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US Army helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz, crew members safe: Trump

The incident comes as Iran-Israel tensions intensify, energy markets remain unsettled and diplomatic efforts continue to secure a possible ceasefire deal

9 Jun 2026 4:03 pm
Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia, Crimea

Ukrainian forces targeted oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, escalating economic pressure amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts

9 Jun 2026 8:03 am
US to launch $750 premium visa service for faster interview appointments

The programme will run from July 1 to December 31 across select US embassies and consulates, as visa processing delays continue globally

9 Jun 2026 6:12 am
US judge strikes down Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful tax

The courts decision overturns a policy that had sharply reduced H-1B applications.

9 Jun 2026 12:13 am
South Korea names first female PM in decades to lead AI push

Han will become the countrys second female premier, assuming her appointment is approved by the national assembly, elevating a former technology executive to one of the nations highest political posts.

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
New referendum would flip Brexit result 10 years on, poll finds

Despite growing support for rejoining the EU, opinion remains split along generational and party lines. Younger voters overwhelmingly favor reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the bloc

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
China dominates low-carbon industrial projects, US lags, report says

The total pipeline of announced low-carbon industrial projects is 969 in sectors that include chemicals, aviation, cement and metals

8 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Goldman Sachs no longer expects Fed interest-rate cut this year

The Goldman Sachs report followed the release of firm US job growth data for May that suggested a resilient labour market, fuelling expectations for a rate hike this year

8 Jun 2026 9:52 am
Israel closes Gaza crossings amid tensions with Iran

Israel said the closure would not affect the humanitarian situation in the region since adequate aid had already been delivered since the ceasefire began

8 Jun 2026 9:12 am
Trump urges Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran as peace deal nears

According to reports, Trump told Netanyahu that a peace agreement could be reached within days and also called on Iran to return to the negotiating table.

8 Jun 2026 7:12 am
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after US-supported ceasefire deal

The strike hit a residential building, damaging four of its seven floors. An unexploded weapon was found in the rubble

8 Jun 2026 7:02 am
What to know about rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

The meeting between the two leaders is their first since Kim travelled to Beijing for a World War II event in September 2025

7 Jun 2026 11:51 am
Israeli forces kill Palestinian infant in occupied West Bank, say health officials

Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the Palestinian health ministry

6 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
Trump, Sanders and Altman find common ground on public ownership in AI

The discussion comes as concerns mount over AIs impact on jobs, data centre expansion, energy use, and public accountability.

6 Jun 2026 11:08 am
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

A worst-case scenario could approach the worst Ebola outbreak in history, the West Africa epidemic in 2014-2016 -- which resulted in more than 28,000 reported cases and more than 11,000 deaths

6 Jun 2026 9:14 am
US says Iran fired seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain

The incident marks a further escalation in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route.

6 Jun 2026 9:14 am
US lawmaker proposes major H-1B visa overhaul, seeks to end green card pathway

The proposed American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act would require H-1B holders to maintain a residence abroad, reverse the long-standing dual intent policy, and prevent visa extensions linked to pending green card applications.

6 Jun 2026 7:58 am