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...

Slavery-era laws repealed by French parliament

Slavery-era laws repealed by French parliament

PARIS, France: French lawmakers voted on May 28 to officially cancel old slavery-era laws that treated enslaved people as property...

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...

"He has delivered great results, taken India into the ICC...": Lalit Modi on Jay Shah's efforts as global cricket body's chairman

"He has delivered great results, taken India into the ICC...": Lalit Modi on Jay Shah's efforts as global cricket body's chairman

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi hailed International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman...

"PM Modi a great cricket fan", says Lalit Modi; urges global-standard upgrade of Ahmedabad stadium

"PM Modi a great cricket fan", says Lalit Modi; urges global-standard upgrade of Ahmedabad stadium

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister...

"Bilateral Test Cricket will die": Lalit Modi urges radical overhaul, demands deletion of ODIs

"Bilateral Test Cricket will die": Lalit Modi urges radical overhaul, demands deletion of ODIs

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Archetype of the modern T20 revolution and former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has issued...

Column: The Triple Shocks and Asia's response

Column: The Triple Shocks and Asia's response

Across Asia, countries are investing more aggressively in renewable energy, cross-border connectivity and resilient supply arrangements....

US mulls placing nukes in more NATO countries FT

US mulls placing nukes in more NATO countries  FT

Countries neighboring Russia, including the Baltic states, have already shown interest The US is mulling the deployment of its nuclear...

North Korea: Kim Jong Un visits newly inaugurated nuclear facility

North Korea: Kim Jong Un visits newly inaugurated nuclear facility

Seoul [South Korea], June 4 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a newly launched nuclear material production facility on...

"Went to dressing room and begged them to play" T20: Lalit Modi recalls persuading India stars for 2007 World Cup

"Went to dressing room and begged them to play" T20: Lalit Modi recalls persuading India stars for 2007 World Cup

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairperson Lalit Modi has recalled how he personally approached Indian...

"Bigger than Hollywood or Bollywood": Lalit Modi forecasts global megastardom for 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

"Bigger than Hollywood or Bollywood": Lalit Modi forecasts global megastardom for 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) architect Lalit Modi has made a glittering prediction for teenage batting prodigy...

"I'm not running at all, Indian Government has long arm": Lalit Modi rejects 'fugitive' label

"I'm not running at all, Indian Government has long arm": Lalit Modi rejects 'fugitive' label

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has fiercely rejected the 'fugitive' label slapped...

Teagan Kavan, Texas top Texas Tech to open WCWS finals

Teagan Kavan, Texas top Texas Tech to open WCWS finals

(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Teagan Kavan went the distance, surrendering just...

Telangana & Germany's Thuringia state sign MoU on mutual cooperation in Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences

Telangana & Germany's Thuringia state sign MoU on mutual cooperation in Technology, Skill Training, Startups and Life Sciences

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): Recognising Telangana's rapidly growing economy and its strengths in IT, life sciences...

US-Iran talks hit roadblock over Tehran's upfront demand for "liquid cash" from frozen assets: Report

US-Iran talks hit roadblock over Tehran's upfront demand for "liquid cash" from frozen assets: Report

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse...

Taiwan reports heightened Chinese military activity around territory

Taiwan reports heightened Chinese military activity around territory

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Taiwan on Thursday reported 32 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating...

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

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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

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

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