Defence Secretary says America does not seek war, attack objective not regime change
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Israel recovered the remains of three hostages killed during the October 7 Hamas attack: Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson. An Israeli airstrike killed at least four Palestinians and wounded 22. Hamas still holds 50 hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the hostage return campaign continues alongside the campaign against Iran. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Pakistan's government and military face harsh criticism online for nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Critics accuse them of appeasing the US, particularly after the US attacked Iran. Some condemn it as a betrayal of Muslims, citing Trump's actions as 'war crimes' and a massacre of Muslims. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Midwinter Day in Antarctica is a celebratory tradition marking the end of extreme darkness. Antarctic winters, despite modern comforts, are challenging. Incidents of disturbing behavior, mirroring historical accounts, persist. Isolation and the harsh environment are often linked to psychological distress and even violence among overwintering personnel, as exemplified by recent events and historical anecdotes. (This summary is generated via AI.)
A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people and injured dozens at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. The attack, claimed by ISIS, was the first suicide bombing in Damascus since December. The bomber opened fire before detonating an explosive vest. A second attacker was reportedly involved. (This summary is generated via AI.)
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In a video footage that went viral on social media, a group of people were seen pelting the former CEC with shoes while he was in police custody. Some people hit him on his cheek with their shoes. The mob also shouted various slogans. He was wearing a lungi and a T-shirt when police arrested him and took him away.
The MND wrote on X, '5 sorties of PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 5 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.'
'The Modi government has, over the past several years, not only ensured the stability of supplies but also affordability. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that,' Puri told ANI.
Addressing the session, convened under the agenda item 'threats to international peace and security,' Danon staunchly defended the US-led Operation Midnight Hammer, stating, 'The United States has eliminated the greatest existential threat to humanity--and yet, some nations still dare to condemn it. I asked members of the Security Council: Where were you when Iran enriched uranium beyond civilian use? Where were you when Iran openly plotted our destruction? You were silent, you were afraid, you were bystanders.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Sunday evening, 22 June 2025, went to the Western Wall - the Kotel - in Jerusalem, where they recited a special prayer for the wellbeing of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers and the security forces, and for the wellbeing of the hostages in Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing at Mar Elias Church near Damascus, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people.
Speaking under the agenda item 'threats to international peace and security', Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as 'irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative,' amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel.
The US bombed Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs, triggering a strong response from Iran. Iran condemned the attack, threatened retaliation, and vowed to continue its nuclear program. The US aims to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and protect Israel, but risks a wider conflict in the Middle East. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, on Sunday accused Israel of sabotaging diplomatic efforts and warned that the Iranian military would determine the 'timing, nature, and scale' of its response to recent attacks by the United States and Israel.
Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of New York, waving Palestinian flags and holding placards that read 'Hands off Iran' and 'Stop The War on Iran', in response to Operation Midnight Hammer -- the US-led military action targeting Iran's Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz nuclear sites.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an impassioned plea for peace during an emergency special session of the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday (local time), urging immediate action to de-escalate the crisis in Iran following the US's recent military strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities.
In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'Glimpses of a one-of-a-kind celebration of International Day of Yoga 2025. Embassy of India in Berlin and The Tagore Centre hosted a serene Yoga session on two boats on Wannsee Lake in Berlin -- bringing together diplomats, friends of India and Yoga practitioners. The calm & scenic setting helped bring into focus this year's theme- 'Yoga for One Earth. Yoga for One Health'.'
Speaking to reporters after receiving a new batch of 285 Indian nationals evacuated from the conflict-hit Iran at the Delhi Airport, Margherita said that 162 Indian nationals who had crossed into Jordan from Israel would be repatriated 'within a day or two.'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, 'It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!'
The latest group arrived from Mashhad, Iran, and was received at Delhi airport by the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita
In a post on X on Sunday, the PIB Fact Check unit labelled the assertion as 'FAKE' and clarified, 'Indian Airspace was NOT used by the United States during Operation Midnight Hammer.'
The delegation includes prominent elected representatives, including Arvinder Singh Lovely (Delhi MLA), Baldev Singh Aulakh (Minister from Uttar Pradesh), Gurveer Singh Brar (MLA from Rajasthan), Trilok Singh Cheema (MLA from Uttarakhand), and Narinder Singh Raina (MLA from Jammu and Kashmir).
The church's Senior Pastor Bobby Kelly Jr. stated that a churchgoer hit the shooter with a truck, running him over with the vehicle, allowing the security guard time to shoot the gunman.
Massive 'bunker buster' bombs were dropped on two of the nuclear sites around 6:40 p.m. ET Saturday in the US, placing the time of the attack around 2:10 a.m. local time Sunday in Iran, according to a timeline provided by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, in continuation of the Israeli regime's attacks, condemns the United States' strikes on the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, & expresses concern over the growing instability in the region,' Spokesperson of Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, said.
He further said that the Iranian officials has officially made the statement that they were anticipating attacks on these sites, so they have already removed those materials and all the key items from these three sites and other sites.
'The Modi government has, over the past several years, not only ensured the stability of supplies but also affordability. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that,' Puri told ANI.
The Indian government successfully evacuated another batch of citizens, carrying 311 Indian nationals from Iran on Sunday as part of Operation Sindhu.
Nepal's anti-graft agency, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), filed a corruption case against 16 individuals, including the Member Secretary of Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT), on Sunday.
Roughly 20 per cent of global oil and a significant portion of natural gas pass through the Strait. Europe imports oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Gulf states--Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE-- much of which travels through the Strait. If Iran blocks it, global oil prices would spike, and Europe could face energy shortages, especially in countries dependent on Middle Eastern fuel, as per EuroNews.
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