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Peru’s 2026 presidential runoff on June 7 pits conservative Keiko Fujimori against leftist congressman Roberto Sánchez, concluding a chaotic election cycle. The winner will take office on July 28 for a five-year term, inheriting a deeply polarized nation grappling with inflation, rampant crime, and high political instability.

The US approved a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, including advanced counter-drone systems, to boost the Gulf ally's air defences amid heightened tensions and security concerns in West Asia.

According to RBI data, nearly two lakh damaged currency notes are withdrawn and destroyed annually, with higher-denomination notes such as Rs 100 and Rs 500 accounting for a significant share, while currency printing expenditure rose to ₹6,372.8 crore in FY25.

In the latest update of the James Handy death case, the murder charges of the suspect have reportedly been paused for facing a mental competency exam. Read to know more details.

As Iran-US talks remain deadlocked, tensions in West Asia have escalated. Kuwait said its air defences intercepted incoming missiles and drones, while Bahrain activated missile sirens and urged residents to seek shelter. The developments come amid renewed hostilities

The IDF said a preliminary assessment found the victims were civilians with no apparent involvement in the incident, and the findings will be reviewed by the relevant authorities.

A new FAO report reveals global production of meat, milk and eggs has surged dramatically since 1961, led by poultry. While Asia is now the largest producer of animal-source foods, regional disparities, food waste and environmental challenges continue to shape the future

US President Donald Trump said he is “moving very fast” to end the Iran war nearly three months after strikes began, while warning Tehran still retains around 21-22% of its missile arsenal. His remarks came amid fresh Iranian drone and missile activity and stalled efforts to secure a deal.

K Annamalai resigned from the BJP, citing differences with its leadership over the state's political direction and launched a new movement, Idhu Namma Iyakkam.

The US military said it struck Iranian radar sites after intercepting four drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has drawn scrutiny because he will oversee 18 US intelligence agencies despite having no prior intelligence experience.

The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025 by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, has become a major political flashpoint in the UK after Digwa initially claimed to police that he was the victim and had been racially abused by Nowak.

The restrictions were enacted after an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers in Washington in November 2025, leaving one dead and prompting renewed immigration scrutiny.

27 seats of Rajya Sabha are set to go to the polls on June 18. While BJP has announced a list of 11 candidates, Union Ministers Ravneet Bittu and George Kurian have not been renominated by the party. Meanwhile, Congress has declared 7 candidates including its president Mallikarjun Kharge who filed his nomination.

Rezaei warned that a renewed US offensive would risk widening the conflict across multiple regions, with the potential to extend from the Strait of Hormuz to the Mediterranean through key international waterways.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that Tehran possesses a "great deal of evidence" suggesting that operations against Iran were conducted from the territory of the United Arab Emirates. The allegation comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing scrutiny of the role played by Gulf states during the recent conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. While Iran has accused the UAE of facilitating or supporting hostile actions, Abu Dhabi has repeatedly rejected such claims and insists that its security and defense partnerships are a sovereign matter.

A third Chinese maritime “incursion” near Taiwan has been reported within a month, further escalating tensions in the South China Sea region. The repeated activity has raised concerns over regional security and maritime stability as Taiwan continues to monitor Chinese naval movements closely. The developments add to growing geopolitical friction involving China, Taiwan, and neighboring countries.

Imagine a floating city nearly a mile long, home to 80,000 people, complete with hospitals, schools, parks, shopping districts, and residential communities. That's the vision behind the Freedom Ship, an ambitious project that aims to create the world's largest vessel ever built. First proposed decades ago, the concept has resurfaced with renewed interest. If constructed, the 30-deck-high ship would accommodate around 50,000 permanent residents, 10,000 visitors, and 20,000 crew members. The vessel would operate primarily in international waters, effectively functioning as a self-contained city at sea.

A massive wildlife trafficking crackdown has exposed the growing global trade in exotic insects. Australian authorities recently seized more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches in what is being described as the country's largest-ever illegal invertebrate bust. The operation came just days after Kenyan officials dismantled a major ant-smuggling network involving thousands of rare Giant African Harvester Ants. The cases have highlighted a booming underground market for exotic insects, driven by collectors, breeders, and online buyers willing to pay high prices for rare species. Experts warn that the illegal trade poses serious risks to biodiversity, agriculture, and ecosystems, with invasive species capable of causing lasting environmental damage.