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June 16, 2025 10:44 AM June 16, 2025 10:44 AM

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For the 1st time, UK’s foreign intelligence agency to be led by woman 

The UK’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman for the first time in its 116-year history. Blaise Metreweli, who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the organisation, taking over from Richard Moore later this year. Metreweli, who currently...

June 16, 2025 8:14 AM June 16, 2025 8:14 AM

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Iran, Israel Exchange Fresh Strikes as Global Leaders Push for Ceasefire

The war between Iran and Israel is in its fourth day of direct hostilities as international diplomatic activity is in full swing to prevent the conflict from engulfing broader West Asia. While ongoing military operations have killed dozens of people and caused widespread destruction, a complex matri...

June 15, 2025 9:21 PM June 15, 2025 9:21 PM

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Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector

India has dispatched the second and final batch of machinery for Passion Fruit Processing to Suriname under the SEEDS (Supply of Equipment for Efficient Development of SMES) initiative. The External Affairs Ministry today said in a social media post that this is aimed at boosting Suriname's SME Indu...

June 15, 2025 7:26 PM June 15, 2025 7:26 PM

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Iran Offers to Halt Attacks if Israel Ends Military Campaign

Iran announced today that its attacks on Israel will cease if Israel halts its military campaign against the Islamic Republic. Tehran's actions, described as self-defence, followed deadly missile barrages on Israel overnight on Saturday and today, which killed at least 10 people, including children,...

June 15, 2025 1:11 PM June 15, 2025 1:11 PM

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Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot

Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and major fires igniting at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on Sunday. The escalation marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, with both gover...

June 15, 2025 12:14 PM June 15, 2025 12:14 PM

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US Army Marks 250th Anniversary with Parade; Trump Vows Stronger America

The US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, DC on Saturday. Addressing the parade US president Donald Trump said, America is the hottest country in the world and will soon be greater and stronger than ever before. The parade - which fell on Trump's 79th bir...