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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the Philippines, killing at least five people and causing building damage, power outages and tsunami warnings. Authorities launched emergency responses as residents in vulnerable coastal areas were urged to evacuate immediately

Five people were stabbed at Penn Station in New York, with at least one seriously injured. A suspect was arrested, and authorities said there was no indication of terrorism. Investigations continue as police cited possible mental health issues and advised avoiding the area

US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missile barrages at Israel. Trump warned further escalation could derail US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, while Israel considered a strong response despite intercepting all missiles

Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, retaliating for Israeli strikes in Beirut. The escalation threatened regional stability, prompted airspace closures, and raised fears of renewed conflict, while US President Donald Trump urged restraint and diplomacy

  Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid tensions with the US. Discussions are expected to cover strategic cooperation, economic assistance, regional influence, sanctions, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions 

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates

NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks

Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final. The German ended his long wait for major success, becoming the first German man to win Roland Garros since 1937

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) struck a Hezbollah-linked site in Beirut’s Dahieh district after rocket fire into Israeli territory. The military also urged civilians in Tyre to evacuate, citing Hezbollah’s ceasefire violations.

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has directed social media platforms to block posts targeting the Indian community, which falsely claimed that Singapore was being “overrun” by Indians. The investigation revealed the content likely originated from a China-based platform.

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30 and Ollie Robinson named man of the match. Emilio Gay impressed on debut as England’s Bazball reset began positively

An opinion article criticised pro-Khalistan activists who disrupted an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, arguing that such actions contradict Sikh values of service, dialogue and compassion. The piece said intimidation and disruption weaken causes rather than advancing meaningful democratic engagement

BRS working president KT Rama Rao interacted with members of the Singapore NRI community during his Malaysia visit, discussing urban planning, governance and development models. Participants explored best practices from Singapore and Malaysia that could be adapted to support Telangana's future growth

Artificial intelligence has become the leading cause of job cuts in the US in 2026, accounting for nearly 40% of layoffs in May. AI-linked reductions have already surpassed the combined total of the previous two years, with tech sectors hardest hit

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew nearly ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in early June, pushing total outflows in 2026 to ₹2.67 lakh crore. Experts cite rupee depreciation, weak earnings and global capital shift toward AI and technology stocks as key reasons

OpenAI is reportedly planning a major overhaul of ChatGPT to evolve it into a super app integrating coding tools, AI agents and partner services. The move targets enterprise growth and increased revenue as the company prepares for a potential IPO

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal described India–Nepal ties as “historical and wonderful” while calling for deeper cooperation in connectivity, energy, trade and tourism. During his India visit, both sides reviewed development projects and discussed strengthening bilateral and regional engagement

India and Indonesia reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 8th Joint Commission Meeting co-chaired by S Jaishankar and Indonesian FM Sugiono. Both sides discussed trade, maritime security, digital connectivity and regional cooperation, with Jakarta expressing anticipation for PM Modi’s visit

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining fertility rate after data showed the country's total fertility rate fell to 1.9 births per woman, below replacement level. Experts cite urbanisation, education and changing family preferences as key factors behind the trend.

Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years to meet Kim Jong Un. The talks aim to strengthen China–North Korea ties amid shifting alliances involving Russia, nuclear policy concerns, and regional geopolitical competition

A 28-year-old Telangana native, Anshul Kuncha, was shot dead in Philadelphia while delivering pizzas after receiving a suspected fake order. His family alleges he was lured into a trap. Indian consular officials are assisting in repatriating his mortal remains.

In her memoir, Jill Biden reveals she considered purchasing a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond gifted by Narendra Modi but returned it after US officials valued it at $20,000. The episode highlights strict ethics rules governing foreign gifts received by American leaders

A shooting near the annual Old West End Festival in Toledo injured at least 12 people, including two critically. Police believe multiple shooters exchanged gunfire and are searching for suspects. The incident disrupted a major community event, prompting safety concerns from officials