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“Many Indians lost lives..”: India raises concern over attacks on merchant ships at UNSC

India has launched a blistering condemnation at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over escalating attacks on merchant shipping in West Asia, revealing that 'many Indians lost lives' and citing a direct recent incident involving the tanker 'Settebello' and its 24 Indian crew members off Oman. The urgent appeal by India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, underscores the critical human cost and severe economic ramifications of the widening conflict, particularly as renewed Houthi threats to Red Sea navigation coincide with a fresh exchange of hostilities between Iran and Israel. The gravity of the situation prompted New Delhi to summon the US Charge d'Affaires just hours before the UNSC address, protesting the attack that left three Indian seafarers missing from the 'Settebello'.

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“Many Indians lost lives..”: India raises concern over attacks on merchant ships at UNSC
World Yesterday

Homeless People On Skid Row Allegedly Bribed To Vote In LA Mayoral Race

Shocking videos have emerged from Los Angeles's Skid Row this week, depicting multiple homeless residents alleging they were paid between $2 and $5 to cast votes for incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the recent June 2 primary election. These claims, circulating widely on social media platforms, have immediately triggered fresh federal scrutiny into the integrity of California's electoral processes, which were already under pressure from prior voter fraud investigations.

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Homeless People On Skid Row Allegedly Bribed To Vote In LA Mayoral Race
World Yesterday

World Cup terror plot revealed in bloodcurdling detail for first time: Beckham and US team targeted in televised massacres alongside 9/11-style nuclear attack

Shockwaves are reverberating through international security circles as chilling details emerge of a foiled terror plot targeting a major World Cup, aiming for televised massacres, particularly against David Beckham and the US national team, alongside a '9/11-style nuclear attack' with 'Chernobyl'-level devastation. The meticulously planned scheme, which sought to unleash bloodshed on the pitch and a nuclear holocaust, was reportedly dismantled thanks to a crucial double agent and an extensive police operation, the specifics of which are only now being revealed for the first time.

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World Cup terror plot revealed in bloodcurdling detail for first time: Beckham and US team targeted in televised massacres alongside 9/11-style nuclear attack
World Yesterday

BLF chief backs PoK’s struggle for right to sovereignty and freedom

The chief of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Allah Nazar Baloch, has dramatically thrown his group's support behind the burgeoning sovereignty movement in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), declaring that 'oppressed nations cannot be subjugated by force'. This incendiary statement, issued on June 11, 2026, comes amidst a brutal crackdown by Pakistani security forces on widespread protests across PoK, which have reportedly left dozens dead and hundreds injured since early June. The move intertwines two of Pakistan's most volatile secessionist challenges, signaling a potential escalation in regional destabilization.

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BLF chief backs PoK’s struggle for right to sovereignty and freedom
World Yesterday

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes

The volatile US-Iran conflict has violently escalated, with Tehran unleashing a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks on 18 American airbases across the Middle East after President Donald Trump ordered fresh strikes following the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's grim warning of the military being 'busy tonight' proved prophetic, as Iranian state media confirmed the retaliatory barrages targeted critical US military installations in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, dramatically raising the stakes in a conflict already roiling global stability.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes
World Yesterday

'Gulf Region Will Become Hell': Iran Targets US Bases In Kuwait, Bahrain And Jor...

Iran has unleashed a multi-front missile and drone campaign against US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, escalating a rapidly deteriorating regional conflict. The Revolutionary Guards claim to have struck critical US infrastructure, including F-35 hangars and command centers at Jordan's Al-Azraq base, in direct retaliation for recent American strikes on Iranian soil. Simultaneously, Tehran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has declared the strategic Strait of Hormuz entirely closed to all shipping, threatening any vessel attempting passage.

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'Gulf Region Will Become Hell': Iran Targets US Bases In Kuwait, Bahrain And Jor...
World Yesterday

John Bolton Fears 'Bad Deal' Coming For America Because Trump 'Clearly Wants An Agreement' That Allows Him to Declare Victory

John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Adviser, delivered a sharp warning on June 10, asserting that a 'bad deal' with Iran is looming, driven by former President Donald Trump's perceived eagerness for a quick political 'victory.' This dire prognosis arrives amidst a precarious ceasefire in the ongoing 2026 Iran War, marked by escalating tit-for-tat strikes and Trump's often contradictory pronouncements about imminent peace and renewed military action. Bolton's critique, voiced on X, underscores deep-seated fears that domestic political considerations are outweighing strategic security analysis at a critical geopolitical juncture.

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John Bolton Fears 'Bad Deal' Coming For America Because Trump 'Clearly Wants An Agreement' That Allows Him to Declare Victory
World Yesterday

Doctors demand all-out war with RFK Jr. amid public health crisis: report

The American Medical Association (AMA) is escalating its opposition to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following the recent election of Sandra Fryhofer as AMA president-elect. Doctors are demanding an 'all-out war' against Kennedy's controversial health policies, citing his dismantling of vaccine approval bodies and inaction on a burgeoning public health crisis, particularly widespread measles outbreaks. This aggressive posture marks a significant shift for the AMA, which had previously offered mixed criticism and praise of the Trump administration's health agenda.

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Doctors demand all-out war with RFK Jr. amid public health crisis: report
World Yesterday

U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes against Iran, straining truce - Wed, 10 Jun 2026 PST

The United States escalated its military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, launching a fresh wave of strikes for the second consecutive day in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone on June 8. President Donald Trump, accusing Tehran of deliberately protracting negotiations for an interim peace deal, publicly warned of further, harsher military action, deepening a crisis that has pushed the two nations to the brink.

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U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes against Iran, straining truce - Wed, 10 Jun 2026 PST
World 2 days ago

Trump says Iran admits involvement in attack on US Apache helicopter

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has shattered, pushing the region to the brink of a full-scale conflict after a US Army Apache helicopter was shot down near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on June 8. President Donald Trump swiftly blamed Iran for the attack, triggering a rapid and forceful US military response that has since spiraled into a dangerous cycle of tit-for-tat strikes across the Middle East.

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Trump says Iran admits involvement in attack on US Apache helicopter
World 2 days ago

Trump’s Epstein Nightmare Deepens With Brutal Poll

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a deepening political quagmire for Donald Trump, with widespread public skepticism — critically, even among his own Republican base — that his administration has delivered justice or accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Just 21 percent of Republicans and a mere 10 percent of Americans overall believe the Trump administration helped bring justice to the complex cases surrounding the late sex offender, according to the poll that closed on June 8. This brutal assessment underscores the persistent shadow the Epstein affair casts over Trump's political standing and the broader US justice system.

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Trump’s Epstein Nightmare Deepens With Brutal Poll
World 2 days ago

Overnight violence in Iran a 'brutal situation' that could get even worse

A fragile ceasefire in the Middle East shattered overnight as the United States launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday, following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. Tehran quickly struck back, targeting US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait, further escalating a protracted US-Israeli war against Iran that began in late February and has already sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

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Overnight violence in Iran a 'brutal situation' that could get even worse
World 2 days ago

The 12 refugee seats that shape PoK's future: How Pakistan's military uses them to maintain its grip on the region

A landmark ruling by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court, upholding the constitutional protection of 12 controversial refugee seats, has ignited deadly protests across the region, leaving at least 11 dead and dozens injured in recent clashes. The decision, handed down on June 7, fueled long-simmering resentment from the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which accuses Islamabad of leveraging these seats to maintain an iron grip on local politics ahead of crucial July 27 assembly elections.

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The 12 refugee seats that shape PoK's future: How Pakistan's military uses them to maintain its grip on the region
World 2 days ago

May 2026 Ranks Second-Warmest Ever

May 2026 registered as the planet's second-warmest May ever recorded, shattering seasonal norms with an average global surface air temperature of 15.81°C—a staggering 1.42°C above pre-industrial levels—according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This alarming benchmark arrives amidst an unusually intense and premature heatwave that gripped Western Europe, pushing 'feels-like' temperatures as high as 40°C across nations like France, the UK, Ireland, and Portugal.

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May 2026 Ranks Second-Warmest Ever
World 2 days ago

No practical steps on 21st package of sanctions by EU expected in near future — source

The European Union has officially unveiled its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, targeting critical revenue streams in energy, finance, and trade, including, for the first time, Russia's fishing sector. While the European Commission is pushing for approval 'within June', a diplomatic source suggests practical steps towards final adoption may not materialize immediately, underscoring the persistent challenge of securing unanimous consent from all 27 EU member states. These sweeping measures aim to further cripple Moscow's war economy amidst ongoing aggression in Ukraine.

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No practical steps on 21st package of sanctions by EU expected in near future — source
World 2 days ago

Malaria elimination requires new drugs, faster approvals –Expert

Global efforts to eradicate malaria face an urgent inflection point, as escalating drug resistance and a critical funding deficit threaten to reverse decades of progress. Dr. Timothy Wells, Chief Scientific Officer of Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), recently underscored the desperate need for novel antimalarial drugs and expedited regulatory approvals to outpace the evolving parasite and avert a catastrophic resurgence of the disease. His remarks come amidst new data highlighting the complex multi-locus nature of existing drug resistance, making current treatments increasingly vulnerable.

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Malaria elimination requires new drugs, faster approvals –Expert
World 2 days ago

Middle East Crisis: Iran Claims Strike on U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain After American Attack

A dangerous new chapter in the Middle East crisis unfolded early Wednesday as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a retaliatory drone strike on the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. This alleged attack, carried out at approximately 2:30 AM local time, follows a significant escalation where the U.S. launched precision strikes on Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz on June 9, an action President Donald Trump ordered after an American Apache helicopter was reportedly downed by an Iranian drone the previous day.

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Middle East Crisis: Iran Claims Strike on U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain After American Attack
World 2 days ago

oPt: Joint statement on humanitarian access in Gaza and the registration law affecting INGOS

A coalition of 22 nations and the European Commission has issued a sharp rebuke to Israel, condemning its High Court's recent decision to uphold a controversial INGO registration law that threatens to cripple humanitarian operations across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. This ruling, coming amidst a persistent catastrophic aid crisis in the Gaza Strip, directly undermines critical relief efforts and signals a deepening impasse over humanitarian access.

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oPt: Joint statement on humanitarian access in Gaza and the registration law affecting INGOS
World 2 days ago

India, Israel United Against Terrorism: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at Israel National Day

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, recently underscored the unwavering unity between India and Israel in their stance against terrorism during Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. This declaration, coming on June 9, 2026, reinforces a rapidly deepening 'Special Strategic Partnership' that extends beyond mere diplomatic rhetoric to tangible collaboration in security, technology, and innovation. The event highlighted a shared democratic ethos and a mutual commitment to global stability, particularly as both nations face persistent security threats.

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India, Israel United Against Terrorism: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at Israel National Day
World 2 days ago

UNRWA Situation Report #12 on the Lebanon Emergency Response 2026 (4 June 2026) [EN/AR]

The fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has unraveled into a full-blown 'managed stalemate,' with intense hostilities escalating despite US-led diplomatic efforts to secure a broader regional peace. Following high-level talks in Washington on June 2-3, a proposed ceasefire extension, contingent on Hezbollah's withdrawal from south Lebanon, was immediately rejected by the Iran-backed group, leading to continuous cross-border attacks and retaliatory Israeli airstrikes that have pushed the region to the brink of wider conflict. This breakdown comes amidst escalating displacement, particularly from southern Lebanon and Beirut, and a deepening humanitarian crisis taxing already overstretched aid agencies like UNRWA.

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UNRWA Situation Report #12 on the Lebanon Emergency Response 2026 (4 June 2026) [EN/AR]
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