World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
Jun 15, 2026, at 10:40 am
World leaders on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
UK, Japan announce £18 billion investment package, deepen cooperation on technology and security
Jun 14, 2026, at 08:41 pm
London: Britain and Japan announced a series of investment and cooperation agreements worth more than £18 billion ($24.4 billion) on Sunday, deepening collaboration in clean energy, advanced technologies and defence ahead of the G7 summit in France.
Brazilian woman dies in bungee jump horror after staff 'forgot' to attach safety rope
Jun 14, 2026, at 02:15 pm
The excitement of bungee jumping turned into a horrifying tragedy for a 21-year-old Brazilian woman after she plunged more than 130 feet to her death when staff allegedly pushed her off a bridge without attaching the safety rope.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death outside a London shop, probe underway
Jun 14, 2026, at 10:24 am
A 26-year-old Indian-origin man has been killed in a knife attack in Southall, west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Modi-Trump meeting set for G7 sidelines as Hormuz crisis, global security take centre stage
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:50 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, the White House has confirmed.
'Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately': Trump says Iran deal to be signed on June 14
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:37 am
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-anticipated agreement aimed at ending tensions in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday (June 14), adding that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to global shipping immediately after the deal takes effect.
Indian-origin man jailed for 34 years in UK over horrific kidnap, torture and rape case
Jun 13, 2026, at 09:07 am
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London.
US and Iran 'closer than ever' to war-end deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:07 pm
The United States and Iran are “never been closer” to reaching a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
Jun 12, 2026, at 02:03 pm
A Pakistani asylum seeker, who raped a young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park, has been jailed in the UK.
Indian families fear for safety as Belfast riots turn violent, store set on fire
Jun 12, 2026, at 09:19 am
Members of the Indian community in Northern Ireland say they are living in fear following a wave of racially motivated anti-immigrant violence that swept through Belfast and neighbouring areas earlier this week.
Jun 11, 2026, at 11:47 pm
The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.
Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Jun 11, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
Anti-immigration protests hit Belfast after knife attack
Jun 10, 2026, at 10:13 am
Large-scale anti-immigration protests erupted across Belfast on Tuesday after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Northern Ireland.
Middle East on Edge: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire, Tel Aviv responds
Jun 08, 2026, at 09:31 am
Iran on Sunday launched a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in nearly two months, putting a fragile ceasefire under renewed strain and raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:28 pm
A former tech engineer has left many social media users surprised after he gave up a lucrative career to run a modest Hokkien Mee stall with his girlfriend in Singapore.
Israel, Lebanon agree to new ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's rejection clouds deal
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:48 pm
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.
British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:51 pm
A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:23 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation
Jun 01, 2026, at 10:29 am
The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.
What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system
May 31, 2026, at 08:48 pm
Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence
May 31, 2026, at 06:57 pm
At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand control over Gaza to 70%
May 28, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Mojtaba Khamenei warns of bid to bring Iran 'to its knees' amid fresh missile escalation
May 28, 2026, at 09:41 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated.
Iran claims draft deal with US could reopen Strait of Hormuz, White House calls it 'fabrication'
May 27, 2026, at 11:06 pm
Iran on Wednesday claimed that a draft framework agreement with the United States could lead to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and restoration of commercial shipping within a month.
Hamas’ new armed wing chief Mohammed Odeh ‘killed’ in Israeli strike: Reports
May 27, 2026, at 09:53 am
Israel has said it targeted Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas’ armed wing, in a strike in Gaza, media reports said.
Violence and sexual assault: Inside the massive child abuse scandal rocking France
May 26, 2026, at 08:21 pm
In a shocking incident, Paris police are investigating more than 100 allegations of physical violence, mistreatment, and sexual assault against young children in nurseries, daycare centers, and primary schools across the city, media reports said.
US military conducts new strikes on South Iran amid ceasefire: Reports
May 26, 2026, at 09:27 am
The United States military said it carried out “self-defense strikes” on Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two nations, according to media reports.
Russia's Oreshnik missile sparks global alarm after huge attack on Ukraine
May 25, 2026, at 10:51 am
Global leaders have strongly condemned Russia’s latest large-scale strikes on Ukraine, which involved around 90 missiles—including a hypersonic ballistic missile—and approximately 60 drones.
Caught on camera: Plane ploughs into paraglider—What happens next is unbelievable
May 25, 2026, at 10:10 am
A terrifying mid-air collision was captured on camera when a small aircraft struck a paraglider’s canopy, sending a woman spiralling out of control through the sky before she miraculously managed to land safely.
Kyiv under fire: Russia launches one of biggest attacks yet with ‘Oreshnik’ missile
May 24, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv and several other cities overnight with a barrage of missiles and drones, including its new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports.