Illustration: Sreejith R. Kumar On a golf course somewhere, U.S. President Donald Trump may have found his next intelligence chief. And with that, a vacancy that has triggered days of controversy in Washington could finally be filled. On June 11, Mr. Trump announced on Truth Social that he was nominating Jay Clayton, the former chair…
The story so far: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is again in the throes of civilian unrest as protests for economic justice and equitable political representation rage across the region. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which called for the protests, has since been banned by the regional government, for “engaging in terrorism”. What is the JAAC…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 13, 2026) said a deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday (June 14, 2026), reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, and that the U.S. would “go and get” Iran’s highly enriched uranium at a later stage even as Tehran said the talks were…
The move had been agreed in return for a halt to Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, say sources. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab…
Israeli troops were likely trying to capture the strategic Ali Taher hill on the edge of Kfar Tebnit that overlooks large parts of Nabatiyeh and some of the roads that link the city with nearby villages. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Lebanese army on Saturday (June 13, 2026) withdrew its troops from…
PM Modi arrives in Nice, France, on June 13, 2026, to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and attend the G7 summit. Photo: www.narendramodi.in/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, on Saturday (June 13, 2026), where he is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and also attend the G-7…
The Pentagon added several non-state-owned Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to its list that seeks to identify Chinese companies it deems to have ties to the Chinese military. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters China said Saturday it firmly opposed the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks along with U.S. President Donald Trump. File image: ANI Photo U.S. President Donald Trump will meet separately with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the G7 summit in France next week, senior U.S. administration officials said on Saturday (June 13, 2026). Official sources had confirmed to The Hindu earlier that Mr….
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that any violation of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated. The statement came following his discussion on “recent events” in the critical strait with…
North Korea routinely criticises U.S.-South Korea military cooperation as preparation for war. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning the move would worsen tensions on the Korean peninsula, state media KCNA said on Saturday…