India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as pro-Pakistan

India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as...

Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet.

Thursday's meeting took place in the east China city of Qingdao, home to China’s northern fleet.

World 26 Jun, 2025

Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran

Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran

Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year.

Moscow has pummeled Ukraine almost nightly with Iranian-designed drones throughout the course of the war, now in its fourth year.

World 25 Jun, 2025

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can...

The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month.

The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary this month.

World 25 Jun, 2025

Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear know-how

Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an unprecedented attack on Iran's nuclear...

Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time.

Israel has long been suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists but previously didn't claim responsibility as it did this time.

World 24 Jun, 2025

Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along?

Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the...

Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire.

Two days after the U.S. strike on nuclear facilities, he announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire.

World 24 Jun, 2025

Israel and Iran accept ceasefire

Israel and Iran accept ceasefire

Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

Israel and Iran on Tuesday accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to end their 12-day war that roiled the Middle East, after Tehran launched a retaliatory limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar.

World 24 Jun, 2025

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond.

The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond.

World 23 Jun, 2025

UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law.

UK lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law.

World 23 Jun, 2025

Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict

Why some key Tehran allies have stayed out of the Israel-Iran conflict

Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran.

Hezbollah has condemned Israel’s attacks but did not immediately comment on the U.S. strikes on Iran.

World 22 Jun, 2025

Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza?

Israel finds bodies of three hostages; how many remain in Gaza?

Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip.

World 22 Jun, 2025

Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different

Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different

Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine.

Recent developments do not augur well for Ukraine.

World 22 Jun, 2025

What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention

What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.”

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned the U.S. on Wednesday that strikes against Iran would “result in irreparable damage for them.”

World 22 Jun, 2025

US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran

US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran

The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.”

The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war.”

World 22 Jun, 2025

Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran

Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran

Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed.

Putin said Russia has proposed "some ideas” for a possible settlement between Iran and Israel that are currently being discussed.

World 21 Jun, 2025

Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel

Putin says Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel

Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States.

Putin said he shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the United States.

World 19 Jun, 2025

Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top leader

Iranian missiles hit a hospital and wound over 200. Israel threatens Iran's top...

Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing.

Israel lifted some restrictions on daily life Wednesday, suggesting the missile threat from Iran was easing.

World 19 Jun, 2025

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.

World 19 Jun, 2025

Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why

Hypersonic missiles are stirring fears in the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's why

Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs.

Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, South Korea and North Korea all have hypersonic weapons programs.

World 18 Jun, 2025

Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays

Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays

Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals.

Air India has ordered nearly three dozen trainer aircrafts and set up one of South Asia’s largest training academy for professionals.

World 18 Jun, 2025

How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country?

How else could Iran retaliate over the ongoing Israeli strikes targeting the country?

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes.

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which some 20% of all oil traded globally passes.

World 18 Jun, 2025