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Panic briefly gripped New York City's Times Square after gunfire erupted following a dispute involving a large group. While no one was struck by bullets, a man suffered a knife wound and a 17-year-old suspect was later arrested as police recovered a firearm and launched an investigation.

Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was expected to set off technical negotiations with Iranian officials under the newly signed US-Iran agreement, including discussions on Tehran's nuclear programme during a 60-day negotiation period.

Canada has secured its first-ever victory in the men’s FIFA World Cup in spectacular fashion, defeating Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver. The co-hosts delivered a clinical performance, fueled by a sensational hat-trick from Jonathan David—the first by a player on home soil since 1966.

Tensions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have reached a boiling point as Indian officials and international observers raise alarms over the violent suppression of civil protests in Rawalakot. Following a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)—a group advocating for basic rights, affordable electricity, and economic relief—thousands of protesters gathered to demand justice, only to be met with severe force by Pakistani paramilitary troops.

3 Idiots, which was released in 2009 is all set to get a sequel. Director Rajkumar Hirani recently dropped a major hint about the plot of the next chapter. The original film starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles.

India said a treaty negotiated in 1960 cannot be treated as a permanent entitlement, arguing that it must reflect present-day realities and the significant changes of the past six decades.

Have you ever wondered why love feels like a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster? Recent neuroimaging research has finally mapped the "chemistry of attraction." By analyzing brain scans of young couples in the early, intense stages of romance, scientists have unlocked the secret behind the overwhelming feelings of euphoria, obsession, and deep attachment.

Clark will return Friday (Jun 19) morning to complete the round on holes eight and nine, and if he holds his lead, he will make US Open history not since 1933 has any player led the championship by four strokes after 18 holes.

Speculation is mounting over an imminent split within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) as six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs failed to attend a mandatory meeting convened by the party’s chief whip, Anil Desai. This massive no-show has reignited intense speculation about a potential rebellion, with reports suggesting that the rebel MP's might join the rival Eknath Shinde-led faction.

In the largest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has hit the Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district. The attack, which took place on June 18, 2026, penetrated layered air defenses and caused significant fires that blanketed the southern part of the city in thick black smoke.

Following months of intense conflict that disrupted global energy markets, President Donald Trump has announced a major interim Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war between the United States and Iran. Signed this June 2026, the deal establishes a framework for an immediate ceasefire on all fronts—including Lebanon and Israel—and facilitates the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz.

The legendary Major Oak of Sherwood Forest—a tree steeped in history and folklore, famously linked to Robin Hood—is believed to have died. After failing to produce any leaves this spring, conservation experts at the RSPB confirmed the sad news this June 2026.

Nearly a decade after leaving office, Obama inaugurated his presidential centre in Chicago, featuring a museum housed in a 225-foot granite tower and a basketball court celebrating the legacy of his administration through art, nature and historical archives.

Vance said two-thirds of the defensive weapons protecting Israel were supplied and funded by the United States, arguing that Israel should not antagonise President Donald Trump, whom he described as its strongest ally.

PM Marrero outlined 176 reforms aimed at expanding the private sector, including allowing private real estate development, authorising private banks and transforming state-owned enterprises into commercial entities with equity stakes.

PM Modi and President Emmanuel Macron discussed deeper cooperation in defence, advanced technologies and space exploration, while also engaging with innovators at VivaTech 2026.

The United States and Iran have signed a landmark agreement that opens the Strait of Hormuz, launches a 60-day truce, and creates a pathway for broader peace negotiations. However, some of the most difficult issues remain unresolved, especially the future of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and long-term nuclear restrictions. While the deal has eased immediate fears of a wider regional war, shipping security, sanctions relief, and nuclear verification are expected to dominate the next phase of talks.

Ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed, with Kpler recording 17 ship crossings while Lloyd’s List estimates around 550 merchant vessels are preparing to leave the Persian Gulf.

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply as Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week. Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its air defences intercepted hundreds of drones across multiple regions, including a large number near the capital. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking stronger support from the United States and Europe as the conflict intensifies, with both sides expanding aerial operations and raising fears of further escalation.