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Iran has ended its official mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but peace remains far away. As the nation held final rites, reports of YS strikes hit Iran, prompting Tehran to issue threats of retaliation. The escalation now puts ongoing diplomatic talks in serious jeopardy.


Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei, what happens next? 

Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession has drawn global attention, and now the remains of Iran's supreme leader will be flown to Karbala from Najaf.  The developments are being closely watched as Iran bids final goodbye to its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei. 

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Final journey of Iran's slain supreme leader

West Asia is on the edge. The sound of explosions has returned to Iran. This time, reports of blasts emerged near Bushehr, which is home to Iran's only operational nuclear power plant. It is one of the most sensitive locations in the country, and any military activity in its vicinity immediately sends shockwaves far beyond the region. Whether diplomacy is still alive or not is increasingly difficult to tell. What is clear, though, is that the rhetoric has become sharper than ever. This is the story of another dangerous turn in a conflict that refuses to cool down.

Trump goes ballistic, claims Tehran wants to 'kill him' 

A devastating fire at a major shoe manufacturing facility in southern China has claimed the lives of at least 28 workers, with many others injured. The blaze, which spread rapidly through the industrial complex, has prompted an immediate investigation into safety violations and fire code enforcement. 

President Xi Jinping has expressed his deep condolences, acknowledging the "heavy losses" and demanding an urgent, nationwide safety inspection of all manufacturing hubs to prevent further industrial tragedies.

China shoe factory fire: 28 killed, Xi Jinping mourns 'heavy losses' 

PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Australia for high-level talks with PM Anthony Albanese. The focus: deepening the India-Australia strategic partnership. Defence cooperation, critical minerals, and uranium supply are expected to dominate the agenda. Both leaders will also push for stronger Indo-Pacific cooperation amid rising regional tensions. The visit signals a major step to lock in energy security, trade, and defense ties between the two Quad partners.


PM Modi in Melbourne: India & Australia eye to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation

Nigeria is facing a bizarre corruption row after a 'ghost agency' was found with nearly $1 million in the national budget. The fake body even set up an office inside Abuja's government complex. President Tinubu has now ordered a full investigation into how it slipped through. 


Nigeria's 'ghost agency' scandal: Fake agency allocated nearly $1 million budget 

Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine, leaving at least 26 people dead within 48 hours as cities and civilian areas come under heavy bombardment. In response, Ukraine has launched a new phase of its drone campaign, targeting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers instead of focusing solely on refineries. More than 20 Russian-linked oil tankers were reportedly struck within 72 hours, raising concerns about disruptions to Moscow's oil exports and revenue streams. The strikes could have major implications for the war, global energy markets, and sanctions enforcement.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to make American Patriot missiles

The world is closely watching the possibility that Turkey could once again receive America's most advanced stealth fighter, the F-35. The issue has returned to the center of international diplomacy as Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit. President Trump is expected to support efforts toward a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. If this is approved, it would mark a dramatic shift in US-Turkey defense relations after years of tensions.


Trump, Erdogan hold high-stakes talks as NATO summit begins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on NATO allies to increase support for Ukraine's air defence capabilities as Russia continues large-scale missile and drone attacks. With concerns growing over shortages of Patriot missile systems and other critical defence equipment, Kyiv is seeking urgent assistance to protect cities and infrastructure. The appeal comes as NATO leaders meet to discuss security challenges facing Europe.

Zelensky urges NATO to step up help for Ukraine on air defences

After nearly 20 years in charge, Hamas has announced it will dissolve its governing body in Gaza. The Palestinian movement says it’s making way for a technocratic committee to handle civilian administration in the territory. This comes months after the October ceasefire with Israel, and while Hamas has said before it’s ready to step back from day-to-day rule, the bigger question of disarmament is still on the table.


Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body after 20 years 

Russia launched one of its largest overnight drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, leaving at least 30 people dead and dozens injured. Residential areas, including apartment buildings, suffered severe damage as rescue teams searched through the rubble. Ukraine condemned the strikes as attacks on civilians, while Russia claimed it targeted military-related facilities. Watch the latest developments and eyewitness acco


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says it hit military, energy facilities in Kyiv

A fragile de facto ceasefire in Yemen has been shattered by the deadliest Houthi attack in years. Over the weekend of July 4–5, 2026, Houthi rebels launched a massive, coordinated assault on positions held by the internationally recognized government in the Jabal Dabbas area of the Hays district, south of the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.  


Deadly Houthi assault: 16 government troops killed in Hodeidah

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently grappling with a severe and rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. As of July 1, 2026, health authorities have confirmed 1,460 cases and 452 deaths within the DRC, signaling a significant escalation in the 17th recorded outbreak of the disease in the country.


Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with rising Ebola cases

As of July 5, 2026, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a critical juncture, characterized by an unprecedented Ukrainian long-range strike campaign and intensified battlefield rhetoric from the Kremlin.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine boasts deep-strikes, Russia expands frontiers on ground

A high-profile scandal has erupted in Pakistan, shaking the halls of power in Islamabad. Muhammad Raza Dar, a relative of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has been arrested by Lahore Police on charges of abducting and gang-raping two foreign nationals.  


Ishaq Dar's grandson booked for alleged abduction & rape in Lahore

Tirana descends into chaos as the "Flamingo Revolution" takes a violent turn. Albanian police deployed tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons on July 2, 2026, to disperse anti-government protesters outside the parliament building.  


Albania protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protesters

The skies over Ukraine turned black today as Russia unleashed a massive, multi-wave aerial assault. Military analysts describe the attack as a "saturation strike," specifically designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s sophisticated Western-supplied air defense systems by launching hundreds of low-cost drones alongside high-precision cruise and ballistic missiles.  


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian regiment 'beat its own soldiers to death'

Amid the devastation caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, rescuers have found a rare moment of hope. A man trapped inside a collapsed security booth was pulled out alive eight days after the powerful quakes struck. The dramatic rescue comes as emergency teams from multiple countries continue searching through debris, racing against time to find more survivors.


Venezuela quake miracle: Man rescued alive after 8 days under rubble 

India and Japan are deepening one of Asia's most significant strategic partnerships, with the Indo-Pacific emerging as the centerpiece of their shared vision for regional security and economic growth. Over the past decade, New Delhi and Tokyo have transformed their relationship from one driven primarily by trade and investment into a comprehensive strategic partnership focused on defence, technology, infrastructure and maritime security. Defence cooperation has expanded significantly. India and Japan conduct regular joint military exercises involving their armies, navies and air forces. Here's why the partnership is crucial in the 21st century.


India-Japan summit: Takaichi says Japan to boost maritime cooperation under Make in India 

Harvard astronomer known for his theories about alien visits has been appointed by the Trump administration to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs.
Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and also served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department, has been appointed to helm a new scientific advisory council tasked with investigating the origins of mysterious orbs and other objects reported by military personnel in recent years. Watch the conversation and what he promises to explore and reveal in this video.

Trump UFO council head Prof Avi Loeb speaks to WION on alien files

In a high-stakes visit aimed at securing the future of the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has arrived in New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. As Japan navigates a new era of proactive security, PM Takaichi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to deepen their "Special Strategic and Global Partnership" amid rising regional volatility.  

Japan-India Ties: Sanae Takaichi Promises Stronger Security & Tighter Immigration

A tragic incident unfolded in Mumbai's Chembur area when a tree suddenly collapsed onto a moving school bus carrying 18 children. Eleven-year-old Vihan Shrivastav lost his life, while five other students were hospitalised, including one who remains in critical condition. The bus conductor and local residents rushed to rescue trapped children before emergency teams arrived. A crane was later deployed to remove the massive tree from the damaged bus.

Mumbai tragedy: 11-year old schoolboy killed after tree crushes school bus

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has clarified that the Indian government is not involved in or backing any Track-II dialogue with Pakistan involving retired officials or diplomats. He stated that New Delhi does not take cognisance of such informal discussions conducted in personal capacities abroad. The remarks come amid reports suggesting backchannel engagement between India and Pakistan

India rejects claims of involvement in Pakistan track-ii talks

Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday pilloried the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement signed in Washington as “null and void” and a surrender of Lebanon’s sovereignty, with the terror group’s top ally in Beirut’s parliament going as far as calling it an “incitement to civil war.”


Lebanon-Israel Peace Deal: Hezbollah Supporters Protest Against Trilateral Deal

Ukraine has accused Belarus of playing a supporting role in Russia’s ongoing drone attacks, further escalating tensions in the region.

The allegations come amid intensified aerial strikes and growing concerns that the conflict is widening beyond traditional battle lines. Kyiv claims Belarus is enabling or facilitating Russian military operations, while Minsk has not formally responded to the latest accusations.

The development adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, raising fears of broader regional involvement.


Belarus denies role in aiding Russian drone operations against Ukraine

An Indian sailor in the United Kingdom has received consular assistance after being accused in a case linked to alleged sanctions breaches.

Authorities in the UK are reportedly investigating the matter, while Indian diplomatic officials have stepped in to provide support and ensure due process.

The incident has triggered attention over maritime compliance, international sanctions frameworks and the treatment of foreign nationals in cross-border legal cases.


Indian sailor in UK gets consular aid: Accusation of sanctions breach

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