Fire officials report hazardous materials incident at Pentagon; multiple floors ‘locked down’

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP Firefighters ‌were investigating a ​hazardous ⁠materials incident ‌at the ‌Pentagon ‌on Thursday (June 11, 2026), ⁠Arlington ⁠County fire and ​rescue ‌officials said in a post ‌on ​X. The building was ⁠under lockdown ‌with people evacuated from several ‌floors, CNN ​reported, citing ⁠unidentified sources. It said…

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U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits over low funding

Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday (June 11, 2026), citing inadequate defence spending by the Keir Starmer-led Labour government. The resignation further weakens Mr. Starmer, who has been overwhlemed by internecine battles and will potentially have to face a leadership contest in the…

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U.S., South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North ‌Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday (June 11, 2026), South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, ​at talks in Seoul under their Nuclear…

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‘Not an era of war’: In Bulgaria, Jaishankar calls for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the meeting with Bulgaria Prime Minister Rumen Radev and his delegation team, in Bulgaria on June 10, 2026. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar via ANI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has pushed for “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only solution amid ongoing multiple conflicts and reiterated India‘s stance that this is…

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