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Faint Hope for India-Pakistan Peace

Faint Hope for India-Pakistan Peace

Jun 30, 2026 · Simon Blake

India and Pakistan are at a critical juncture, 14 months after a four-day war, with tensions remaining high along their shared border. The Wagah border post, a

Scorching Heat Wave Sweeps Europe

Scorching Heat Wave Sweeps Europe

Jun 30, 2026 · Simon Blake

A severe heat wave has gripped much of Europe, with the UK and France setting new June temperature records this week. Extreme heat warnings have been issued acr

Fleeing for Safety as Violence Erupts

Fleeing for Safety as Violence Erupts

Jun 30, 2026 · Catherine Wells

South Africa held its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests took place across the country. Thousands protested, and at least four people were kill

Iran Not Ready to Finalize Nuclear Deal

Iran Not Ready to Finalize Nuclear Deal

Jun 30, 2026 · Simon Blake

Talks between Iran and the US are ongoing, but a final agreement on Iran's nuclear programme has not been reached. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Bag

Violence Persists in Gaza and West Bank

Violence Persists in Gaza and West Bank

Jun 30, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank remains volatile despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreed to in October. Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN's deputy special

Talks with Iran May Fail, Rubio Warns Congress

Talks with Iran May Fail, Rubio Warns Congress

Jun 30, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The Trump administration is engaged in delicate negotiations with Iran, US Senator Marco Rubio told Congress. Talks could fail, and diplomacy may not succeed. T