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London: International Yoga Day UK has witnessed a remarkable show of unity and wellness as hundreds gathered in London’s iconic Strand Square for an evening of yoga, breathing exercises and mindfulness, led by expert instructors and dignitaries. King Charles III, known for his deep respect for yoga, sent a special message marking the International Yoga Day UK, praising its role in promoting unity, compassion and global well-being. The monarch highlighted that, ‘Yoga is growing year on year across the United Kingdom, helping millions improve their physical and mental health and bringing communities together.’ The event, hosted by the High Commission…
New Jersey: A US judge has ordered the release of the Columbia graduate and well-known pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, from immigration detention, marking a significant win for civil rights groups who argued he was unlawfully targeted. An outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, the pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by immigration authorities on March 8 at his university residence in Manhattan. Khalil was detained for 104 days at a facility in rural Louisiana while fighting allegations related to immigration fraud. On June 21, US District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must release Khalil…
London: China has denounced a UK warship patrol in the Taiwan Strait as a disruptive move that threatens peace and regional stability. The British Royal Navy has confirmed that HMS Spey’s passage on June 18 is part of a long-planned deployment aligned with international law. This marks the first time in four years that a British naval vessel has conducted such a transit. The patrol coincides with the arrival of a UK carrier strike group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, in the Indo-Pacific for an eight-month mission. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out using…
London: The UK heatwave has driven temperatures to new highs, with the Met Office forecasting peaks of up to 33 degrees Celsius on June 21. This may break the year’s temperature record for the second time in a row, after Suffolk became the first area to meet heatwave criteria by surpassing 27 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days. Forecasters have confirmed that many regions are set to sustain temperatures above heatwave thresholds until at least June 22. London is expected to reach or exceed 28 degrees Celsius for a third day, confirming an official heatwave in the capital. Some eastern…
Tokyo: Chinese naval drills near Japan have heightened security concerns in Tokyo and sparked official protests. China’s two aircraft carriers, Shandong and Liaoning, have carried out synchronized training in the Pacific, marking a rare show of naval strength. Japan has confirmed that these Chinese naval drills near Japan have included over 500 landings and takeoffs by fighter jets and helicopters. Some jets have flown dangerously close to Japanese patrol planes, prompting Japan to express serious concern about possible mid-air collisions. Tokyo’s defense ministry has disclosed detailed tracking data, showing the daily positions of both Chinese carriers since May 25. Typically,…
Washington: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have prepared to finalize a Rwanda-DRC peace agreement aimed at ending conflict in eastern Congo. Both nations have confirmed that technical teams have initialed a draft deal, which leaders plan to sign on June 27. According to a joint statement, this provisional Rwanda-DRC peace agreement has offered hope for resolving violence that has disrupted communities and affected regional stability for years. The draft outlines commitments to respect each country’s territorial integrity, halt hostilities, and disarm or integrate non-state armed groups under strict conditions. Negotiators have also agreed to establish a joint security…
Iran: The Iran WhatsApp ban has taken a new and dramatic turn, as Iranian state television publicly called on citizens to delete the messaging app from their mobile devices. The state broadcaster alleged, without offering concrete evidence, that WhatsApp collects user data and shares it with Israel. This message broadcast on June 18 has raised concerns among millions who rely on the messaging platform for daily communication. WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, uses end-to-end encryption, which means only the sender and receiver can read messages while third parties cannot access them. The company has stated that it does…
London: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that world oil demand will continue to expand through the end of this decade, even as China — the top oil importer — has seen its consumption peak forecast for 2027. This growth trend comes as lower gasoline prices and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles in the United States have supported ongoing demand. According to the IEA’s annual outlook, world oil demand is expected to hit a high of 105.6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2029 before easing slightly in 2030. Meanwhile, global production capacity has been projected to increase…
Ottawa: French President Emmanuel Macron shared that US President Donald Trump has put forward a proposal aimed at securing an Israel-Iran ceasefire as the crisis enters its fifth day. During the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, discussions intensified around the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. According to Macron, the plan includes the possibility of face-to-face discussions to ease tensions and avoid further civilian casualties. The conflict flared after Israeli forces targeted key nuclear and military sites within Iran, resulting in the deaths of top commanders and scientists. In response, Iran launched drones and missiles at Israeli territory, prompting global concern.…
India: Thousands of Reliance Jio customers across India faced a major disruption in network services. Reports indicate that users have been experiencing widespread issues with mobile internet connectivity, voice calls, and JioFiber broadband since this afternoon. According to data from Downdetector, the Reliance Jio network outage began around 1:45 PM today. Initially, a few hundred complaints were logged, but by 2:45 PM, the number had sharply risen to over 12,000 reports from various parts of the country. The Jio network outage seems to be affecting users in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and states like Kerala. A…