Sunday, 29 Jun, 2025

International

China accuses Trump of 'pouring oil' on Iran, Israel conflict

China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of "pouring oil" on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate". "Fanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats and mounting pressure will

Trump flies out of G7 summit early over Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump left a G7 summit in Canada a day early on Monday, heading back to the White House as Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day. Trump's helicopter lifted off from the summit venue in the Canadian Rockies to take him to his plane, shortly

56 killed in Gaza as UN condemns Israel’s warfare tactics

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned Israel’s military tactics in Gaza, stating they are inflicting “horrific and unacceptable suffering.” According to local sources, Israeli occupation forces opened fire and shelled Palestinians marching north of the

Israel hits Iran state TV, knocks broadcast off air

Israel's Defence Minister confirmed the attack, which followed an Israeli evacuation warning. An anchor reported 'bodies of reporters' at the site. An Iranian state television reporter had to stop a live broadcast on Monday when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel

At least 20 injured in Russian strike on Kyiv

A combined Russian air and missile attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday left at least 20 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials.  The attack, the latest in a spate of mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, occurred as world leaders convened at the Group of Seven meeting in

Pakistan shuts border crossings with Iran

Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials confirmed on Monday. Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, told AFP that border operations in all five districts—Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur,

Russia returns 1,200 Ukrainian bodies amid ongoing war

Russia has handed over the remains of 1,200 Ukrainians killed in the ongoing war, Ukrainian officials reported, pushing the total number of repatriated bodies to over 4,800.  The transfer, facilitated by an agreement reached in Istanbul earlier this month, underscores the human

Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel; at least 8 killed

Iran has launched a fresh wave of ballistic missile attacks targeting major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens more, Iranian and regional media reported. The assault comes just hours after Israeli forces carried out a series

7 killed in helicopter crash in India

A helicopter belonging to Aryan Aviation, flying from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, has crashed in the jungles of Gaurikund, leading to the deaths of 7 people, including the pilot.  Following the crash, helicopter services operating in the Char Dham region have been suspended until

Iran retaliates with missiles, 10 dead in Israel

Iran launched missile strikes on several locations across Israel, including the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv, killing at least 10 people, according to medics and media reports. The attacks came in response to Israeli airstrikes that targeted civilian and energy infrastructure in Iran,

Russia ready to mediate between Israel, Iran: Kremlin aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to serve as a mediator between Israel and Iran, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said following the Russian leader’s phone conversation with his US counterpart Donald Trump. "The importance of preventing the conflict

Putin to hold telephone conversation with Trump

A telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the American leader Donald Trump will take place later in the day. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that preparation of the talk was underway. The Kremlin noted that talking points on all pressing

Five killed in Iranian missile strike near Haifa of Israel

A late-night Iranian ballistic missile attack on northern Israel killed five people and injured several others in the Arab city of Tamra, east of Haifa, emergency services reported on Sunday (June 15). The assault, which began shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, marked Iran’s

Israel’s aggression makes dialogue with US ‘meaningless’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has declared that Israel’s latest military offensive against Iran has eliminated the possibility of diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington. In remarks to Iranian media on Saturday, Baghaei accused Israel of crossing

78 killed, over 320 injured in Israeli strikes: Iran’s UN envoy 

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday that 78 people had been killed and over 320 injured in Israeli airstrikes. Addressing the council, Iravani condemned what he described as Israel’s

Israel, Iran exchange overnight strikes; explosions rock Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Israel and Iran engaged in a night of heavy fighting, exchanging airstrikes that sent shockwaves across the region.  The escalation follows Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and missile bases on Friday. Ballistic missiles struck multiple locations in Israel

US responsible for Israeli aggression as regime’s 'primary supporter', says Iran

Iran has emphasised its right to respond to a wave of Israeli attacks that assassinated top military officials and nuclear scientists in Tehran in the early hours of Friday, adding that the United States should also bear the consequences for the aggression. In a statement issued hours

Israel attacks Iran, airstrikes kill Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami

Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, targeting locations it said were related to Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian state media reported that Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC]

All 242 on board dead in Air India flight crash

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in India.  There were 232 passengers and 10 crew on the flight which was headed to London. None of them

Air India flight with 242 people crashes after take-off from Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The flight was going to London. There were 232 passengers and 10 crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. A video of the aircraft flying low and