World
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Talks with China necessary for peace: Taiwan opposition leader
Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader said Friday that her party is committed to the defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent…
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China arrests US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar
An American scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy was arrested by authorities in China on suspicion of spying, China’s foreign ministry said Friday. The scholar, Min Zin, was suspected…
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Canada draws Bosnia 1-1 in first home FIFA World Cup match
Toronto: Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer’s biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out chants…
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Trump claims Iran attacked Indian ships, Tehran says ‘baseless’
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday, June 12, accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, describing the alleged action as “totally unacceptable”, while…
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US, Iran have agreed to wording of deal to end war: Pakistan PM
Pakistan’s Prime Minister said Friday, June 12, the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in West Asia and that mediators were working…
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Elon Musk enters history books as the world’s first trillionaire
New York: Shares of SpaceX soared 23 per cent in their Wall Street debut on Friday, June 12, making the rocket maker’s CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire. The shares opened at…
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Facebook and Instagram down, users report issues globally
New Delhi: Users of Facebook and Instagram across several countries reported widespread disruptions on Friday, June 12, with thousands complaining that the Meta-owned platforms were either not loading properly or failing to…
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US lawmakers seek medical corridor for Gaza cancer patients
Washington: More than 60 US lawmakers have called on the Trump administration to help restore a medical corridor for cancer patients in Gaza, arguing that critically ill Palestinians are being denied access…
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Details emerge of 14-point Iran-US memorandum
Tehran: As the United States and Iran move closer to a potential agreement, Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr News Agency on Friday, June 12, published details of a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding covering…
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Israeli firm BlackCore meddled in New York, Scotland polls
An Israeli private firm named BlackCore, already under scrutiny for alleged interference in France’s local elections in March this year, is now suspected of conducting digital influence operations targeting elections in New…
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Fab Four era ends as Kane Williamson announces retirement
Christchurch: New Zealand’s batting maestro Kane Williamson on Friday, June 12, announced his retirement from international cricket after a glorious career spanning more than 15 years. This move marks the end of…
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Space X: World’s biggest IPO makes Musk almost a trillionaire
SpaceX has raised USD 75 billion in the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history, pricing 555.6 million shares at USD 135 each, pushing founder Elon Musk to the threshold of becoming…
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Hwang stars in South Korea’s 2-1 win over Czech Republic
Mexico: Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June…
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Trump claims US secretly operated in Hormuz for weeks
Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed the United States had secretly conducted military operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz for weeks, moving ships and oil cargoes through the strategic waterway…
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UN chief condemns US strike that killed three Indian seafarers
United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack on a Palau-flagged tanker off the coast of Oman in which three Indian seafarers have been killed, his spokesperson said. On Wednesday,…
