Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe remains in an "extremely critical" condition after being shot during a campaign speech in Bogotá on June 7. The 39-year-old conservative politician was struck twice in the head and once in the leg by a 15-year-old suspected hitman. Doctors said he is suffering from persistent cerebral edema and uncontrollable intercerebral bleeding.

Tensions in the Middle East have dramatically escalated after Iran launched a second wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel early Saturday, following Israel's massive air assault dubbed Operation "Rising Lion." The Israeli offensive, reportedly one of the largest in its history, targeted deep Iranian territory, including nuclear sites and missile facilities, killing top military officials and scientists.

A London-bound Air India flight, AI171, crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The Boeing 787, carrying 242 people—including 230 passengers and 12 crew members—had departed from runway 23 at 1:39 pm. Moments later, it issued a "Mayday" distress call, signaling a life-threatening emergency. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the call was made, but communication with the aircraft was lost

Tensions escalated in the Middle East after Iran posted a cryptic message on ‘X’, stating, “We are Ready,” amid reports that Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear sites. U.S. intelligence fears a retaliatory response, including possible attacks on American assets in Iraq. In response, the U.S. has urged some citizens to leave the region and is relocating military personnel, with President Trump emphasizing, “They can’t have a nuclear weapon

On Tuesday, June 10, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg returned to her homeland after being deported from Israel. Thunberg had been detained along with several other activists while aboard a boat attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Israeli authorities intercepted the vessel and later deported the activists involved.

Father’s Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries including India, is a heartfelt tribute to the love, strength, and guidance of fathers and father figures. In 2025, it will be observed on June 15. The occasion offers families a chance to express gratitude through meaningful gestures, personalised gifts, and special time spent together.

On Sunday evening, a powerful tornado was spotted near Sherman, Texas, prompting widespread concern as severe weather alerts expanded across the state. Videos posted by residents and storm chasers revealed intense thunderstorms and wind speeds reaching up to 90 mph. One forecaster reported a “strong tornado ongoing” north of Sherman, near Dallas.

In retaliation to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, which damaged a third of Russia's cruise missile carriers, Russia launched its most extensive assault in the ongoing three-year war. Over 400 drones and 40 missiles struck nine Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Sumy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed at least six fatalities, including three firefighters in Kyiv and civilians in Lutsk and Chernihiv. Around 80 people were injured, and more may be trapped

Russia has downplayed hopes for a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine held in Istanbul, where negotiations lasted under two hours. While both sides exchanged prisoner swap lists and peace proposals, no significant progress was made. Ukraine’s call for an unconditional ceasefire was rejected by Moscow, which instead proposed limited truces lasting just two to three days. Russia also demanded Ukrainian withdrawal from four annexed regions as a condition to pause hostilitie

South Koreans are voting in a pivotal snap presidential election on Tuesday, June 3, following the dramatic ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol. His removal came after the Constitutional Court upheld his impeachment by Parliament on April 4, triggered by his imposition of martial law in December 2024. Polling stations opened at 6 am, with over 1.08 million voting within the first hour and 2.5 million by 8 am. More than a third of the 44.39 million eligible voters had already

Ukraine launched one of its most ambitious drone offensives on Sunday, striking five Russian military airbases and targeting 41 aircraft, including strategic bombers Tu-95, Tu-22, and an A-50 radar aircraft. Named "Spider's Web", the covert operation took over 18 months to plan and involved smuggling 117 drones into Russia in wooden crates. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed it as a "brilliant operation", revealing that the mission’s command center operated near an FSB offi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday, as Ukraine seeks additional military aid amid a surge in Russian airstrikes. Since assuming office three weeks ago, Merz has been actively pushing for a ceasefire and working to maintain Western unity in support of Ukraine. Germany, second only to the US in military assistance to Ukraine, remains a critical partner.

In a major policy shift, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the government will no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. Instead, vaccines will be advised only for adults aged 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions. This change aligns the US with nations like the UK, Germany, and France, where annual boosters target high-risk groups. Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine stance, called it a “common sense”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to return all hostages—both living and dead—as Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 52 people, including 33 in a school-turned-shelter. The military said the site was a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command hub, though many victims were reportedly children. The pledge came amid confusion over a proposed ceasefire. A Palestinian source close to Hamas claimed the group accepted a U.S.-backed 70-day truce deal involving the

Following the U.S. government’s decision to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students for the 2025–2026 academic year, Hong Kong's Education Bureau is urging local universities to attract affected scholars. The ban, attributed to alleged antisemitism and ties to the Chinese Communist Party, will force international students—many of whom are Chinese nationals—to seek alternatives.

Former President Donald Trump announced that US Steel will remain headquartered in Pittsburgh, citing a major investment boost from its partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel. The collaboration, he said, will generate 70,000 jobs and inject $14 billion into the U.S. economy, mostly within 14 months. Following his statement on TruthSocial, US Steel shares surged nearly 24% on Friday, according to AFP.

Federal authorities have labeled the Washington, D.C. shooting outside a Jewish museum as an act of terrorism and hate crime. Elias Rodriguez, 31, allegedly shot and killed two Israeli Embassy staffers who were soon to be engaged. Witnesses heard him shout, “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza” and “Free Palestine” while being taken into custody.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the border region of Kursk on Wednesday, following Russia’s recapture of the area from Ukrainian forces last month. His trip included meetings with local volunteer groups and an inspection of a nuclear power plant. Kursk, briefly seized by Ukraine in August 2024, marked the first incursion into Russian territory since World War II.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected U.S. criticism of Tehran’s nuclear program, stating that Iran does not need American approval to enrich uranium. Speaking at a memorial for the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Khamenei dismissed U.S. warnings as “nonsense,” emphasizing that “no one in Iran is waiting for their permission” and that the country will continue to follow its own policies.

King Charles has personally written a message of support to former U.S. President Joe Biden, who was recently diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the monarch, currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer, reached out with a heartfelt note. On May 18, Biden’s office announced that the 82-year-old was battling cancer that has spread to his bones, following symptoms that