Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Sunday after Iran fired missile barrages at Israel in response to airstrikes in Beirut, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news reported.Neither Netanyahu’s nor Trump’s office immediately commented on the call.Before the call, Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 News that he would tell Netanyahu not to strike back because he did not want US-Iran ceasefire negotiations to collapse, Xinhua news a…

Baghdad, June 8 (IANS) The Iraqi Shiite militia Kata’ib Hezbollah threatened to attack US military bases and interests in Iraq and the region if Washington joins military attacks against Iran, according to a statement issued by the group.In a brief statement posted on its website, the group said that “if America intervenes in the confrontation, we will target its bases and interests in Iraq and the region.”The statement came after Iran launched multiple waves of missiles toward Israel on Sunday …

Washington, June 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said US gasoline prices would “drop like a rock” once the conflict with Iran is resolved, arguing that temporary increases in fuel and farm input costs are the price of preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump acknowledged that higher energy prices have affected American farmers but insisted the economic pain would be short-lived and justified by his administration’s actions against Ira…

Jerusalem/Tehran, June 8 (IANS) The Israeli military said Sunday night that Iran has so far fired four missile barrages towards the country.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The missiles have triggered sirens across northern Israel.Effi Defrin, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, said Sunday that Iran has made “a grave mistake” by firing missiles at Israel, adding that the military is prepared for more possible missiles, Xinhua news agency reported.IDF Chief of Staff…

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Twenty-three political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA bloc meeting being held in New Delhi on Monday, with the Congress asserting that the opposition alliance remains united despite its diverse political composition. The gathering, branded as the “INDIA janbandhan” meeting, is expected to deliberate on the alliance’s future course, including preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and coordination on key political issues.The meeting w…

Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) The reality star Kim Kardashian and her F1 racer boyfriend Lewis Hamilton are getting loved up. The racer showed love to his girlfriend Kim Kardashian at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. While celebrating his second-place finish at the Formula One racing event in Monte Carlo on Sunday, June 7, the Ferrari driver, 41, blew a subtle kiss to the reality star 45, from the podium, reports ‘People’ magazine.In videos of the moment shared to social media, Kim can be seen filming…

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its official list of candidates for the upcoming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, as well as the Karnataka Legislative Council, party sources said. The announcement was made through a press release issued late Sunday evening by the party’s central office in New Delhi.For the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections, the BJP has nominated Mahesh Kewat from Madhya Pradesh and M. Nagaraja f…

Indore, June 8 (IANS) Akshat Raghuwanshi’s explosive knock went in vain as Bhopal Leopards held their nerve in a thrilling run chase to register a three-wicket win over Rewa Jaguars in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday.Batting first after winning the toss, Rewa Jaguars rode on a sensational innings from Raghuwanshi to post a challenging 203/8 in their 20 overs.The right-hander took control from the outset and attacked the Bhopal bowlers all arou…

Tehran, June 8 (IANS) Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned of targeting US bases and assets in the region.”They (US) are neither committed to a ceasefire nor believe in dialogue, and by demonstrating through the naval blockade and violation of agreements regarding Lebanon that they only understand the language of power,” Ghalibaf on Sunday wrote on X.”The naval blockade against the Iranian nation and America’s green light today to the Zionist regime…

Ayodhya, June 7 (IANS) Amid the growing uproar, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai on Sunday issued a strong rebuttal, dismissing the claims of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav that crores of rupees are missing from the donation fund of the Ram temple as “baseless”, clarified that the financial system of the Trust is fully transparent and that regular internal audits are conducted with the participation of representatives from the Trust and the State …