El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China's Coast Guard said on June 1 that it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. This was...

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

TORONTO, Canada: Although relations between the U.S. and Canada have become strained under President Donald Trump, new data shows that...

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal judge ruled this week that President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally. The...

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at...

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their...

11 Lebanese children get killed or injured every 24 hours, UN says

11 Lebanese children get killed or injured every 24 hours, UN says

GENEVA, Switzerland: On average, eleven children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, the U.N.'s...

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Blue Origin suffered a major setback in its effort to challenge SpaceX after an uncrewed New Glenn rocket...

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

BEIJING, China: Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes such as embezzlement...

Trump’s plan for $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund blocked by judge

Trump’s plan for $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund blocked by judge

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A U.S. judge on May 29 temporarily stopped President Donald Trump's administration from creating a nearly US$1.8...

Poster | Australia has "ideological disagreement" with U.S. on tariffs: PM

Poster | Australia has "ideological disagreement" with U.S. on tariffs: PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pushed back against the U.S. plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, calling...

Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan series due to hamstring injury: BCCI sources

Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan series due to hamstring injury: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Star India batter Virat Kohli is ruled out of the ODI series against...

French Open: Matteo Arnaldi advances to SFs after Matteo Berrettini retires

French Open: Matteo Arnaldi advances to SFs after Matteo Berrettini retires

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Matteo Arnaldi reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at Roland Garros after compatriot Matteo Berrettini...

FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 music squad with Shakira, Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla and IShowSpeed

FIFA unveils World Cup 2026 music squad with Shakira, Burna Boy, Davido, Tyla and IShowSpeed

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): FIFA has officially revealed the complete artist lineup for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, announcing...

Justice Written in the Absence of Law by Advocate A M Iktear Uddin Explores the Evolving Power of Judicial Review in Modern Democracies

Justice Written in the Absence of Law by Advocate A M Iktear Uddin Explores the Evolving Power of Judicial Review in Modern Democracies

VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: A compelling new work examining constitutional accountability, judicial power, and the future of...

EAM Jaishankar meets Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, backs stronger bilateral cooperation

EAM Jaishankar meets Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, backs stronger bilateral cooperation

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez...

Exato Technologies Limited Announces Appointment of Dr. Milind Raman Godbole to its Board of Directors

Exato Technologies Limited Announces Appointment of Dr. Milind Raman Godbole to its Board of Directors

BusinessWire India Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4: Exato Technologies Limited ('Exato' or the 'Company'), a leading provider...

Trump would end ceasefire with Iran if US troops are killed, officials say: Report

Trump would end ceasefire with Iran if US troops are killed, officials say: Report

Washington DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has privately told aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with...

Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management and University at Albany Announce Landmark Collaboration to Redefine Higher Education in India

Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management and University at Albany Announce Landmark Collaboration to Redefine Higher Education in India

NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4: Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), in collaboration with the University...

ADB, Standard Chartered partner to expand supply chain finance access for Indian businesses

ADB, Standard Chartered partner to expand supply chain finance access for Indian businesses

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank have signed agreements to strengthen...

Jordan announces 26-member squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Jordan announces 26-member squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced its 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, led...

Ambassador Tripathi meets Indians injured in Kuwait Airport attack; assures assistance

Ambassador Tripathi meets Indians injured in Kuwait Airport attack; assures assistance

Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 4 (ANI): Ambassador Paramita Tripathi on Wednesday met the Indians who were injured in the attack on the...

Cong chief Kharge slams Centre over recent National Family Health Survey, accuses Govt of hiding data "exposing" failures

Cong chief Kharge slams Centre over recent National Family Health Survey, accuses Govt of hiding data "exposing" failures

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Central Government...

Flavio Cobolli storms into French Open semi-finals after cruising past Auger-Aliassime

Flavio Cobolli storms into French Open semi-finals after cruising past Auger-Aliassime

Paris [France], June 4 (ANI): Flavio Cobolli broke new ground in Paris on Wednesday night, reaching his maiden Grand Slam semi-final...

Morocco team arrives in US ahead of FIFA World Cup campaign

Morocco team arrives in US ahead of FIFA World Cup campaign

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Morocco football team has arrived in the United States ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating...

"Jo mere saath hua aap logo ko nahi pata...": Shilpa Shinde breaks silence on backlash over 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!' sexual harassment row

"Jo mere saath hua aap logo ko nahi pata...": Shilpa Shinde breaks silence on backlash over 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!' sexual harassment row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Television actress Shilpa Shinde has responded to criticism surrounding her recent podcast...

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows,...

Adam Silver: NBA hopes to end Clippers probe soon

Adam Silver: NBA hopes to end Clippers probe soon

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images) The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap violation is nearing...

Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike

Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images) Because he served as a lawyer on the owners' bargaining team in 1994, current MLB commissioner...

Lionel Messi honoured with prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award

Lionel Messi honoured with prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): Inter Miami CF star and reigning world champion Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias...

India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi

India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi

Beijing [China], June 4 (ANI): India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during...

PM Modi meets Citi CEO Jane Fraser, Discusses investment, AI and green energy opportunities

PM Modi meets Citi CEO Jane Fraser, Discusses investment, AI and green energy opportunities

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Citi Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser to...

Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett

Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett

(Photo credit: Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jared Verse admitted Wednesday that he initially found the blockbuster...

Guwahati tea auction centre sets new benchmarks for quality tea prices

Guwahati tea auction centre sets new benchmarks for quality tea prices

Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 4 (ANI): The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) continues to create history, reaffirming its position...

"Each team will be worth billions": Lalit Modi predicts Women's Cricket to become world's no 2 sporting league

"Each team will be worth billions": Lalit Modi predicts Women's Cricket to become world's no 2 sporting league

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has made a stellar forecast for the future of women's...

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup stadiums

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): FIFA has made a last-minute reversal of its World Cup stadium policy, banning fans from bringing water...

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Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts
El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak
Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...


Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign
Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...


Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...


After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US
After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...


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