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Iran’s 14‑point draft diverges from US account, insisting on sanctions relief, Strait reopening and US$300b rebuilding
ISTANBUL, June 12 — Iranian media on Friday published the details of a 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, revealing significant differences from provisions previously reported by Axios regarding sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, reconstruction commitments, and
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed 30 years over drone operation against North Korea
SEOUL, June 12 — A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison today for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action as pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.
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Trump withdraws strike threat and says Iran deal could be signed in days
WASHINGTON, June 12 — US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran yesterday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming days. Trump’s announcement fueled a stock market rally and tanked
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India aviation probe faces criticism as Air India 787 crash report remains incomplete
MUMBAI, June 11 — India’s aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. Families of the victims had expected a final
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, no survivors reported
ISLAMABAD, June 10 — A Pakistani army helicopter crashed near the city of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir due to a technical fault, the military said today, adding there were no survivors. Kashmir is considered highly sensitive by the Pakistani military
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Anger grows in South Korea over ballot shortages as students plan nationwide protests
SEOUL, June 10 — University students across South Korea will stage protests today as anger grew over ballot paper shortages at recent local elections. Dozens of polling stations nationwide were short of around 7,000 ballot papers on June 3 election
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Kim, Xi unveil ‘far-reaching blueprint’ to deepen North Korea-China ties after Pyongyang summit
SEOUL, June 10 — The leaders of North Korea and China have adopted a “far-reaching blueprint” for bilateral ties during Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said today. China’s president made a rare visit to North Korea
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downed as Hormuz tensions threaten peace talks
WASHINGTON, June 10 — US forces carried out strikes against Iran yesterday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter by the Islamic Republic a day earlier. Iranian media said that following a series
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Belfast erupts in anti-immigration riots after refugee charged over stabbing attack
BELFAST, June 10 — Anti-immigration protesters torched buildings and vehicles in Belfast on yesterday evening and blocked roads, a day after a stabbing allegedly by a Sudanese refugee, captured in a graphic video that shocked the country. Hundreds of protesters, many
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Trump names Bill Pulte to begin intelligence chief role earlier than expected
WASHINGTON, June 10 — US President Donald Trump yesterday said his controversial new pick to oversee US intelligence will begin June 19, earlier than expected. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Bill Pulte will take over as acting
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