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Smoke rises from the building of Iran's state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 16, 2025. Photo: AP

Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning

Israel's strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning

Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate.
Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate.
World 17 Jun, 2025
President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Canada, ahead of the G7 Summit. Photo: AP

G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars

G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade...

Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years.
Starmer met with Carney in Ottawa before the summit for talks focused on security and trade, in the first visit to Canada by a British prime minister for eight years.
World 16 Jun, 2025
FILE - U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) Volker Türk speaks during a press conference at the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: AP

UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza

UN rights chief urges governments to 'wake up' to 'horrifying' suffering in Gaza

In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza.
In Brussels, medical aid charity Doctors Without Borders appealed to European Union leaders to use what leverage they have over Israel to end the siege of Gaza.
World 16 Jun, 2025
The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Photo: AP

Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens

Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens

Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing.
Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing.
World 16 Jun, 2025
This photo shared by Uttarakhand Police on the X platform shows rescuers working at the site of a helicopter crash near Kedarnath, in Uttarakhand, India, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Photo: Uttarakhand Police on X via AP

Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7

Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand,...

A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said.
A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashed early Sunday in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board, officials said.
World 15 Jun, 2025
A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025.Photo: AP

Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off

Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off

Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled.
Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran's nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled.
World 15 Jun, 2025
A residential building that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo: AP

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel, killing at least 3 people

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces.
Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces.
World 14 Jun, 2025
Onlookers watch wreckage from Thursday's Air India plane crash lying atop a building in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo: AP

Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.
Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.
World 14 Jun, 2025
An honor guard carries the coffin of Dmytro Shapovalov, a Ukrainian serviceman, during his funeral ceremony at the church in Yosypivka village, Vinnytsia region, Ukraine. Photo: AP

Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with Russia

Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with...

The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2.
The agreement to exchange prisoners of war and the bodies of fallen soldiers was the only tangible outcome of the talks in Istanbul that took place June 2.
World 14 Jun, 2025
Parts of an Air India plane that crashed on Thursday are seen on top of a building in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, June 13, 2025. Photo: AP

Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground

Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others...

The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground.
The flight data recorder from the crashed Air India flight was recovered Friday in what likely will lead to clues about the cause of the accident that killed 241 people on the plane and a number of others on the ground.
World 14 Jun, 2025
Policemen secure the site of an airplane crash in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, June 13, 2025. Photo: AP

Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site

Indian authorities begin probe of Air India plane crash as Modi visits the site

Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site.
Authorities began investigating one of India's worst aviation disasters after an Air India plane crashed a day earlier that killed all but one of the 242 passengers and crew onboard, officials said Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site.
World 13 Jun, 2025
Smoke rises after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025. Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran. Photo: AP

Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials

Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials

Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.
Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.
World 13 Jun, 2025
People watch smoke rising after an airplane crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Thursday, June 12, 2025. Photo: Mohan Nakum via AP

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from...

An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said.
An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said.
World 12 Jun, 2025

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