International

June 12, 2026 11:57 AM

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US sanctions Cuba’s state oil company

The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana as the Trump administration accused the Communist government of using energy resources to sustain repression and enrich its leadership.    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the desi...

June 12, 2026 11:53 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar extends Russia Day greetings to Sergey Lavrov

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has extended greetings to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and the people of the Russian Federation on the occasion of Russia Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that India looks forward to continuing the advancement of the special and privi...

June 12, 2026 11:51 AM

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EAM S Jaishankar extends Independence Day wishes to Philippines Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has greeted the secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and the people of the Philippines on their Independence Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that India further looks forward to strengthening the Strategic Par...

June 12, 2026 9:10 AM

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UK Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigns over defence funding dispute

In the UK, Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned from the Starmer government following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey, amid a dispute with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over funding for the military. Al Carns resigned yesterday, writing to Sir Keir that the government’s def...

June 12, 2026 9:07 AM

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16 killed, 37 injured as protests turn violent in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), 16 people have been killed and 37 others wounded as the Pakistani army opened fire from AK-47 rifles on thousands of unarmed protesters at Eidgah Ground. Although the demonstration began peacefully yesterday with demands for affordable flour, rice, electricity, an...

June 12, 2026 8:33 AM

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US President calls off new military strikes on Iran after breakthrough talks

US President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war. The move comes hours after he threatened to escalate the war by seizing control of Iran’s oil industry.   In a social media post, Trump credited progress in discussions with high-lev...

June 11, 2026 9:35 PM

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Sri Lanka ranked 67th in Global Peace Index and second in South Asia

Sri Lanka has climbed 14 places to rank 67th in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), securing the second position in South Asia and marking one of the most significant improvements in the region. The ranking reflects the country’s continued recovery after nearly three decades of civil conflict, which ...