NATO is adapting its nuclear Arsenal in the face of security threats from Russia and China. NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg called for the block to display its stockpile to the world and send a direct message. Expenditure on nuclear weapons has also increased. Expenditure on Warheads is estimated to have risen by 13% to record 91.4 billion dollar in 2023 as per the survey by the International campaign to abolish nuclear weapons. Watch in for more details!

NATO to put nuclear weapons on standby?

In France, tensions remain high with just a couple of weeks to go for the snap elections now the country's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has said that President Macron's untimely decision to dissolve the National Assembly and call for SNAP legislative elections can backfire and plunge the country into chaos. Keep watching to know more!

French elections 2024: Macron's call for snap elections triggers protest

In the first trip to India by a senior American official after the Modi government came to power for the third term, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in New Delhi on Monday for the second meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). His visit marks the second meeting of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies. He has also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar. Watch in for more details!

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Indian counterpart Ajit Doval

Global spending on nuclear weapons up 13% in record rise

At least 8 people have died and about 17 others were injured after a goods train rammed into the Kanchanjungha Express in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday morning. The accident took place at around 9 am near Rangapani, close to New Jalpaiguri station, according to a senior official of the North Frontier Railway. Watch to know more!

Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: At least 15 dead, 60 injured in collision

Headlines of the hour: - US NSA Jake Sullivan in New Delhi - India: Train collision in West Bengal - Israel: Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet - Biden adviser in Israel to 'stop escalation' - Hyundai motors shares hit record high

US NSA Jake Sullivan in New Delhi | Israel: Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet

US Vice President Kamala Harris pledged America's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of Russia's 27-month invasion.

Two-day Ukraine peace talks held in Switzerland, world leaders discuss peace roadmap for Ukraine

South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected. This comes after the Democratic Alliance, the nation's second-largest party, said that it will support the leader of the African National Congress as part of a coalition agreement with the government.

South Africa polls: ANC says alliance with DA will not affect case against Israel at ICJ

Thousands of demonstartors took to streets of Israel in anti-government protests on Saturday. The recent display of anger in Tel Aviv was the biggest in a series of weekly protests that have continued since the war broke.

Israel: Citizens demand truce in Gaza deal

The crew on board a bulk cargo carrier which sustained damage after a missile attack by the Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, said the United States military, on Saturday (Jun 15). In other news, the suspect who opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, injuring at least eight people has died by suicide, according to the police.&nbsp;

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The crew on board a bulk cargo carrier which sustained damage after a missile attack by the Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship.&nbsp;This comes days after the American forces in the region said two cruise missiles launched by the militant group struck the cargo vessel.&nbsp;

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The suspect who opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, injuring at least eight people has died by suicide, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (June 16) citing the police.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (June 15) pledged to stick to his war goals in the Gaza Strip, just hours after eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in the Gaza.

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United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (June 15) pledged Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of the Russian offensive since late February 2022.

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The crew on board a bulk cargo carrier which sustained damage after a missile attack by the Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, said the United States military, on Saturday (Jun 15).

The crew on board a bulk cargo carrier which sustained damage after a missile attack by the Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship, said the United States military, on Saturday (Jun 15). In other news, the suspect who opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, injuring at least eight people has died by suicide, according to the police. Click on the headlines to read more Crew abandons cargo ship hit in missile attack by Houthi rebels: US military The crew on board a bulk cargo carrier which sustained damage after a missile attack by the Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden has abandoned ship. This comes days after the American forces in the region said two cruise missiles launched by the militant group struck the cargo vessel. US splash pad shooting: Suspect who injured at least 8 has died by suicide, say cops The suspect who opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, injuring at least eight people has died by suicide, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (June 16) citing the police. Gaza war: Netanyahu pledges to stick to 'war goals' after eight soldiers were killed in Rafah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (June 15) pledged to stick to his war goals in the Gaza Strip, just hours after eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in the Gaza. At Ukraine peace summit, US Vice Prez Harris announces over $1.5 billion in aid for Kyiv United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (June 15) pledged Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country's energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of the Russian offensive since late February 2022. WATCH | US: New rules for Biden-Trump political faceoff, debate to be held on June 27

Morning news brief: Crew abandons ship attacked by Houthis; suspect in US splash pad shooting dies, & more

This past week, US markets closed with mixed results amid economic data indicating easing inflation pressures. The S&P 500 edged up to achieve its fourth consecutive record close. The Nasdaq composite also set a record high, marking its fifth straight all-time closing high. However, the dow jones industrial average slipped. The week saw the nasdaq posting its largest weekly gain since late April, bolstered by optimism over tech stocks.

Global markets in the week gone by

Headlines of the hour: - Zelensky calls for a 'just peace' - Zelensky greatest salesman: Trump - Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah - Israelis rally for Gaza truce - Trudeau: Will work with India on key issues - US: More rules for Presidential debate - India: Heatwave in Delhi, UP - Monsoon advances in Indian states

Trudeau says, 'will work with India on key issues' | Zelensky greatest salesman: Trump

Putin lays out terms & conditions for ceasefire & peace talks Pakistan again playing agent provocateur in Jammu & Kashmir Argentina rocked by violent clashes between riot police & protesters opposing controversial economic reforms And Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic forces kill nearly 120 people in troubled North Kivu province in Eastern Congo. Jyotsna Kumar gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin lays out terms & conditions for ceasefire & peace talks

Headlines of the hour: - Zelensky calls for a 'just peace' - US: More rules for Presidential debate - Houthi rebels attack another ship - Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah - Israelis rally for Gaza truce - Sweden, Iran prisoner swap - Muslim pilgrims head to Muzdalifah

Zelensky calls for a 'just peace' | US: More rules for Presidential debate

Ukraine peace summit: Test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout, Pres Zelensky seeks show of support at summit

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will debate for ninety minutes using movable microphones. This sets the stage for their first face-to-face meeting before November's election. The Biden and Trump teams agreed on the parameters for the June 27 debate, which will feature two hosts and no studio audience.

US: New rules for Biden-Trump political faceoff, debate to be held on June 27

The Israeli military says its eight soldiers have been killed in Gaza when the armoured vehicle exploded. The explosion struck near Gaza's far southern city of Rafah, where the troops are engaged in fierce battle.

Israel soldiers killed in Tel Al-Sultan area of Rafah, Netanyahu says 'this is price of war'

Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets at Northern Israel on June 13th after its unprecedented barrage of over 215 projectiles. The previous day the initial wave of attacks followed an Israeli air strike that killed Hezbollah senior Commander.

Hezbollah keeps up with its attacks on Israel | Targeted Israel Army's Meron base: Hezbollah

World leaders attend Ukraine Peace Summit to discuss peace roadmap for Ukraine

As the 27-month conflict drags on and fewer volunteers show up than in the early going, Ukraine is under pressure to mobilise additional forces. The draft age was recently decreased to 25 and mobilisation procedures were strengthened by the authorities. Men may be called up if they are 60 years of age or older.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine soldiers demand young compatriots to join war

A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said.

The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) north of Austin.

An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.

The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said.

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The shooting occurred near a vendor area away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said.

Police officers and fire department personnel who were attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said.

Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said.

“It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else's life,” Allen said.

A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.

A shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) north of Austin. An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene. The two victims who were pronounced dead at the scene were not involved in the altercation, Allen said. Also read: California wildfires: 1,200 evacuated from LA county as 'Post Fire' burns down 4,400 acres The shooting occurred near a vendor area away from the stage set up for the concert, Allen said. Police officers and fire department personnel who were attending the event immediately began providing emergency medical care to multiple wounded victims, who were then transported to local hospitals, Allen said. Police do not have a suspect in custody and investigators do not know how many shooters were involved. The investigation is ongoing, he said. “It breaks your heart for a family that was coming out to enjoy their evening and now their life is forever changed as a result of somebody who could care less about somebody else's life,” Allen said.

Texas: 2 killed and several wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park

Eight IDF soldiers killed in Southern Gaza, Netanyahu says 'heartbreaking price of war'

On June 28, an early election will be held following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Just six of the eighty lawmakers who registered to run for office were given the go-ahead by the Guardian Council of the nation.

Battle for Iran Presidential polls: Who are top candidates in Presidential race

Headlines of the hour: - Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah - Israelis rally for Gaza truce - Skip ultimatums: Zelensky to Putin - Polls see a historic Tory wipeout - Muslim pilgrims head to Muzdalifah

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah | Israelis rally for Gaza truce

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