In Zojila, light at the end of tunnel
The article details the construction breakthrough of the 13.14-kilometre-long Zojila Tunnel, connecting Baltal in Kashmir's Ganderbal district and Minamarg in Ladakh's Drass on ...
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14 June 2026
13 June 2026
Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges strong protest over U.S. Navy attacks that killed three Indians
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lodged a strong protest with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over U.S. Navy attacks in the Gulf that resulted in the deaths o...
12 June 2026
Iran says hasn’t reached a final decision on deal with U.S.
The article reports that Iran has not yet reached a final decision on a deal with the United States, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an imminent "great set...
11 June 2026
Iran says ‘will target’ any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes in latest escalation
The article reports a significant escalation of tensions between Iran and the U.S., with Iran threatening to target any vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and declaring it closed, f...
India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission after second ship attack in three days
India summoned the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to lodge a strong protest after two recent attacks on commercial vessels near the Omani coast, which resulted in Indian sailors m...
08 June 2026
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon
Oil prices surged by over $2 a barrel following renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, despite a recent truce. This escalation in the Israel-Lebanon/Iran conflict, which began with...
Iran-Israel tensions escalate over Lebanon | Timeline
The article details the escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, primarily focusing on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon involving Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants. It pr...
Iran’s top negotiator threatens U.S. targets over Lebanon escalation
Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, threatened U.S. bases and Israeli assets in West Asia as legitimate targets. This statement, made on X, follows a U.S. naval block...
U.K., France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks
Leaders of the UK, France, and Germany have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, with active U.S. and Eur...
U.S. considers buying Chagos Islands: reports
The article reports that the U.S. White House is considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially bypassing the U.K. This move aims to secure the st...
‘Push-in’ issue to feature in upcoming BGB-BSF talks: Bangladesh
The article reports on the upcoming 57th bi-annual Director General-level border coordination conference between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh ...
07 June 2026
Beaufort Castle | Besieged history
The article details the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, highlighting its strategic importance and rich history under various rulers including Crusaders, Saladi...