Asia

Satellite image showing tropical storms Francisco and Higos near the Philippines.

Francisco downgraded to severe tropical storm as Higos nears PAR

June 25, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Typhoon Francisco was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on Thursday, June 25, while Tropical Storm Higos is set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Investigators to question four more over ballot shortage in local elections

A joint police and prosecution team was set on Thursday to question four more election officials over ballot shortages that disrupted the June 3 local elections.

Assam couple booked for birthday celebration on bridge

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Guwahati police have detained a couple for celebrating a birthday on the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu bridge across the Brahmaputra River.

Asia

Man stabbed to death on Mumbai local train, accused arrested

Asia

Air India flight AI479 briefly enters Pakistan airspace

Politics

BJP Haryana chief demands Punjab CM Mann resignation over video allegations

Book on Kapolri Listyo Sigit's leadership launched in Jakarta

The book titled 'Jend. Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Sang Arsitektur PRESISI Polri' was launched in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The launch highlighted the transformation of Polri under the leadership of General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

Delhi Police seek details from cab firms in rape murder case

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Delhi Police have written to ride-hailing companies Uber, Ola and Rapido after the accused in the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Mehrauli was found to have a criminal history and had worked as a cab driver without police verification.

China investigates senior defence official Bian Zhigang for corruption

Senior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang has been placed under investigation for corruption, the latest high-profile target in Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on its military sector.