Iran rejected foreign intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, ruled out direct talks with US officials in Doha, and announced upcoming meetings with Qatar regarding the bilateral MoU and frozen assets.

Iran says no foreign intervention needed in Strait of Hormuz, rules out talks with US in Doha

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the motto for defence procurement will be “back British", and the plan will create almost 60,000 jobs. Talking about a more “European Nato”, Starmer announced an £8.6 billion investment in building fighter jets with Italy and Japan.

Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence, says road and energy projects to be scrapped for funds

A two-week-old US-Iran interim agreement faces its first major test as both nations trade military strikes and accuse each other of violating Article 5 regarding Strait of Hormuz shipping.

What is Article 5 of US-Iran deal, and why is it being blamed for Hormuz unrest? WION Decodes

Japan has offered India the chance to co-produce its advanced Mogami-class stealth frigates under Make in India. This will strengthen India's naval capabilities, deepen defence ties with Japan and boost domestic warship manufacturing.

The Mogami-class offer: Japan pitches stealth-frigate co-production under Make in India

Iran explicitly denies upcoming bilateral negotiations with the US, stating its Doha delegation is focused solely on technicalities of the existing 14-point MoU, including oil permits and frozen assets.

Iran denies new US talks, sends delegation to Doha for MoU technicalities

World Cup security officials detected 1,139 drones near stadiums, neutralized over 300, and seized more than 500 as the FBI ramps up counter-drone operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

FBI detects over 1,100 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, 300 neutralised

US and Iranian delegations are visiting Doha simultaneously, fueling speculation of renewed diplomatic engagement despite Iran’s claim that the trip only concerns a recent asset-release agreement signed in Islamabad.

No direct meeting? Everything we know about the upcoming US-Iran talks in Doha

The India-Japan UNICORN integrated mast project is more than a defence collaboration. It highlights growing technology sharing, trusted industrial partnerships and deeper strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Beyond technology: How India and Japan are building a strategic partnership for the future

Satellite imagery released by NASA has revealed the staggering scale of destruction caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes. Using radar data from the European Space Agency's Sentinel-1 satellite, researchers estimate that approximately 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed. Pics below.

Satellite images reveal scale of Venezuela earthquake devastation; nearly 59,000 buildings damaged - NASA releases data

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India will happen from July 1 to July 3. The discussions with PM Narendra Modi are likely to centre on semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy, supply-chain resilience, skilled worker mobility and defence cooperation.

Semiconductors to biogas: What’s really on the table at the Modi-Takaichi summit? | WION Decodes

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s India visit spotlights Tokyo’s ¥10 trillion investment pledge. After beating its ¥5 trillion goal early, attention turns to whether Japan can deliver again.

The ¥10 trillion test: Can Japan double its India investment push after early ¥5 trillion success?

Pakistan is facing a sustained, multi-year surge in terrorist violence driven primarily by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reversing years of hard-won counterterrorism gains.

Pakistan's security crisis deepens as TTP drives terror resurgence

Japan has introduced AIko, an AI-powered virtual police chief, to educate people about online scams that caused record losses of over $2 billion last year. The Osaka Police initiative comes as fraud linked to social media and Southeast Asian scam syndicates rises

Meet AIko: Japan's AI Police chief leading country's fight against cyber fraud

In recent years, readers in India have increased in engaging with a wide range of manga genres, extending beyond traditionally dominant titles into slice-of-life and novels. Let's take a look at how anime and manga have made a soft power bridge between India and Japan. 

Naruto to nationwide fandom: How Anime and Manga became India's cultural bridge to Japan

Authorities in Iraq have recovered cash and gold worth nearly Rs 3,000 crore from the homes of politicians and government officials in raids as part of a major anti-corruption crackdown in recent weeks. Huge amounts were recovered, buried deep beneath homes as well.

Nearly Rs 2,700 crore in gold and cash recovered from homes of MPs and govt officials in Iraq

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dismissed concerns over the US renaming the Indo-Pacific Command, saying the focus should be on actions, not labels. He stressed that India-US ties remain strong, citing the close rapport between Trump and PM Modi.

'Trump said let's call PM Modi...': US Envoy's explains Indo-Pacific Command's name change with anecdote

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives in New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Discover the key defence, tech, and economic security agendas on the table. 

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India for annual summit

At the January summit, negotiators "froze the text" of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), agreeing on its content. Teams are now conducting legal vetting in Brussels to ensure consistency.

India-EU FTA will double trade in 5 years, EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin tells WION

The US Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump sweeping new authority to fire members of certain independent federal agencies, overturning key parts of a 90-year-old precedent that limited presidential control.

US Supreme Court hands Trump 'greatest increase in presidential power' in 90 years. What can the POTUS do now?

A deadly landslide triggered by monsoon rains has collapsed a disused jade mine dump in Hpakant, Myanmar, killing at least five people and leaving 15 missing. 

At least 5 dead, 15 missing after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

The Indian Army has rejected media reports claiming the Chinese PLA encroached into Arunachal Pradesh and set up camps inside Indian territory, calling the allegations "incorrect and without any basis." The clarification comes amid continued scrutiny of the India-China border situation.

'Under PLA occupation?' Indian Army rejects reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi visits India to align critical defence and technology sectors. What does the Abe protégé’s strategy mean for the future of Tokyo-New Delhi relations?

Sanae Takaichi's India visit: The Abe protégé aligning Japan's defence and tech with New Delhi

WhatsApp has begun rolling out usernames globally, allowing users to chat without sharing their personal phone numbers. Here's how you can claim your unique username.

WhatsApp introduces usernames: Don't MISS OUT on your unique username - Here's how you can reserve it

Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, exposing alleged construction failures and weak building oversight. Engineers warn poor enforcement and risky terrain may have worsened the disaster.

Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s twin earthquakes?

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is "not anti-American" but also "not kneeling" after Donald Trump's controversial remarks about her sparked a diplomatic row. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled his US visit, while Trump also criticised Europe over immigration and energy.

'I am not anti-American...': Italian PM Meloni opens up days after public spat with Trump

In a major endorsement of India's technological rise, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Jacob Helberg said India is the only country in the world capable of rivalling China in the depth of its engineering workforce and talent pool.

'Only country on earth': US says only India can rival China's engineering talent pool, calls New Delhi an 'indispensable' tech partner

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Iran says no foreign intervention needed in Strait of Hormuz, rules out talks with US in Doha

Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence, says ‘will make British people safer’

What is Article 5 of US-Iran deal, why is it being blamed for Hormuz unrest?

Japan offers stealth frigate co-production under Make in India: Why it matters

Iran denies new US talks, sends delegation to Doha for MoU technicalities

FBI detects over 1,100 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, 300 neutralised

No direct meeting? Everything we know about the upcoming US-Iran talks in Doha

Why the UNICORN mast project could become a symbol of growing tech trust

Venezuela twin earthquake devastation captured from space: NASA releases data

Semiconductors to biogas: Decoding Modi-Takaichi summit's agenda

The ¥10 trillion test: Can Japan double its India investment?

Pakistan's security crisis deepens as TTP drives terror resurgence

Meet AIko: Japan's AI Police chief leading country's fight against cyber fraud

Naruto to nationwide fandom: How Anime and Manga became India's cultural bridge to Japan

Nearly Rs 2,700 crore worth of assets found in Iraq's anti-corruption crackdown

US Envoy's explains Indo-Pacific Command's name change with anecdote

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India for annual summit

India-EU FTA will double trade in 5 years, EU Ambassador Delphin tells WION

SCOTUS hands Trump 'greatest increase in presidential power'. Deets inside

At least 5 dead, 15 missing after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

Indian Army rejects reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal

Sanae Takaichi aligning Japan's defence and tech with India

WhatsApp usernames: Here's how to reserve yours before someone else GRABS IT

Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s twin earthquakes?

Italian PM Meloni opens up days after public spat with Trump

US says India 'only country on earth' that can rival China's talent pool