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Climate and Weather World

Japan’s southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches.

ION correspondentJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote ‌chain of islands in Japan’s southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in...

US prosecutors arrest 24 in major probe into India-based organised crime.

ION correspondentJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

US prosecutors have announced the arrest of 24 suspects in the US, Canada and Europe for alleged links to three India-based organised crime groups, including the Bishnoi gang. They...

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INS Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti reach Thailand to strengthen maritime cooperation.

ION correspondentJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet have reached Sattahip in Thailand as part of their operational deployment to the South-East Asia region. The Ministry...

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Death toll in Venezuela’s earthquakes rises to 1,430 as rescuers continue search for survivors.

ION correspondentJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The death toll in Venezuela’s earthquakes has risen to 1,430. The latest figures were released as rescuers continued the search for survivors of the one-two punch of 7.2- and...

Ashoora-e-Muharram observed with due reverence and solemnity in various parts of country.

ION correspondentJune 27, 2026June 27, 2026

The Ashoora-e-Muharram was observed with due reverence and solemnity in various parts of the country today. The day marks the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain and...

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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589. India sends two Air Force planes with emergency relief material.

ION correspondentJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026

In Venezuela, the death toll in two powerful earthquakes has risen to 589. Nearly three thousand people have been injured. Rescuers are searching through rubble in a rush to...

World

7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan.

ION correspondentJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan this morning, injuring at least four people. The temblor, of magnitude 6.9, occurred on the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture at a...

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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declares state of emergency amid anti-government protests.

ION correspondentJune 20, 2026June 20, 2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests triggered by rising living costs and mounting economic pressures across the country. In a...

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India’s LNG tanker ‘Disha’ arrives at Dahej Port in Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz.

ION correspondentJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

India’s LNG tanker ‘Disha’ has successfully arrived at Dahej Port in Gujarat after crossing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. It is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural...

Field news World

Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority asks ships to register for Strait transits.

ION correspondentJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

A new Iranian authority charged with overseeing the strait issued guidance today calling on ships to register with it even as transits are currently free. It signalled Tehran’s intent...