Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 20 (ANI): Odisha Police have put in place three-tier security arrangements ahead of the visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, with around 120 platoons of security personnel and multiple central for»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not accepted a proposal to charge a 1% sales tax on new energy vehicles, including electric vehicles, amid heightened uncertainty about the fate of the new auto policy due to inter-ministerial disagreements over the duty structure. The government on Thursda»»»

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he would step down from his position if the allegations levelled against him were proven true, but asserted that he would never allow the Shiv Sena to be handed over to "any thief."Addressing party wo»»»

Trump says US quietly moved 87 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz - President says nighttime operations were conducted under naval escort after Iranian radar capabilities were degraded US President Donald Trump said Washington quietly moved at least 87 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz und»»»

ROME: Italy reacted angrily on Friday (Jun 19) after reported comments by US President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the foreign minister cancelling a planned US visit.Meloni said she was "frankly stunned" by Trump's comments to Italian channel La7.According to a written »»»

1 Juneteenth 2026: Juneteenth is being observed across the US on Friday, June 19, 2026, marking the nation’s newest federal holiday and commemorating the end of slavery in the country. As Americans celebrate the day through community events, parades and educational programs, many are also wondering»»»

The search for Nancy Guthrie has taken a new turn after volunteers launched a fresh effort in Mexico following an anonymous tip connected to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother. Search teams are focusing on remote areas near Nogales, Sonora, close to the US-Mexico border, after receiving»»»

BAKU: Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank on Thursday signed two agreements aimed at enhancing water security and strengthening development cooperation during the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku. The agreements were signed in the presence of Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan»»»

People leave flowers and an Australian flag at a tribute at the Adass Israel Synagogue after a arson attack in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2024. A third suspected arsonist was arrested Friday. File Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- The Victoria, Australia, Joint Counter Terrorism Tea»»»

Goods transporters on Friday announced a 15% reduction in freight charges following a cut in petroleum product prices. Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) President Malik Shehzad Awan said the decision was taken in response to the federal government's reduction in diesel and petrol prices, whi»»»

The carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) scheme is expected to attract investments of about ₹37,500 crore and create carbon-capture capacity of 7 million tonnes a year, they said. The next step is to get the approval of the Union Cabinet. New Delhi: The expenditure finance committee, unde»»»

The Edhi Foundation has reunited a woman with her family 14 years after she was found abandoned at Karachi Cantt as a 14-year-old girl. According to a spokesperson, the foundation continues its mission of tracing and reuniting missing persons housed in its shelter homes with their families. He said»»»

2 Juneteenth 2026 Banking Latest Update: Juneteenth 2026, observed as a U.S. federal holiday, affected banking operations across all major financial institutions. Most physical bank branches remained closed for the day, while digital banking systems continued to operate normally, allowing customers»»»

During Canada and Qatar’s World Cup matchup on June 18, Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a “gruesome” leg injury that left him being stretchered off the pitch, dampening Canada’s first-ever World Cup victory. In the 51st minute of the match, Koné received a pass from teammate Jonathan David»»»

LONDON: Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision Friday between two trains north of London, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads. The trains collided south of the town of Bedfordshire on lines connecting St. Pancras station in central London»»»

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financing package for India, aimed at accelerating structural reforms and stimulating private sector-led job creation. This initiative supports economic growth by fostering entrepreneurship and simplifying business processes, building on recent advancement»»»

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved plans to build an Institute of Surgical, Orthopaedic and Medical Rehabilitation and Children's Hospital-IV under the Nawaz Sharif Medical District project. Chairing a meeting, the chief minister also approved the construction of a Plastic Recon»»»

A major institutional crisis appears to have erupted within Hungary’s Constitutional Court after seven judges reportedly withdrew from a case initiated by President Tamás Sulyok, forcing the court to remove the matter from its agenda. According to HVG, Constitutional Court President Péter Polt had »»»

The rare handcrafted copy of the Quran made of leather and donated to the Mehraneh Museum in Zanjan was unveiled on Thursday in the presence of Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi. The Quran was created by Zanjan artist Soheila Bahrami and donated to the museum as part of its cultural c»»»

Tunis, June 19 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to endeavour to achieve security, stability, and unity in Libya through an inclusive Libyan-Libyan dialogue, leading... ... »»»

CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition leader Dinorah Figuera told AFP on Friday she is traveling to the United States for meetings, a day after returning from years in exile to initiate dialogue with Venezuela’s interim government. The former parliamentarian, who has Washington’s backing to promote a demo»»»

Article contentGlobal Auto Holdings Ltd., the owner of car dealer franchises including the United Kingdom’s Lookers, is exploring an initial public offering in Toronto, according to people familiar with the matter. Article contentThe company, which also owns Canada’s Alpha Auto Group and Wismo Grou»»»

US intelligence agencies warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likely to take actions that could undermine President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement with Iran, according to a report on Friday. Citing current and former US offic»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, ​vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival, Andy Burnham, and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won a decisive victory for Labour to »»»

ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 »»»

It’s the fifth year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday. But the celebrations, which began in Texas, have a long history in Black America. DALLAS (AP) — As people gathered across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama wel»»»

Beirut, June 19 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call Friday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the region in light of recent developments, stressing the need for a comprehensive halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory. Acc»»»

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has given the green light for Bulgaria’s removal from the grey list, Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry wrote on Facebook. According to a decision by the FATF, officially announced on Friday, Bulgaria has substantially completed its Action Plan for removal from the l»»»

ROME - When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as US president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European leader invited to attend, promising the start of a golden age in relations between Washington and Rome. A year and a half later, their personal relations ap»»»

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed his Madagascar counterpart, Alice N'Diaye, in Moscow on Friday. At a joint press conference following bilateral talks, Lavrov was asked about expectations for the development of Russian-U.S. relations. "We have a feeling that there could be another c»»»

GENEVA: The fatal Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, the World Health Organisation warned Friday (Jun 19), despite accelerating efforts to tackle the virus.The WHO said it was still racing to catch up with the worsening situation gripping the northeastern DRC."»»»

Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK LONDON/DEHRADUN: The Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker intercepted by British armed forces while crossing the English Channel en route from Russia to India has been arrested in the UK and appeared »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is exploring the deployment of the Middle East and North Africa's first autonomous public transport bus trial as part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of smart mobility technologies and self-driving transport systems across the emirate. The Integrated Transport Centre,»»»

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in a camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate camp officials said was unprecedented and, because of the symptoms involved, could indicate Ebola is spreading rapidly there. It was not possible to confirm the causes of death »»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Americans are nearly evenly split between favoring Iranian regime change and a negotiated U.S. settlement with Iran, according to a new survey. Some 39% of respondents favor a negotiated settlement where Iran’s current government»»»

A forthcoming book by The New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan has made fresh claims about Donald Trump's habits inside the White House, alleging that staff members had to monitor the president's trash after he repeatedly discarded sterling silver utensils. The allegations a»»»

2 US Stock Market Today: Wall Street is starting the day on pause. On Friday, June 19, 2026, the US stock market is closed as investors step into the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday while the shutdown covers the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and US bond markets, temporarily freezing »»»

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is in Ladakh for International Yoga Day, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations in Kolkata. This year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' highlights yoga's universal benefits. The Indian Air Force is also organizing widespread yoga sessions across »»»

NEW YORK: People living in Gaza deserve to regain their “dignity” rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said on Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance. Tom Fletcher, addressing the UN Security Council, acknowledged the flow of aid has i»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Friday announced that Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC will take over as the new service provider for passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE from July 1, 2026. As part of the transition, the current providers — BLS International, which handles»»»

BERLIN: A German court on Friday handed a three-year jail term to a man who published online "death sentences" with calls to kill politicians, said to include former chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. The 50-year-old German-Polish man, partially named as Martin S., admitted to operating an »»»

Following recent cyberattacks, the Indian government is urging all ministries to bolster defenses against AI-driven threats. A nationwide AI-powered vulnerability assessment is underway for all government digital assets. Ministries must review their cybersecurity posture and ensure third-party vend»»»

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday disbursed around Rs 2,400 crore in incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), and said that India's journey towards becoming a developed nation rests on the aspirations, skills and capabilities »»»

Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 19 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that yoga is an invaluable gift of India's culture, bestowed upon humanity by the country's sages for the welfare of the entire world. The journey of yoga, which began thousands of years ago, has today as»»»

A shareholder advocacy group called As You Sow has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, saying the government has refused to release workplace diversity data for more than two years. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C. and targets the Department of Labor over its»»»