India’s naval modernisation has taken another decisive step forward with the commissioning of three frontline platforms in Kolkata on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the ceremony, formally inducting INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray into service.The event was marked by the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who emphasised that India’s
US-Iran Talks Go Into Day 2 Amid Difficulties
The peace talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland entered their second day on Monday, following a tense opening session overshadowed by renewed threats and strategic manoeuvres.Tehran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately heightened tensions and drew sharp warnings from Washington. President Donald Trump repeated his threats to
US Trade Envoy Jamieson Greer Arrives In India To Advance Interim Trade Deal
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to advance discussions on the interim trade agreement between India and the United States. His visit marks a significant step in the broader negotiations towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement that has been under discussion since early 2025.The Office of the US Trade Representative confirmed that Greer will meet with
Trump Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation Over Lebanon Proxies Amid Fragile Peace Talks
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a sharp warning to Tehran, demanding that Iran immediately halt the activities of its proxies in Lebanon or face severe consequences.He declared that the United States would strike Iran "very hard again," escalating tensions even as negotiators from both sides continue delicate peace talks in Switzerland.The statement was delivered through his social media
Iran’s Security Envoy Nezami Arrives In Delhi For BRICS NSA Meeting
Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ghadir Nezami, arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting scheduled for 22–23 June 2026.His presence underscores Iran’s growing engagement within the expanded BRICS framework, which now includes eleven major emerging markets and developing countries.During his visit, Nezami is
Israel Defence Forces Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander Abu Mustafa And Hamas Operative In Gaza Strikes
The Israel Defence Forces and the Israel Security Agency have confirmed the elimination of Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa in a precision strike in the southern Gaza Strip.The operation was carried out over the weekend and targeted Abu Mustafa, who was identified as the Nukhba commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation.He was directly involved in
Three reasons why a food-supply shock may be coming to Southeast Asia: Goldman Sachs
Higher input costs and a potential El Niño weather event are combining to increase the risk of significant food price inflation across Southeast Asia, according to a report from Goldman Sachs
Massive GitHub Attack Injects Malware into 10,000 Compromised Repositories
A large-scale malware distribution campaign utilizing GitHub repositories has been uncovered. This coordinated effort weaponized over 10,000 repositories to deliver Trojanized payloads. The activity was first identified on June 18, 2026, and highlights…
Three killed and five injured as ‘two pistol-wielding students, 14 & 15, open fire’ at high school in the Philippines
THREE people have died and five are injured after two pistol-wielding students opened fire at their own school in the Philippines, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with a gun each when they stormed San Jose National High School in …
Australia sells advanced radar to Canada in US$1.8 billion deal
This is the first international sale of Australia’s advanced radar technology, which offers long-range surveillance to improve defences and provide early warning, the government said.