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15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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UK intercepts a Russian shadow fleet tanker
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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15 June 2026, 00:26 AM
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World
Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media
The New York Times reported Trump's changes involved toughening the terms of the deal, and has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings.
31 May 2026, 09:19 AM
US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal
31 May 2026, 08:17 AM
Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally
The concerts were scheduled to kick off on June 25 as part of a major event on the National Mall
31 May 2026, 08:14 AM
Laos Cave Tragedy: Rescuers free 4 more men; 2 still missing
Four more men trapped in a semi-submerged Laos cave for 10 days were freed yesterday, rescuers said, after one was successfully brought to the surface a day earlier, but two remained missing.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
US probes Vietnam’s intellectual property practices
The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say
Russia says 127 drones shot down overnight
30 May 2026, 20:25 PM
Sri Lanka’s top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse
71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was stripped of his responsibilities as the chief custodian of a highly venerated ficus
30 May 2026, 20:17 PM
Four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave freed: rescuers
Seven men were trapped after heavy rains triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit of the cavern
30 May 2026, 15:41 PM
Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia
Speech contrasts with last year’s confrontational tone toward Beijing
30 May 2026, 10:37 AM
Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician
Memo addresses bruising on hands linked to aspirin and frequent handshakes
30 May 2026, 10:31 AM
US 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran: Hegseth
Says US munitions balance ensures readiness both regionally and globally
30 May 2026, 10:23 AM
Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive
The White House had indicated Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, even as Tehran insisted there was still "no final agreement" on ending the Middle East conflict.
30 May 2026, 06:57 AM
IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
"Global oil inventories are being drawn down at a record pace in response to the major loss of supply through the Strait of Hormuz," the heads of the agencies said in a joint statement.
30 May 2026, 06:53 AM
Iran says 'no negotiations' taking place on nuclear issue: state TV
'At this stage, we are focused on ending the war,' says Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei
30 May 2026, 00:06 AM
Trump to decide imminently on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
Trump to make decision on extending ceasefire with Iran
30 May 2026, 00:01 AM
Ebola outreak: WHO confirms first recovery in DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Mosquitoes can learn to love common repellent
Mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of the world’s most common insect repellent with a tasty meal -- and after training can even prefer to bite people who have been sprayed with it, an experimental study said Thursday.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Sexual violence: UN to add Israel to conflict blacklist
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations said his country had been added to a UN blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside Hamas.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Still no deal finalised with US to end war
Iran’s foreign ministry yesterday said that there was still “no final agreement” with the United States to end the Middle East war, after US President Donald Trump said he was making his decision on a potential deal.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Three Bangladeshis hurt in Israeli strike in Lebanon
Victims include Joyena of Narsingdi, whose leg was amputated, Momin of Brahmanbaria, and an unidentified child
29 May 2026, 22:18 PM