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Tuesday, June 16
World leaders will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they try to keep Donald Trump on side
By Jakub Krupa
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war
In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare
So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groups
The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales
Ant Group has unveiled the biggest overhaul of Alipay in two decades, transforming its ubiquitous mobile-payment app into a native AI platform with autonomous agents, as it strives to dominate China’s next-generation internet gateway. A trial version of the flagship app now features an interactive a
China’s top legislative body will discuss a bill next week to authorise Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen that will adopt a “co-location” arrangement when it opens next month. The meetings to be hosted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying air defence systems specifically for drone warfare, along with advanced artillery equipment at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for air defence solutions is skyrocketing, fuelled by the conflict in Ukraine and the US-Isr
Indonesia has vowed to overhaul the country’s ambitious free nutritious meals programme following public pressure and recent allegations of corruption – a move analysts described as a “moderate” concession in lieu of an “embarrassing” discontinuation of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship initiati
US President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the conflict had already been signed by the US and Iran digitally, ahead of a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday. However, details of the deal remain unclear, with Trump taking to social media to deny some elements of the agreement that have already been reported in the media, including the existence of a reconstruction fund.
KOLKATA: Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta high court on Tuesday, challenging the result of the assembly election in Bhabanipur, where she suffered a surprise defeat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.Banerjee lost the Bhaba
The United States and Iran have negotiated a deal following a period of military conflict involving U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, leading to a 60-day ceasefire to allow for continued nuclear negotiations. Under the preliminary agreement, shipping will resume through the critical Strait of Hormuz without Iranian interference. The director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense Robert Greenway joins the Rundown to discuss the nuances of the negotiations, Iran’s crippled enrichment capabilities, and the role of Israel in regional security. Some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence models have just been abruptly taken offline. Following an emergency export control directive from the Trump administration, AI pioneer Anthropic disabled its new Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to severe national security anxieties. The federal intervention came after Amazon officials alerted the White House that a simple “jailbreak” technique allowed users to completely bypass safety gu
Devotees Attend Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple The divine chants and sacred rituals of the Bhasma Aarti filled the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with devotion as devotees gathered in large numbers to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
PM Modi Receives Slovakia’s Highest Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Slovakia's highest state honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), by #Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.
An outspoken progressive running for Congress in the Tennessee district at the center of Republicans’ efforts to sabotage voting rights and maintain control of the House earned the endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday. Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson found himself the unexpected front-
Munawar Faruqui Urges Stop to Trolling Munawar Faruqui urges social media users to stop trolling comedian Pranit More over the viral Rs 370 biryani controversy. He acknowledges that some remarks made during the incident are inappropriate but says those involved have already faced enough consequence
Vir Das Shares Experience Over Alleged Product Issue Comedian-actor Vir Das recently took to social media to call out a troubling experience he allegedly had with food and grocery delivery platform Zepto.The actor claimed that he was delivered a counterfeit Apple Watch despite paying nearly Rs 50,0
JERUSALEM - Israel’s Supreme Court on June 16 rejected an appeal to release a prominent Palestinian doctor who has been held without charge since he was captured in Gaza in late 2024. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan hospital, is among at least 14 doctors from Gaza who have been d
Donald Trump announced a long-awaited deal aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war this week - but concerns have already been raised about its fragility
Jaipur Protest Violence Sparks Political Row Following a violent incident at a protest in Jaipur, Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke called for calm among supporters.He condemned the attack as an attempt to instill fear, stressing that it would not weaken their push for Union Minister Dhar
Somwati Amavasya Aarti at Kedarnath Temple Devotees witnessed a special aarti at #KedarnathTemple on the occasion of #SomwatiAmavasya, with prayers and rituals performed amid an atmosphere of devotion and faith.
THANE: Residents in several parts of Thane will face a 24-hour water supply shutdown beginning Thursday afternoon after the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) announced a 20% reduction in water supply amid concerns of a potential water shortage in the coming months.The Thane Munic
NEW DELHI: More than four years into the war and now longer than the duration of World War I, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with no signs of slowing down. Ukraine on Tuesday launched a drone strike on an oil refinery in the Moscow region, with Russian authorities confirming damage to the fac
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A U.N.-backed court in the Central African Republic on Tuesday opened the trial of former President François Bozizé, who is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses committed by members of his security forces between 2009 and 2013. The trial is the sixth
The continuous problems within the actors' union, AMMA, have reached a turning point with actor Ansiba Hassan taking her case to court. She is filing a case in the Thrippunithura Magistrate Court against another actress, Lakshmipriya, and a female Sub-Inspector from the Thrippunithura Women's Police
