The government has refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency and using the military to control the demonstrations.
Month: June 2026
Fire tears through New Delhi building, killing at least 18
A fire in a New Delhi building killed at least 18 people and injured several others, with rescue teams pulling dozens from the Malviya Nagar block.
Rare Instrument Vibes: The Jaw Harp Queen’s Living Room Concert
What Kind of Atmosphere Does the Room Have? The room had that quiet, harmless energy of an ordinary indoor space soft lighting, calm atmosphere, and absolutely no warning that a full musical moment was about to happen. Who Is Standing at the Center? A lady stood in the middle of it, dressed in a simple…
Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal
A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers’ rights.
US isn’t offering upfront sanctions relief to reopen Hormuz, Rubio says
The U.S. isn’t offering or discussing granting Iran sanctions relief solely for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday. Progress in the talks could come as soon as this week but also possibly next, he said, adding that the discussions are proceeding in two phases. The first phase would see…
IRGC says Iran has more ‘trump cards’ up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread
A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday’s suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.
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Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say
The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.
EU Commission set to slam Italy’s fuel duty cuts as energy prices spike
The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government’s reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis, which Brussels deems should be directed at vulnerable families and industries.
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with military parade in Rome
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Republic with ceremonies, military parades and flypasts in Rome, commemorating the 1946 vote that paved the way for democracy.