International

The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Tura, observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, spreading awareness on the dangers of substance abuse and the need to combat illicit drug trafficking.

India dispatches medical team to Venezuela for earthquake relief efforts under Operation Amistad. The team is equipped to provide emergency medical care and humanitarian aid.

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba members, including deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, attended the funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother in Islamabad, sparking concerns over the operational space available to banned terrorist groups in Pakistan.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking and boosting investment in prevention and treatment. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports an estimated 331 million people used a drug in 2024.

The CDC is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to support the response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has resulted in 837 confirmed cases in the DRC and 19 confirmed cases in Uganda as of June 15, with 198 reported deaths across both countries.

The CDC will provide $107m in emergency funding to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, with 837 confirmed cases in the DRC and 19 in Uganda as of June 15.

Bolivian President Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed soldiers to clear anti-government roadblocks. The move comes as protests have paralyzed the country for over six weeks, leading to shortages and economic losses.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to Belarus, urging the country to dismantle relay stations that Kyiv claims are crucial in allowing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine. Russian strikes in different regions have killed at least six people.

Bimal Patel, an Indian jurist, has been elected as Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, marking a significant milestone in India's commitment to multilateralism and the Law of the Sea.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes India's growing global influence and aspirations during his address to the Indian diaspora in Paris.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leading French CEOs to discuss investment opportunities and expansion plans in India, focusing on sectors like shipping, logistics, railways, and artificial intelligence.

Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.