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Donald Trump reportedly assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any agreement with Iran would address Tehran’s nuclear programme, missile capabilities and support for Hezbollah. Reports say Trump made clear that there would be no deal unless key Israeli security concerns were covered.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will open with three separate ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform at the Mexico opener, Nora Fatehi is listed among the Toronto performers, and Katy Perry will headline the US ceremony.
A Youth Outrage Protest against paper leaks is scheduled at Lucknow’s Eco Garden on June 12. The protest is being organized by the All India Students’ Association, with Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke expected to participate.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of escalating tensions through attacks in Syria and Lebanon, saying the silence of the international community had emboldened Israel. He warned that regional instability could threaten peace, security and Turkey’s own interests.
Taiwan fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets from its western coast into waters facing China for the first time during a live-fire military drill. The exercise demonstrated Taiwan’s “shoot-and-scoot” capability and how the island could respond to a possible Chinese invasion.
Claims that an FIR was registered against Cockroach Janta Party protesters after the Jantar Mantar demonstration went viral on social media. However, Delhi Police reportedly clarified that the claims are misleading and no FIR has been registered so far.
The Supreme Court has released draft regulations on the use of Artificial Intelligence in courts and invited public comments by June 20. The proposal allows AI for support tasks but bars it from influencing judicial decisions.
The Israeli Air Force struck military targets in western and central Iran after missile fire from Tehran, according to the Israeli military. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan, while airspace around Tehran’s main airport was closed after the attack.
Israel came under renewed missile threats as Iran fired ballistic missiles and alerts were triggered over projectiles from Yemen’s Houthis. The IDF said defensive systems were working to counter the threat, while Home Front Command instructed people in affected areas to remain in protected spaces.
Young protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar under the Cockroach Janta Party banner, raising concerns over paper leaks, unemployment, exam transparency and alleged irregularities in the education system.
Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply after Iran reportedly launched missile and drone attacks toward Kuwait and Bahrain. The Kuwaiti Army said its air defense systems were engaging incoming threats, while US Central Command stated that American forces carried out strikes against Iran in self-defense. Explosions were also reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island as the situation continued to develop.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a breathtaking innings against Lucknow Super Giants, smashing 93 runs in just 38 deliveries. Though he missed out on a century, the explosive knock helped him achieve several major records and became one of the standout performances of the season.
