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The Strait of Hormuz's tit-for-tat at sea will remain endemic

Kuala Lampur, June 28 -- A ceasefire on paper is not a ceasefire at sea. Problems on land between the US and Iran invariably produce new problems at sea. Political understandings signed in capitals m... Read More


Qatar condemns Iran strikes, urges diplomacy to ease tensionsPublished on: June 28, 2026 6:15 PM

Pakistan, June 28 -- Qatar has strongly condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing the strikes as a violation of both countries' sovereignty and international law. Th... Read More


Apple Asks Trump White House to Protect Chinese Chip Supplier From US Blacklist

New Delhi, June 28 -- protect the company's ability to buy memory chips from a Chinese semiconductor maker the Pentagon has listed as a firm with ties to the People's Liberation Army. Apple wants a f... Read More


Prepare to shell out more as parking in Chandigarh set to go smart

Chandigarh, June 28 -- The municipal corporation (MC)'s proposed smart parking policy is set to alter the way parking is priced across the city, replacing the existing flat-rate system with a time-bas... Read More


Lebanese, US Presidents discuss Israel-Lebanon framework agreement; hint at potential Washington meet

Beirut, June 28 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and his US counterpart Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation to discuss the recently signed Washington-brokered framework agreement between Leba... Read More


"Massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah": Netanyahu claims Israel-Lebanon agreement sidelines Tehran

Tel Aviv, June 28 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the newly announced US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon as a turning point that effectively sidelines Tehran, calli... Read More


At a cafe in Viman Nagar, acid attack survivors find work, acceptance and a new beginning

India, June 28 -- At first glance, Sheroes Hangout Cafe in Viman Nagar looks like any other vibrant cafe. Customers chat over coffee, staff greet visitors with warm smiles, and handmade products line ... Read More


Hamburg Sustainability Conference: India climbs to its highest-ever rank in the 2026 UN SDG Index, but hunger remains a major challenge

India, June 28 -- India has secured its highest-ever position in the global UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, climbing to 94th among 167 countries in the 2026 edition of the index. With an... Read More


As UN Tourism Opens Its New Madrid Headquarters, Former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili Faces Renewed Scrutiny

US, June 28 -- Absent from any known media announcement, on June 29, UN Tourism is expected to officially inaugurate its new headquarters in Madrid's Palacio de Congresos, marking a milestone for the ... Read More


At least 14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash

Riyadh, June 28 -- At least 14 people were killed after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 28, the Kingdom's Ministry of Energy confirmed. An official source at... Read More