UK to ban social media for under-16s, PM announces new law
2026-06-15
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from major social media platforms, including TikTok, SnapchatContinue Reading
Why India wants German submarines
2026-06-15
A multibillion-dollar submarine deal between India and Germany reflects New Delhi’s push for military self-reliance — and Berlin’s growing interestContinue Reading
Iran war: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
2026-06-13
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending the conflictContinue Reading
India stays fastest-growing major global economy despite slipping to 6th GDP ranking
2026-06-12
Performance comes at a time when many major economies are grappling with sluggish growth, persistent inflationary pressures and trade disruptionsContinue Reading
India’s workers are training AI robots to take their jobs
2026-06-12
Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots imitate human behaviour. With a smartphone strappedContinue Reading
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
2026-06-12
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into NorthContinue Reading
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
2026-06-12
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47 after nearly four yearsContinue Reading
El Niño has officially arrived: Here’s how it could wreak havoc on the weather
2026-06-11
El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. TheContinue Reading
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody
2026-06-11
A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, according to the US Department of State, andContinue Reading
Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
2026-06-11
Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region. At least 11Continue Reading
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
2026-06-11
Europe’s largest airline is being investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit withContinue Reading
Emirates to offer insurance to tempt passengers back to Dubai
2026-06-11
Emirates is preparing to introduce insurance guarantees to reassure travellers and revive Dubai’s tourism sector, which has been hit hardContinue Reading
Kuwait restores air traffic after temporary airspace closure
2026-06-11
Kuwait has resumed normal air traffic operations following the temporary closure of its airspace earlier today, the Directorate General ofContinue Reading
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
2026-06-11
The Canadian government has introduced a new digital safety bill that would ban social media for children under 16, withContinue Reading
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace due to Iranian attacks
2026-06-11
Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace early Thursday and diverted flights to alternative airports as a precautionary measure, citing escalating regionalContinue Reading
US launches new strikes on Iran; Hormuz Strait closed
2026-06-11
The United States has launched fresh military strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) describingContinue Reading
Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja dies at 84 : CM Vijay announces full state honours
2026-06-10
Renowned Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away in Chennai on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). Tributes poured in for the aceContinue Reading
China’s top diplomat urges enhancing understanding via dialogue among civilizations
2026-06-10
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, addressing an event marking the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations via video on Monday,Continue Reading