In a major diplomatic and military shift, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has revealed that Washington and Tehran have agreed to establish a direct communication channel between the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Vance Reveals CENTCOM-IRGC Channel for Conflict De-Escalation

In a landmark shift after more than four decades of official silence, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has explicitly admitted that the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182 was the work of Canada-based Khalistani extremists.

CSIS says Khalistani terrorists behind 1985 Air India bombing

As heatwaves intensify worldwide, Gulf nations are adapting with innovative solutions. From Saudi Arabia's Green Riyadh project and summer work bans to the UAE's cooling infrastructure, here's how the region is learning to live with extreme temperatures.

Europe's Heatwave Sparks Interest in Gulf Cooling Measures

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged state government employees to work an extra hour every day to boost revenue and improve governance. He said the additional revenue would be used for employee welfare while calling for greater efficiency and stricter action against revenue leakages.

Why Telangana's CM wants employees to work an extra hour

Taiwan is facing heavy rain and flooding as the outer bands of Typhoon Mekkhala lash the island. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 200 residents in eastern Taiwan amid fears of a barrier lake overflowing, while officials warn that more torrential rain is on the way.

Taiwan braces as typhoon 'Mekkhala' triggers floods, evacuations underway

Japan is on high alert as two tropical storms approach, bringing torrential rain, landslide risks and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities have urged nearly one million people to evacuate, while hundreds of flights and train services have been cancelled.

Japan braces for twin storms, flights cancelled

The death toll in the tragic collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area has risen to 15 as of Friday, June 26, 2026. Intensive search and rescue operations, involving the Army, NDRF, and state disaster teams, continue for the third consecutive day amid fears that more workers may still be trapped beneath the rubble.

Kolkata Roof Collapse: Three-Storey Warehouse Collapses in Taratala: Death Toll Rises to 14

The extortion group "Icarus," responsible for the recent massive supply chain breach involving the market intelligence platform Klue, is making headlines with a new claim: they allege to have deleted the stolen customer data. The breach, which impacted over 700 organizations including Huntress, Tanium, and Jamf, involved the exfiltration of sensitive Salesforce data through hijacked OAuth tokens.  


Icarus Claims Stolen Customer Data Is Being Deleted

Canada's intelligence agency has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged that Canada-based Khalistani extremists bombed Air India Flight 182 in 1985. The attack killed all 329 people on board and remains Canada's deadliest act of terrorism.

Canada Admits 'Khalistani' Plot in 1985 Air India Bombing

The tragic "trekking accident" at Lohagad Fort has been unmasked as a calculated murder. New CCTV footage has surfaced, showing the victim's fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary, meeting at a cafe just a day before the crime to finalize their plot.


Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Fresh CCTV Footage Emerges in Ketan Agarwal Murder Case

Movement through the Strait of Hormuz has been halted after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman's coast. The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused the evacuation of over 11,000 stranded sailors while security assessments continue.

US-Iran War: Fresh Strike Rocks Hormuz as Peace Talks Continue

India At this Hour:

- Case Filed in Ram Temple Donation Theft
- Operation Sheruwali Enters 35th Day 


Case Filed in Ram Temple Donation Theft

Native American communities have gathered in Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Horse rides, battle reenactments, traditional songs and dances honour the historic victory over the U.S. Army and preserve generations of oral history.

Little Bighorn at 150: Native Americans Honour Historic Victory

After nearly a year of operation, the controversial Everglades immigration detention center—infamously dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz"—has officially closed its doors. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the permanent shutdown on June 25, 2026, confirming that the facility now holds zero detainees.  

Donald Trump's $1 Billion Immigration Detention Camp Closes

A catastrophic series of back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction across the nation following which Mexico has sent troops and rescue team to extend its support to Venezuela. 

Venezuela Earthquake Disaster: Mexico sends troops to Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes 

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to assist Venezuela following the devastating earthquake.
Trump stated, "We're going to help them out," expressing support for those affected by the disaster.


Venezuela Earthquake: Trump extends his support, says 'we're going to help them out' 

In a packed Shanghai sports bar, an unexpected scene unfolded as Chinese soccer fans erupted in frenzied delight over Japan’s dominant 4-0 World Cup victory against Tunisia. China is normally the least obvious place for Japanese fandom to thrive—especially given deep-rooted historical animosity and heightened political tensions since conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office in Tokyo last year.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's World Cup Run Wins Hearts in China

Poland is closing the gap with Britain after already surpassing two other Western European economies. IMF data confirms that Poland's average annual income adjusted for purchasing power reached $58,560 last year, slightly higher than Spain's $58,350. IMF forecasts also indicate Poland has already reached around 87% of the UK's per capita income in purchasing power terms. In this next report, we look at how Poland is silently joining the "European economic elite".

Poland Joins Europe's Economic Elite Now

What would you do if you lost $300 billion in a single week? That is a question no one in the world could really relate to. But for Elon Musk, it's just another week at the office.

Elon Musk becomes first ever ex-trillionaire

Vespa is turning 80, and the Eternal City is hosting the party of the century! From June 25 to 28, 2026, Rome has transformed into a global hub for tens of thousands of Vespisti, marking eight decades since the legendary scooter first hit the roads in 1946.

Rome Celebrates 80 Years of the Iconic Vespa

The European Commission has reached a preliminary conclusion that Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure should be designated as "gatekeepers" under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This move marks a significant expansion of the EU's regulatory reach, bringing cloud infrastructure—the backbone of the modern digital and AI economy—under the same strict competition rules as social media and app stores.


EU Eyes Tougher Rules For Cloud Giants | AWS and Azure Face EU Digital Scrutiny

We have a special economic segment called Pitch & Portfolio, a series where we analyse the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. We put World Cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match.

World Cup of Economies: New Zealand vs Belgium | World Business Watch 

The top 3 banks - SBI, HDFC and ICICI - account for almost 47% of the country's savings account base. Public sector banks continue to dominate retail banking, while private banks are steadily gaining market share through digital banking and premium customer services. In this News in Numbers report, we dive into India's savings account market share.

Who leads India's savings account market share?

A major fire has broken out in Kyiv after a high-intensity Russian missile strike targeted critical infrastructure in the capital. Air raid sirens blared across the city early this morning as residents scrambled for cover. Emergency services are currently battling the blaze, which has sent plumes of thick black smoke over the skyline.  

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike Triggers Major Fire in Kyiv

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