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Several Pakistani politicians have urged the govt to reconsider its decision to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination, made due to his involvement in the India-Pakistan conflict, faces backlash following US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. A formal recommendation was sent to Norway’s committee.
The ‘Youth Fight’ program, held by the YSRCP youth wing, will be held across Andhra Pradesh today. The protest is aimed at pressuring the NDA govt to fulfill its poll promises to the unemployed. The YSRCP is demanding the immediate implementation of a monthly allowance of ₹3,000 for unemployed youth, a key poll commitment.
India evacuated 160 citizens to Jordan under Operation Sindhu amid rising Israel-Iran tensions with Israeli airspace shut. The Indian missions coordinated safe passage, with a special flight set for their return. A 24/7 control room managed registrations, prioritizing children, women, and emergencies. The Amman embassy is handling stay and transport.
Trump confirmed that US strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s key nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility, in coordination with Israeli attacks. Experts noted that military action on uranium enrichment sites posed minimal contamination risks, and the IAEA reported no rise in radiation levels after the strikes, reassuring global concerns.
Tehran fired 27 missiles at Haifa and Tel Aviv, injuring 11, hours after US forces struck Iran’s nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump called the strikes a “spectacular success” and warned of stronger future attacks. The Iran-Israel conflict began with Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” targeting Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation confirmed US strikes on its Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites, calling them a violation of international law. Vowing to continue its nuclear program, Iran said it won’t halt its “national industry.” President Pezeshkian warned of a devastating response to further Israeli aggression. No threat reported to Qom residents.
President Trump confirmed a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, amid rising Iran-Israel tensions. Iranian media reported enemy strikes on Fordow. Trump praised US forces, declaring, “Now is the time for peace.” Israel’s ex-Defence Minister hailed Trump’s bold move, calling it a step toward global safety.
Several parts of Odisha have been hit by flash floods after the Suvarnarekha River overflowed, submerging low-lying areas and damaging multiple villages in Balasore district. The river’s water level surged due to heavy rainfall in neighboring Jharkhand. Relief efforts are underway, and residents are being relocated to safer areas.
Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge received clearance to travel to the US after an initial denial. Scheduled from June 14-27, he was to attend Boston Bio 2025 and San Francisco’s DAC. Kharge called the denial a blow to federalism and a missed opportunity to boost Karnataka’s investments and global collaborations.
India recorded the highest doping violations in WADA’s report among nations testing over 5,000 samples. With a 3.8% positivity rate, 214 cases from 5,606 tests, concerns have grown. The Sports Ministry vowed a strict clean-up drive and amendments to the Anti-Doping Act after addressing WADA’s raised objections to current regulations.
A special NIA court denied Gautam Navlakha’s plea to live in Delhi, citing bail conditions restricting him to Mumbai. Arrested in 2020 in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, Navlakha cited financial hardship and personal issues. The court ruled permanent relocation differs from travel and deemed his request “unnecessary.”
Trump faces pushback from his MAGA base over a possible strike on Iran, exposing rifts in his “America First” coalition. Key ally Steve Bannon warns against another Iraq-style war. Supporting Israel militarily could alienate anti-interventionist Republicans, hurt Trump’s Gulf diplomacy, and impact GOP chances in the 2026 midterms by weakening core support.
PM Modi told Trump that India has never accepted mediation and never will in the future. PM Modi, speaking by phone with Trump after a missed G7 meeting, emphasized national consensus on the issue. He also invited Trump to India for the QUAD Summit amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, reaffirming India’s strategic autonomy […]
A divide is emerging among Trump loyalists over his response to the Israel-Iran conflict. People like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson, and Charlie Kirk criticize Trump’s openness to US involvement over the MAGA rift. Trump clashing with his America First promises and raising doubts among his base across social media and conservative platforms.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem will remain closed from today, June 18, through Friday, June 20, due to the deteriorating security situation and in accordance with guidance from Israel’s Home Front Command, the State Department said. The closure also affects the Consular Sections in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, according to a statement posted on […]