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Working group finalizes ASEAN 2026 Defense Initiatives

Manila, June 30 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday said the Philippines has convened the ad hoc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Senior Officials' Meeting (AD... Read More


US envoys meet Qatari mediators in DohaPublished on: June 30, 2026 4:51 PM

Pakistan, June 30 -- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday to discuss key regional issues. Qatar clarified the visit does not include direct negotiations be... Read More


Lebanon discusses security after Israel frameworkPublished on: June 30, 2026 4:40 PM

Pakistan, June 30 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the army's future role after a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel. The talks focused on implementing postwar security arrangement... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil coach Ancelotti reveals why Neymar did not feature vs Japan

Texas, June 30 -- Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti, while speaking to the host broadcasters, revealed that he had intended to introduce Neymar in the second half against Japan but decided to hold him... Read More


Trump Housing Bill Dispute: Trump Calls Housing Bill a 'Big Yawn,' Presses Voting Curbs

India, June 30 -- US President Donald Trump has thrown the future of a landmark, bipartisan housing package into deep uncertainty, calling the sweeping legislation "a big yawn" and threatening to with... Read More


US drives sharp global carbon emissions rise in 2025Published on: June 30, 2026 4:33 PM

Pakistan, June 30 -- The United States accounted for nearly one-third of the increase in global carbon dioxide emissions during 2025 as higher natural gas prices prompted power producers to rely more ... Read More


Le Botswana adhère aux Accords Artemis pour l'exploration spatiale

Chad, June 30 -- Le 25 juin 2026, le ministre de la Communication et de l'Innovation du Botswana, David Tshere, a signé les Accords Artemis, faisant du Botswana le 68e pays à s'engager pour une explor... Read More


SoftBank sitting on modest gains from Oyo parent but Lightspeed, Peak XV strike gold

New Delhi, June 30 -- Japanese investment behemoth SoftBank will likely be sitting on modest gains on its billion-dollar bet on Oravel Stays Ltd, the Indian hospitality company behind the Oyo and Pris... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Qatar Says No Trump Envoy Meeting With Tehran as Peace Talks Face Fresh Setback Amid Rising Strait of Hormuz Tensions

India, June 30 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: The diplomatic hopes in the Middle East have been dashed again after it emerged from Qatar that there is no planned meeting at the highest level betwe... Read More


India's multi-pronged energy strategy shielded domestic consumers during West Asia crisis: Sunjay Sudhir

India, June 30 -- By Sahil Pandey New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): India's strategic approach to energy security--characterised by deft diplomacy, aggressive diversification, and robust digital infr... Read More