India, Canada to resume counter‑terror cooperation despite diplomatic strains
Amid a notable diplomatic strains, Canada and India are poised to resume intelligence sharing aimed at combating international crime, terrorism, and extremist activity, Bloomberg...
Global oil markets surge 7% after Israel-Iran strike
In the early hours of June 13, tension between Israel and Iran escalated sharply, prompting a dramatic shift in global energy markets and prompting...
Tensions rise as Israel–Iran exchange strikes
In a dramatic intensification of hostilities, Israel and Iran have exchanged direct military strikes over the past 48 hours—bringing the Middle East alarmingly close...
Tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad claims at least 270 lives
In a catastrophic aviation disaster on June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, plummeted shortly after...
Smoky skies over Philadelphia as New Jersey wildfires degrade air quality
Philadelphia residents and those in nearby regions of New Jersey are experiencing a significant decline in air quality, prompted by smoke drifting from large-scale...
“No Kings” protests mobilize against Trump’s policies in US
With President Trump’s 79th birthday and a lavish military parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for June 14, a sweeping wave of demonstrations under the...
Pakistan raises defence budget by 20% amid tensions with India
In a decisive move reflecting heightened regional tensions, Pakistan's federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, unveiled on June 10, 2025, features a substantial 20 percent...
Trump rolls out $5 million “Gold Card” program
President Donald Trump has today launched the highly publicized "$5 million Gold Card" immigration program, alongside a dedicated government-backed website where wealthy investors can...
UK, Spain seal “historic” Gibraltar deal to resolve border issues
A landmark Gibraltar deal was struck on June 11, 2025, as the United Kingdom, Spain, and Gibraltar reached a consensus or deal on the...