Why is India’s relief mission to Venezuela named Operation Amistad?
India has launched 'Operation Amistad' (meaning friendship in Spanish), a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, to Venezuela following a devastating earthq...
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27 June 2026
What is Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement? Everything to know
The article details a framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S., aimed at de-escalating tensions and laying the groundwork for peace. The agree...
24 June 2026
Trump administration touts deal with Iran as payday for U.S. farmers; Tehran denies it
The article details a disputed interim deal between the U.S. and Iran concerning the unfreezing of Iranian assets. While the Trump administration claims these funds would be use...
U.S. Senate for the first time approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The U.S. Senate approved a War Powers resolution for the first time, seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, in a rebuke to President Donald Trump. This vote, 50-48,...
Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti in Vietnam to boost maritime cooperation
Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri (stealth frigate) and INS Kavaratti (anti-submarine warfare corvette) visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as part of an operational deployment. ...
23 June 2026
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ’good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
The article details ongoing high-level talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland, led by Vice-President J.D. Vance, aimed at securing a permanent end to the war in...
North Korea’s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared the country's intent to exercise its position as a nuclear state, citing an unpredictable global security situation and blaming the U.S....
Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU meeting
Belgium has issued visas to a Taliban delegation to attend an EU meeting in Brussels, marking the first time the EU has hosted the group since their return to power. The meeting...
U.S. notifies sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers
The U.S. has formally notified the proposed sale of sustainment support services and related equipment for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers, valued at...
22 June 2026
Key points from the first round of Iran-U.S. talks
The first round of Iran-U.S. talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar at Switzerland's Burgenstock resort, concluded with an agreement on a 60-day roadmap for a final deal. Key out...
21 June 2026
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
The article details escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to close the strait due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. breaches...
Bangladesh issues countrywide alert fearing unrest on anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League
Bangladesh has issued a nationwide security alert ahead of the founding anniversary of the now-disbanded Awami League, fearing unrest. The Awami League, led by deposed Prime Min...