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Hezbollah threatens to attack US bases in Iraq if Washington joins attacks

WEB DESK, June 8 -- The Iraqi Shiite militia Kata'ib Hezbollah threatened to attack US military bases and interests in Iraq and the region if Washington joins military attacks against Iran. In a brief... Read More


Sri Lankan foreign remittances surge 32% in May

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Official remittances to Sri Lanka climbed 32% to 847 million US dollars in May 2026, extending an upward trajectory observed since 2024. Central Bank data reveal that these foreig... Read More


Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5

India, June 8 -- A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli p... Read More


North Korea calls US push for its denuclearisation an 'anachronistic dream'

India, June 8 -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday called US attempts to denuclearise North Korea an "anachronistic dream", saying the country would steadily expand its ... Read More


Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire

India, June 8 -- Israel struck the southern Beirut suburbs on Sunday, just days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect. A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's... Read More


Israel-Iran conflict escalates as both sides exchange strikes despite ceasefire

India, June 8 -- Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated sharply on Monday as both countries exchanged direct military strikes for the first time since a ceasefire came into effect two months ago, ... Read More


Pakistan's interior minister reaches Tehran as tensions rises over Strait of Hormuz

India, June 8 -- Pakistan's interior minister was in Tehran on Sunday in a fresh bid to restart negotiations between Iran and the US, as the American military said it shot down two more Iranian drones... Read More


Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for rare summit with Kim

Tanzania, June 8 -- Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday for a two-day state visit, receiving a lavish welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a trip widely s... Read More


India needs a stronger Lokpal

India, June 8 -- The Lokpal institution was conceived as a powerful mechanism to combat the menace of corruption in India. Popularly associated with the "Jan Lokpal Bill" movement, it emerged from a s... Read More


India's green heritage: Eco-villages, and the path to a sustainable future

India, June 8 -- In today's rapidly evolving technological era, the challenge before us is both urgent and inspiring: how do we build a future that balances innovation with nature, and growth with sus... Read More