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World - 2026-06-22

USA

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

One point of particular concern among regional officials is the possibility of a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:10pm

Stocks

Gulf markets mixed as Iran reports progress in peace talks

Dubai’s main share index added 0.3%

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:02pm

USA

Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland

Abbas Araghchi hails 'major progress' achieved with help of mediators Pakistan, Qatar

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:22pm

USA

US authorises Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

Treasury issues temporary 60-day general license authorising production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:29pm

South Asia

Fire at training centre in India's Lucknow kills at least eight, police say

Television visuals show a group of men in uniform carrying bodies as a crowd gathers nearby

Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:03pm

South Asia

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

Talks between India, UAE at initial stages and progressing fast, says a source

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:30pm

USA

US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal': Vance

'There is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks,' US vice president says

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:25pm

Commodities

Saudi Arabia's April crude exports extend fall to lowest on record, JODI data shows

The country’s crude oil production stood at 6.316 million bpd in April

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:13pm

South Asia

India monsoon revives after two-week stall, heads into central belt

The monsoon delivers about 70% of the country’s annual rains and replenishes crucial water sources in an economy

Published 22 Jun, 2026 04:55pm

South Asia

India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

New Delhi seeks a competitive tariff edge over regional peers, including ASEAN nations such as Vietnam

Published 22 Jun, 2026 04:30pm

Middle East

Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site

There is no risk to the environment, and the plant's export capabilities are unaffected

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:41pm

Asia

Qatar brings LNG tankers into Hormuz despite shipping slowdown

QatarEnergy, whose LNG exports have been heavily curbed since the war began on February 28

Published 22 Jun, 2026 02:35pm

Europe

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Says Starmer process of picking a new Labour Party leader will be launched in July

Published 22 Jun, 2026 01:55pm

Middle East

Iran, US to start technical talks in Switzerland on implementing memorandum, says ISNA

Iran’s delegation is headed by Kazem Gharibabadi

Published 22 Jun, 2026 01:25pm

Asia

Bangladesh PM asks Malaysia to reopen labour market to Bangladeshi workers

Malaysia has been a key destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, whose remittances are a crucial source of foreign exchange for the South Asian nation

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:17am

Europe

Russian drone hits Turkish dry cargo vessel, Ukrainian Navy says

There were casualties among the nine crew members who are nationals of Egypt, Turkiye and India

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:06am

Africa

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise over 1,000

In an update on Saturday, the government put confirmed cases at 956 and deaths at 247

Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:46am

Europe

UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings

Starmer had said on Friday he would stand in any formal Labour leadership contest that sought to replace him

Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:40am

Asia

Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines

The Tacloban City Police Office is investigating to determine the circumstances behind the incident

Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:34am

Asia

Police seize $572 million cocaine in Australia's biggest haul

Two men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested after allegedly attempting to flee the scene on foot

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:53am

USA

US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing two

*The US Southern Command said that no US military forces were harmed. ‌It ⁠described those killed as "male narco-terrorists," without offering details

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:50am

Europe

Zurich airport: No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights

VIENNA: A technical fault in air traffic control, triggered by security measures for peace talks between the US and...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:42am

Europe

King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace

LONDON: King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:33am

Europe

Marchers in Prague protest govt’s public media funding changes

PRAGUE: Thousands marched in Prague on Sunday to protest against the Czech government’s planned overhaul of a...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:28am

Middle East

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

Iranian officials left negotiating room, used mediators instead: Iran media

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:10am

World

Starmer considers political future, could decide as early as Monday

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday, after rival Andy...

Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:09am

World

Ukraine attack kills five as Crimea halts public fuel sales

MOSCOW: Four people were killed and 28 wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-controlled peninsula of...