived
Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister told Parliament that investigations found retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay conspired with and strategically directed Islamic extremists before the 2019 Easter bombings. The attacks killed 279 people and remain Sri Lanka's worst single
Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashes near Muzaffarabad
NDTV ProfitArchived
A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during take-off, reportedly killing around 21 people. The military said the crash was caused by a technical fault and that all personnel on board died.
Iran claims missile strike on US base in Jordan
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed a missile strike on a US airbase in Jordan, saying it destroyed F-35 hangars and a command and control centre. NDTV Profit reported that a fresh explosion was also heard near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Kuwait explores pipelines around Hormuz disruption
NDTV ProfitArchived
Kuwait is in talks with Saudi Arabia and the UAE about routing crude through their pipeline networks as near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz blocks its export access. Kuwait has no coastline outside the strait and no bypass pipeline of its own, making it highly exposed.
Chinese woman alleges ex hid Rs 19 crore
NDTVArchived
A 53-year-old woman in China has accused her ex-husband of hiding assets worth about Rs 19 crore during divorce proceedings while she struggled to pay medical bills. The woman, surnamed Wang, also alleged years of domestic abuse and severe financial strain during the separation.
Trump says Iran shot down US Apache
NDTV ProfitArchived
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz overnight and said the United States must respond. He wrote on social media that military officials had informed him of the incident. The report came during active
Indian-origin family dies in London flat fall
NDTVArchived
Rakesh Pai, 47, Aditi Paralkar, 46, and their nine-year-old son Sid died after falling from the balcony of their 36th-floor apartment in south London on May 27. Emergency services tried to revive them, but all three were declared dead at the scene. Police are treating the deaths
Ghalibaf marks 100 days of Iran conflict
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praised what he called Iran's 100-day national jihad against the US-Israel combine, saying the country had been pulled from the jaws of ferocious wolves. NDTV Profit reported the conflict began on February 28 and reached its 100-da
PoJK clashes leave at least 11 dead
NDTV ProfitArchived
Parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir remained tense after clashes between Joint Awami Action Committee workers and security forces in Muzaffarabad. Reuters reported at least 11 people killed and more than 70 injured. Markets stayed shut as JAAC protested reserved legislat
UK weighs under-16 social media ban
NDTV ProfitArchived
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to announce restrictions or a ban on social media use by under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said nine in ten parents who responded to a consultation supported such a ban.
Israel to install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue
NDTVArchived
Israel has announced plans to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a major Israeli city. Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach announced the initiative on Shiv Rajyabhishek Din and sought Maharashtra's support for historical and design inputs.
US Apache helicopter crashes near Hormuz
NDTV ProfitArchived
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and both crew members were safely rescued. Officials were still reviewing whether the crash was caused by mechanical failure, hostile fire or another operational factor.
School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection company
NDTVArchived
A teenage survivor of the 2025 Antioch High School shooting in Nashville has sued Omnilert, the maker of an AI gun detection system used by the school district. The lawsuit claims the software failed to flag the handgun used in the attack.
Prince William may end rent-free royal housing
NDTVArchived
Prince William is reportedly preparing to review royal residences and end arrangements that allow some non-working royals to live in palace properties without paying full market rent. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are among those cited in reports about discounted or privately f
Several Indians among seven killed in Dubai highway crash
NDTV ProfitArchived
At least seven people, including Indian expatriate workers, were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a stationary truck on Dubai's Emirates Road. Dubai Police said the truck had suffered a mechanical failure and was stopped on the roadway.
US judge rejects Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
NDTV ProfitArchived
A federal judge in Boston struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it was an unlawful tax not authorised by Congress. The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general.
Israel and Iran halt attacks after exchanging warnings
NDTVArchived
Iran and Israel said hostilities had halted after exchanging strikes that threatened to reignite a wider Middle East war. Netanyahu said fire on that front was contained, while Tehran said it had stopped military action but warned of harsher measures if Israel continued strikes i
Ceasefire claim comes amid active missile exchanges
NDTVArchived
Trump's statement that both sides want a ceasefire came while Iran fired nearly 30 missiles toward Israel and Israel responded with strikes on Iran. The gap between diplomatic messaging and battlefield escalation shows how unstable the ceasefire environment remains.
Iran's IRGC declares end of military operations against Israel
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared an end to military operations against Israel, according to reports by Fars news agency. The announcement followed renewed attacks after Israel struck Beirut and Iran retaliated.
Afghan women detained in Herat clothing crackdown
NDTVArchived
Residents in Herat told AFP they saw multiple women detained by Taliban morality police over alleged dress code violations. The UN mission in Afghanistan said it was concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirement
Iranian consulate responds to Elon Musk's Hormuz claim
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai responded after Elon Musk claimed the Strait of Hormuz was named after Ahura Mazda from Zoroastrianism. The consulate wrote that history rewards careful reading and pointed to Persian civilisation and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says it used Kheibar-Shikan missiles and jet drones against Israel
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's IRGC said it used third-generation Kheibar-Shikan ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones in an overnight wave of strikes against Israel. Iranian media said the strikes targeted strategic military and industrial infrastructure in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
Israel hits Iran's Karun petrochemical complex
NDTV ProfitArchived
Israel struck targets in Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex in Khuzestan province as Iran fired a new wave of missiles toward Israel. The IDF said air force strikes were guided by military intelligence, while Israeli defence systems operated to intercept Iranian missiles.
Israel strikes Iran despite Trump's appeal to hold back
NDTV ProfitArchived
Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump reportedly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to escalate. US Senator Chris Murphy called the episode humiliating for American power, saying Netanyahu ignored Trump's appeal within hours.
Russia turns to colleges for military recruits
NDTVArchived
Russia is increasingly using universities and technical colleges to support military recruitment as the Ukraine war continues. Reports say more than 250 educational institutions are involved, with some students offered academic incentives for signing military contracts.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign MoU for Karachi port district
NDTV ProfitArchived
Pakistan signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia and local partners to develop 140 acres of Karachi Port Trust waterfront land into a maritime business district. The project is expected to turn the area into a major commercial and maritime hub.
Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl fuel facility
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Ukraine said a Russian drone struck a facility used for handling spent nuclear fuel near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Authorities said radiation levels remained within normal limits, no injuries were reported, and no spent fuel was stored in the damaged building.
Trump calls for more surgical strikes on Hezbollah
NDTVArchived
Donald Trump said he would like to see more surgical attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and added that Lebanon should have a better life. He also said he was not demanding that Lebanon be included in a peace deal with Iran.
Trump walks out of NBC interview after election fraud questions
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an NBC Meet the Press interview after Kristen Welker repeatedly asked for evidence supporting his claims that California elections were rigged. Trump called the anchor and several networks crooked before removing his microphone and leaving
Bessent team assessing Gulf war damage costs
Financial TimesArchived
Reuters reported on June 7 that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directed officials to tally damage Gulf allies suffered from Iranian strikes. Washington may redirect Iranian assets to fund rebuilding in Kuwait and Bahrain after fresh attacks. The disclosure followed renewed d
Toledo police respond to shooting near festival
BBC NewsArchived
Toledo police said on June 6 they responded to a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Ohio and found multiple victims. Many were taken for medical treatment. The department said it is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The two-day festival celebrates a
Missing US student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan
CBCArchived
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, an engineering student at Auburn University, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto on June 6, his mother Nancy confirmed on Facebook. He disappeared on May 29 while on a family trip celebrating his brother's graduation. A volunteer sear
13 die in Sri Lanka nursing home fire
NDTVArchived
Thirteen people died after a fire at an unregistered nursing home in Galpatha, western Sri Lanka. A staff member said one resident who died had been chained, while another chained resident was untied and saved. Police said 71 people were staying at the home when the fire broke ou
Kuwait, Bahrain flights hit after Iran missiles
NDTV ProfitArchived
Flights in Kuwait and Bahrain were affected after Iran reportedly launched seven ballistic missiles targeting US bases in the region. Both countries suspended flights, and Kuwait said explosions heard near the airport were caused by air defence systems intercepting hostile threat
Nepal foreign minister seeks India reset
NDTVArchived
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told NDTV that Prime Minister Balen Shah's government wants to reset ties with India around pragmatism, measurable outcomes and mutual growth. On his first New Delhi visit, Khanal said Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party comes from professional b
Iran claims warning fire at US warships
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's navy said it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the US Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels. NDTV Profit cited Iranian state media and Al-Jazeera reports describing the incident as the latest escalati
Iran may transfer enriched uranium abroad
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran has reportedly told Pakistan it is willing to surrender part of its enriched uranium to a third country as Islamabad mediates efforts to resolve the Iran-US war, NDTV Profit reported citing Al Arabiya. The idea would be part of de-escalation talks rather than a full halt to
Fuel tanker explosion triggers Mexico evacuation
NDTVArchived
A gas tanker allegedly carrying stolen fuel exploded into a massive fireball near Tepeaca in Mexico's Puebla state, prompting evacuation of residents, hospital patients and schoolchildren. Puebla's Civil Protection authority said about 2,000 people were evacuated from a hospital,Putin offers India Su-57 fighter jet
NDTV ProfitArchived
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet and said Moscow is ready for joint development and production with no restrictions. He made the remarks in an interaction with global news agency heads, including PTI, NDTV Profit report
Iran dismisses Trump-Khamenei meeting idea
NDTVArchived
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the idea of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei meeting US President Donald Trump, urging realism after Trump said he would like such a meeting. Araghchi said people should live in the real world, NDTV reported citing his interview wi
Iran rules out Khamenei-Trump meeting
NDTV ProfitArchived
A senior Iranian official said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not meet US President Donald Trump, NDTV Profit reported. Mohsen Rezaei, a military adviser to Khamenei, said nuclear talks remain deadlocked and that Trump must revive diplomacy by unfreezing Iranian assets.
US judge blocks immigration benefit holds
NDTV ProfitArchived
A US district judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally prevented applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving decisions on citizenship, work permits, green cards and asylum. Chief Judge John McConnell said USCIS procedures targeted people from African, Asian,
Xi to visit North Korea after seven years
NDTV ProfitArchived
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019, NDTV Profit reported. The visit follows Xi's recent summits with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and comes as North Korea expands dipl
Hunter Biden goes viral on X
NDTVArchived
Hunter Biden has become a social media sensation after returning to X with jokes about sobriety, crack, Trump and a possible 2028 run, NDTV reported. His viral replies followed a post marking seven years of sobriety, with users engaging his past drug addiction and political contr
Trump says Iran war talks near final stage
NDTV ProfitArchived
US President Donald Trump said Washington was in final negotiations to end the war with Iran, even as the House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution seeking to curb his authority. Trump called the vote meaningless and argued it came during a critical diplomatic pus
Five Eyes warns of LinkedIn spy recruitment
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that suspected Chinese agents are using professional networking sites such as LinkedIn to approach people with access to sensitive information. The advisory said targets may receive job offers, consulting pitches or research assignments
Putin calls India a reliable partner
NDTVArchived
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India as a reliable partner and said Western pressure on New Delhi over cooperation with Moscow was detrimental to international relations. Speaking to global news agency heads in St. Petersburg, he lauded India's economic growth and said
Netanyahu plays down Trump outburst
NDTVArchived
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed reports of a serious fallout with US President Donald Trump after Trump acknowledged using strong language in a call over Israel's military operations in Lebanon. Netanyahu said tactical disagreements happen in close relationshi
