China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...

Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China's Coast Guard said on June 1 that it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. This was...

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

TORONTO, Canada: Although relations between the U.S. and Canada have become strained under President Donald Trump, new data shows that...

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal judge ruled this week that President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally. The...

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at...

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their...

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscow's relations...

Paul Westhead receives NBCA lifetime achievement award

Paul Westhead receives NBCA lifetime achievement award

(Photo credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images) The National Basketball Coaches Association named Paul Westhead as its 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime...

Get-in price for NBA Finals at MSG soars past $9k

Get-in price for NBA Finals at MSG soars past $9k

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Knicks' upset victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals not only flipped New York to the favorite...

Indian HC in Nairobi to plant 500,000 saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

Indian HC in Nairobi to plant 500,000 saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

Nairobi [Kenya], June 5 (ANI): High Commission of India in Nairobi on Friday announced that they will plant 500,000 trees in Kenya...

Thomas Tuchel likely to manage Harry Kane's workload during FIFA World Cup group stage

Thomas Tuchel likely to manage Harry Kane's workload during FIFA World Cup group stage

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to carefully manage captain Harry Kane's playing time during...

World Environment Day 2026: Industry leaders call for technology, climate finance and sustainability-led growth

World Environment Day 2026: Industry leaders call for technology, climate finance and sustainability-led growth

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As India seeks to balance economic growth with climate resilience, industry leaders on World Environment...

After 7.7% GDP growth, Sitharaman reiterates push for 'Reform Express'

After 7.7% GDP growth, Sitharaman reiterates push for 'Reform Express'

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will continue to push reforms...

Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series: Manisha, Neha secure gold

Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series: Manisha, Neha secure gold

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): India's Manisha and Neha clinched gold medals in the Women's Wrestling division to headline a successful...

"1,076 Indians deported from US in 2026": MEA

"1,076 Indians deported from US in 2026": MEA

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Amidst a sustained focus on secure and orderly international travel, the Ministry of External Affairs...

Sumitomo Corporation can invest $62.44 bn in India over the next decade: S Jaishankar

Sumitomo Corporation can invest $62.44 bn in India over the next decade: S Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation can play an important role in helping achieve the target...

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis  Russian minister

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister India...

Jack Roush, Ford looking for key win at Michigan

Jack Roush, Ford looking for key win at Michigan

(Photo credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images) Dragging behind in a 2026 season that has produced just one Victory Lane visit, Ford...

Carlos Sainz says 'priority' is to stay with Williams long-term

Carlos Sainz says 'priority' is to stay with Williams long-term

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Carlos Sainz acknowledged that he needs to make a decision about his Formula 1 future...

Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

Putin reacts to Zelenskys meeting proposal

The Russian president has given his response to an open letter, in which the Ukrainian leader reiterated Kievs demands while calling...

Putin responds to Zelenskys meeting proposal

Putin responds to Zelenskys meeting proposal

The Russian president has given his take on an open letter, in which the Ukrainian leader reiterated Kievs demands while calling for...

Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Brazil forward Neymar will undergo an MRI on his right calf to help determine his fitness...

Photographer captures visual journey of China's green transition

Photographer captures visual journey of China's green transition

CHONGQING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, the wind swept through China's Gobi Desert and grasslands remained largely untouched by...

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. escalation of blockade, sanctions on Cuba: spokesperson

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. escalation of blockade, sanctions on Cuba: spokesperson

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes the latest U.S. escalation of the blockade and sanctions on Cuba, with Washington...

Sports Authority of India, University of Tsukuba strengthen India-Japan sports partnership with fresh MoU

Sports Authority of India, University of Tsukuba strengthen India-Japan sports partnership with fresh MoU

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): In a significant step towards strengthening India's high-performance sports ecosystem ahead of major...

India, Philippines discuss early conclusion of ASEAN Trade Agreement review

India, Philippines discuss early conclusion of ASEAN Trade Agreement review

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As the bilateral trade between India and Philippines reached USD 3.9 billion in 2025-26, both the...

Spain manager de la Fuente emphasises value of team being "family" ahead of FIFA WC

Spain manager de la Fuente emphasises value of team being "family" ahead of FIFA WC

Madrid [Spain], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign, Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente said that the team...

CM Dhami launches development projects worth Rs 96.71 crore in Nainital

CM Dhami launches development projects worth Rs 96.71 crore in Nainital

Bhimtal (Uttarakhand) [India], June 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation...

'Smart border' concept under final stage, pilot project to be launched at 7-8 places soon: Amit Shah

'Smart border' concept under final stage, pilot project to be launched at 7-8 places soon: Amit Shah

Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced the establishment of a 'quadrangular foolproof...

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China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

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Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

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Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

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SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

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Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

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