Russia Ukraine war: The United States on Tuesday (local time) blacklisted 36 companies, including those from China and Pakistan, for supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict. According to the details, the US has added five companies in China to a trade blacklist for supporting Russia's military and defense industrial base.Russia Ukraine war: The United States on Tuesday (local time) blacklisted 36 companies, including those from China and Pakistan, for supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict. According to the details, the US has added five companies in China to a trade blacklist for supporting Russia's military and defense industrial base.Russia Ukraine war: The United States on Tuesday (local time) blacklisted 36 companies, including those from China and Pakistan, for supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict. According to the details, the US has added five companies in China to a trade blacklist for supporting Russia's military and defense industrial base.Russia Ukraine war: The United States on Tuesday (local time) blacklisted 36 companies, including those from China and Pakistan, for supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict. According to the details, the US has added five companies in China to a trade blacklist for supporting Russia's military and defense industrial base.
Three people, including two policemen, escorting an anti-polio vaccination team, were killed when unidentified assailants attacked them in Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, police said. Three people, including two policemen, escorting an anti-polio vaccination team, were killed when unidentified assailants attacked them in Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, police said. Three people, including two policemen, escorting an anti-polio vaccination team, were killed when unidentified assailants attacked them in Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, police said. Three people, including two policemen, escorting an anti-polio vaccination team, were killed when unidentified assailants attacked them in Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, police said. 
Jordan: At least 13 people were killed, while nearly 250 people fell sick after a crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship dropped one of them. The incident, reported from Jordan’s port of Aqaba on Monday (local time), triggered an explosion of toxic yellow smoke in the vicinity. 
Following US Supreme Court's historic judgement overturning the 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling, Instagram and Facebook have begun removing posts providing information about access to abortion pills. Such posts were made by users to help women who may not be able to access them following the Supreme Court's decision. Memes and status updates explaining how women could legally obtain abortion pills in the mail exploded across social platforms after the US Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, its 1973 decision that declared access to abortion a constitutional right.
San Antonio: At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in South Texas of the United States of America on Monday (local time). The incident is presumed to be a migrant smuggling attempt. 
Missouri train crash: At least 3 people were killed after a passenger train travelling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck in a remote area of Missouri. As per reports, the Amtrak train had 243 passengers and 12 crew members on board when the accident took place. At least dozens more have been injured as seven rail cars tumbled off the tracks and landed on their sides. The collision happened near Mendon at a rural intersection on a gravel road with no lights or electronic controls.
Pakistan: France signed an agreement with cash-strapped Pakistan to suspend its loan worth USD 107 million under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), it was announced on Monday.
Russia Ukraine war updates: At least 16 people, reportedly civilians, were killed in a Russian missile strike on a 'crowded mall' in Ukraine on Monday, officials were quoted as saying by news agency AFP. At least 60 were wounded in the attack in the central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
US abortion law news: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday (June 25) that the US Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.US abortion law news: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday (June 25) that the US Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.US abortion law news: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday (June 25) that the US Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.
Roe vs Wade: In a historic judgement, the United States Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling, and granted states the right to decide if abortion is legal or not. The decision has sparked controversy and a war of words between 'pro-life' and 'pro-choice' activists in the country. President Joe Biden has himself expressed displeasure over the Supreme Court decision, calling it a "sad day" for America.
Imran Khan news: An employee of Pakistan's Bani Gala allegedly tried to install a spy device inside former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's room. However, his attempts were foiled as he was caught in the middle of installing the device, local media reported. The development comes amid rumours of a plot being hatched to assassinate Imran Khan. 
US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the people of Gwadar in Pakistan's restive Balochistan to ensure security of “friendly” foreign investors, including from China, who are making huge investments for the development of the impoverished but resource-rich province. Gwadar is known for its strategic seaport developed and operated by China where recently foreigners including Chinese workers were attacked by militants. Shehbaz visited the key area for the second time since coming to power in April and addressed a gathering of fishermen and others at the Gwadar Business Centre on Friday.
The landmark Padma Bridge is not a pile of brick and cement but a symbol of Bangladesh's pride, capacity and dignity, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday as she inaugurated the country's longest bridge entirely built with domestic funding. The 6.15-km-long road-rail four-lane bridge is built over the Padma river connecting southwestern Bangladesh with the capital and other parts of the country. The multipurpose road-rail bridge, which is fully funded by the Bangladesh government, has been constructed at a cost of USD 3.6 billion.Roe vs Wade: In a historic judgement, the United States Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling, and granted states the right to decide if abortion is legal or not. The decision has sparked controversy and a war of words between 'pro-life' and 'pro-choice' activists in the country. President Joe Biden has himself expressed displeasure over the Supreme Court decision, calling it a "sad day" for America.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a 10 per cent “super tax” on large-scale industries like cement, steel and automobiles, a move he said was aimed at tackling spiralling inflation and saving the cash-strapped country from going "bankrupt."
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a 10 per cent “super tax” on large-scale industries like cement, steel and automobiles, a move he said was aimed at tackling spiralling inflation and saving the cash-strapped country from going "bankrupt."Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a 10 per cent “super tax” on large-scale industries like cement, steel and automobiles, a move he said was aimed at tackling spiralling inflation and saving the cash-strapped country from going "bankrupt."
The head of the United Nations warned Friday that the world faces “catastrophe” because of the growing shortage of food around the globe.
Afghanistan earthquake news updates: The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan continued to climb days after it turned brick and stone homes into rubble, killing 1,150 people and wounding scores more, according to the latest figures carried in state media on Friday (June 24).
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a triple blow following crushing defeats for his Conservative Party in two important by-elections that also prompted the resignation of the party's chairman and one of his close allies, raising another major challenge to the embattled premier's leadership. The triple blow comes as the Tories lost Wakefield in the north of England to the Opposition Labour Party and Tiverton and Honiton in southern England went to the Liberal Democrats overnight on Thursday. Both polls were seen as a de facto referendum on 58-year-old Johnson’s leadership of the party and as UK PM in the wake of the partygate scandal of COVID law-breaching parties under his watch at Downing Street.
Afghanistan earthquake news updates: India said it is ready to provide assistance and support to the people of Afghanistan in their hour of need as a devastating earthquake killed nearly 1000 people, destroyed houses and displaced several.
United States news: The Senate easily approved a bipartisan gun violence bill on Thursday (June 23) that seemed unthinkable a month ago, setting up final approval of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.
COVID-19 pandemic news updates: COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic.
Health officials in Britain warned parents on Wednesday (June 22) to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus that causes the disease was found in London sewage samples in recent months.Health officials in Britain warned parents on Wednesday (June 22) to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus that causes the disease was found in London sewage samples in recent months.
Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies Thursday, saying the country faces a “crisis” and warning that storage targets for the winter are at risk due to dwindling deliveries from Russia.Health officials in Britain warned parents on Wednesday (June 22) to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus that causes the disease was found in London sewage samples in recent months.
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (June 21) nominated Indian-American scientist Dr Arati Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
UK rail strike: United Kingdom is currently facing a rail strike, termed to be the worst in 30 years. The strike has left passengers stranded, as only one in five trains are functioning on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Besides, tens of thousands of railway workers walked off the job in Britain today, bringing the train network to a crawl. Amid the chaos, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for a “sensible compromise” on the pay demands by workers' unions. 
Kabul attack: The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) on Sunday claimed the responsibility for the Karte Parwan Gurdwara attack in Kabul on Saturday. In a statement, the ISKP said 'Abu Mohammed al Tajiki' carried out the attack which lasted for three hours.
Speaking at a TV show on Saturday, Minister for Power Khurram Dastagir said he had prior information that Khan wanted to clean sweep the entire opposition leadership, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and incumbent premier Shehbaz Sharif, Ahsan Iqbal and former Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.Kabul attack: The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) on Sunday claimed the responsibility for the Karte Parwan Gurdwara attack in Kabul on Saturday. In a statement, the ISKP said 'Abu Mohammed al Tajiki' carried out the attack which lasted for three hours.Kabul attack: The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) on Sunday claimed the responsibility for the Karte Parwan Gurdwara attack in Kabul on Saturday. In a statement, the ISKP said 'Abu Mohammed al Tajiki' carried out the attack which lasted for three hours.
People flocked to parks and pools across Western Europe on Saturday for a bit of respite from an early heat wave that saw the mercury rise above 40 C (104 F) in France and Spain, and highs of 38 C (100.4 F) in Germany.
Pakistan on Saturday said it was working closely with the FATF to schedule an early on-site visit by its experts to verify the progress made by the country in countering financing of terrorism and money-laundering activities before removing Islamabad from the grey list. Pakistan on Saturday said it was working closely with the FATF to schedule an early on-site visit by its experts to verify the progress made by the country in countering financing of terrorism and money-laundering activities before removing Islamabad from the grey list. 
Bangladesh will now shut down all shops after 8 pm, to conserve energy. The country's drastic measures come in the backdrop of a steep price hike in energy costs, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Bangladesh will now shut down all shops after 8 pm, to conserve energy. The country's drastic measures come in the backdrop of a steep price hike in energy costs, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Bangladesh will now shut down all shops after 8 pm, to conserve energy. The country's drastic measures come in the backdrop of a steep price hike in energy costs, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. 
Kabul blast: Several blasts and gunfire hit a Gurdwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday morning. The blasts occurred in the Karta Parwan area of Kabul. Gunfire was also reported from the area. Karte Parwan Gurdwara is located in the area. India's official Spokesperson, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi tweeted "We are deeply concerned at the reports emanating from Kabul about an attack on a sacred Gurudwara in that city." "We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the unfolding developments," he added.