Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China's Coast Guard said on June 1 that it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. This was...

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

TORONTO, Canada: Although relations between the U.S. and Canada have become strained under President Donald Trump, new data shows that...

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal judge ruled this week that President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally. The...

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at...

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their...

11 Lebanese children get killed or injured every 24 hours, UN says

11 Lebanese children get killed or injured every 24 hours, UN says

GENEVA, Switzerland: On average, eleven children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, the U.N.'s...

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Blue Origin suffered a major setback in its effort to challenge SpaceX after an uncrewed New Glenn rocket...

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

BEIJING, China: Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes such as embezzlement...

Andrew Giuliani: U.S. preparing for 'unprecedented' World Cup security challenge

Andrew Giuliani: U.S. preparing for 'unprecedented' World Cup security challenge

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Keeping World Cup players, fans and venues safe is an 'unprecedented' task being handled by...

UAE presented unique model for empowering early childhood education: Experts

UAE presented unique model for empowering early childhood education: Experts

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Awarding Committee for the Khalifa International Award for Early Learning affirmed that the...

China's growing appetite for climate-conscious food helps protect Brazil's rainforest

China's growing appetite for climate-conscious food helps protect Brazil's rainforest

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- A major Chinese meat importer has agreed to buy 50,000 tonnes of certified deforestation-free Brazilian...

FIFA bans water bottles in stadiums in late reversal

FIFA bans water bottles in stadiums in late reversal

(Photo credit: Lee Smith-Reuters via Imagn Images) FIFA officials have changed their minds about allowing fans to take reusable water...

Global economic fragmentation spreads to allies, costing up to $307 billion annually: WEF report

Global economic fragmentation spreads to allies, costing up to $307 billion annually: WEF report

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Geoeconomic fragmentation has reached a critical turning point, accelerating through 2025 and 2026...

Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Successfully Renews Prestigious JCI Accreditation

Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Successfully Renews Prestigious JCI Accreditation

VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4: Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight by Rainbow, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, have...

"SHAURYA: A Father's Promise" Released by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on International MPS Awareness Day 2026

"SHAURYA: A Father's Promise" Released by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, on International MPS Awareness Day 2026

NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 4: On the occasion of International MPS Awareness Day 2026, Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha,...

"It wasn't easy switch to make all of sudden": Shafali recalls of India call-up during home World Cup after Pratika's injury

"It wasn't easy switch to make all of sudden": Shafali recalls of India call-up during home World Cup after Pratika's injury

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India women's cricket team is looking to clinch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy after securing...

Pajson Agro Appoints Vietnam Cashew Pioneer Mr. Vu Thai Son as Strategic Advisor to Accelerate Global Growth Strategy

Pajson Agro Appoints Vietnam Cashew Pioneer Mr. Vu Thai Son as Strategic Advisor to Accelerate Global Growth Strategy

PNN New Delhi [India], June 4: Pajson Agro India Limited (PAJSON | 544657 | INE14LM01012), a leading integrated cashew processing...

Doris & Co. Enters the Beauty Space with a Skin-First Philosophy

Doris & Co. Enters the Beauty Space with a Skin-First Philosophy

VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: Doris & Co. enters India's rapidly expanding skincare market with a focused philosophy: consumers...

Yash Kataria-led Kataria Estate Announces Infrastructure-First Plan for Ratlam

Yash Kataria-led Kataria Estate Announces Infrastructure-First Plan for Ratlam

PNN New Delhi [India], June 4: Kataria Estate, a new urban development initiative from the Kataria Group of Companies, aims to reposition...

India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to strengthen resource security

India, UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to strengthen resource security

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India and the United Kingdom on Thursday launched the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain...

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to launch statewide "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0" mega campaign from Gandhinagar on World Environment Day

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to launch statewide "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0" mega campaign from Gandhinagar on World Environment Day

Gandhinagar (Gujurat) [India], June 4 (ANI): The third phase of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra...

SUR Music Announces New 3-Song Collaboration Featuring Rajeev Mahavir and Javed Ali

SUR Music Announces New 3-Song Collaboration Featuring Rajeev Mahavir and Javed Ali

PNN New Delhi [India], June 4: SUR Music proudly announces a special new three-song collaboration between acclaimed composer and...

Amandeep Khare lights up CCPL Season 3 opener with century, leads Raipur Rhinos to dominant win

Amandeep Khare lights up CCPL Season 3 opener with century, leads Raipur Rhinos to dominant win

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Chhattisgarh's premier batter and domestic captain Amandeep Khare announced his arrival...

Chandigarh University Hosts 3rd Edition of 'CU Scholars' Summit 2026', 3000 CUCET 2026 Toppers from 22 States & UTs Felicitated

Chandigarh University Hosts 3rd Edition of 'CU Scholars' Summit 2026', 3000 CUCET 2026 Toppers from 22 States & UTs Felicitated

PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], June 4: 'India's youth should not merely become job seekers but should rather become job creators....

ICC delegation visits Bangladesh for review of "developments linked to BCB"

ICC delegation visits Bangladesh for review of "developments linked to BCB"

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 4 (ANI): A two-member International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation recently visited Bangladesh and will...

Growing traffic at Atal tunnel requires coordinated action, says Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi dismisses Punjab border 'tax' row

Growing traffic at Atal tunnel requires coordinated action, says Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi dismisses Punjab border 'tax' row

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister and senior Congress leader Jagat Singh Negi on Thursday...

Herbalife India recognised with dual honours at 5th Procurement Strategy India Summit & Awards 2026

Herbalife India recognised with dual honours at 5th Procurement Strategy India Summit & Awards 2026

PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4: Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform,...

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Rishabh Tongya is expanding India's cultural footprint at Cannes

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Rishabh Tongya is expanding India's cultural footprint at Cannes

VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: The Golden Soiree, hosted by Rishabh Tongya and Chopard Co-President Caroline Scheufele, emerged...

Mumbai Leads Grand Celebration of Global Exhibitions Day 2026, Showcasing the Exhibition Industry's Role in Driving Economic Growth and Opportunities

Mumbai Leads Grand Celebration of Global Exhibitions Day 2026, Showcasing the Exhibition Industry's Role in Driving Economic Growth and Opportunities

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4: The West Region of the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) successfully...

Kavya Keeran to Portray Actress Shivangi in Neeraj Pathak's 'Inspector Avinash 2

Kavya Keeran to Portray Actress Shivangi in Neeraj Pathak's 'Inspector Avinash 2

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4: Kavya Keeran Excited About 'Inspector Avinash 2', Set to Play the Powerful Role of Actress...

Pushti Parivaar UK Congratulates Goswami 108 Shree Yadunathji Mahodayshree on Receiving Bharat Kirtiman Award by HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji

Pushti Parivaar UK Congratulates Goswami 108 Shree Yadunathji Mahodayshree on Receiving Bharat Kirtiman Award by HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji

VMPL London [UK], June 4: Pushti Parivaar UK has extended its heartfelt congratulations and profound respect to Param Pujya Goswami...

Diversity hiring up 21% as India's overall hiring cools -- Bengaluru, IT, and BFSI show the way for inclusive hiring

Diversity hiring up 21% as India's overall hiring cools -- Bengaluru, IT, and BFSI show the way for inclusive hiring

VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 4: India's overall white-collar hiring moderated in May 2026, declining 4% year-on-year...

Proper structure, roadmap being prepared for National Coach Accreditation Board

Proper structure, roadmap being prepared for National Coach Accreditation Board

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Union Sports Ministry has said that a proper structure and roadmap is being prepared for the implementation...

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El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

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Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

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Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery
Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

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India sees "strong natural complementarity" with Venezuela in energy sector: MEA

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