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Press Club hails HC order quashing cases against NewsClick and Prabir Purkayastha
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:43:39 PMAsia

‘The sole aim of the ED action was to induce a chilling effect on the functioning of free press’

Police step up probe into alleged human trafficking case
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:41:56 PMAsia

The police suspect a larger human trafficking network after rescuing victims allegedly duped with promises of migration to Canada

Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade: top official
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:40:51 PMAsia

Workers begin removing Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after judge ruled it was illegally added to the building

Attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers, Iranian ‘service fee’ may feature in IORA meet
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:40:06 PMAsia

India is the current Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association; Although the IORA’s charter explicitly bars members from raising issues that do not concern regional cooperation, in the broader scheme of things, India could look to utilise the forum for airing its concerns in the maritime space

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks
[Middle East Eye] — 6/13/2026, 4:37:06 PMMiddle East

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has welcomed US-Iran negotiations during a call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the two ministers discussed the talks and “expressed the hope that...

Watch: The ₹370 Biryani Row: What really happened
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:34:09 PMAsia

A stand-up comedy audience interaction has snowballed into one of India’s most talked-about controversies. Comedian Pranit More is facing legal scrutiny after viral clips from his Gurugram show triggered outrage online and prompted action from authorities.

Union Urban Affairs Ministry takes physical possession of Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course Area
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:32:52 PMAsia

On May 20, an eviction order was issued which sought possession of the land parcel, citing its need for a “larger public purpose”

Ekiti Poll: INEC identifies 469 polling units as potential flashpoints
Ekiti Poll: INEC identifies 469 polling units as potential flashpoints
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/13/2026, 4:30:45 PMAfrica

INEC said it has shared the findings with security agencies under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), leading to plans for enhanced deployment of security personnel in vulnerable areas. The post Ekiti Poll: INEC identifies 469 polling units as potential flashpoints...

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest
Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest
[France24] — 6/13/2026, 4:25:34 PMWorld

Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing. France 24's Hervé Amoric tells us more.

Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon
[Al Jazeera] — 6/13/2026, 4:25:27 PMWorld

MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.

Indian firms urged to explore opportunities in Vietnam
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:25:01 PMAsia
PM Modi’s leaves for France, Slovakia
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:24:35 PMAsia
Iran: Will a peace deal with the US be reached soon?
Iran: Will a peace deal with the US be reached soon?
[France24] — 6/13/2026, 4:23:29 PMWorld

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal aimed at ending the war was closer than "ever before" and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Pakistan was preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, to be followed immediately by technical-level talks next week.

Hot money or the first stage of recovering confidence?, By Tanimu Yakubu
Hot money or the first stage of recovering confidence?, By Tanimu Yakubu
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/13/2026, 4:23:12 PMAfrica

The more historically grounded interpretation is that financial capital is responding first to improving macroeconomic conditions, while productive capital is still moving through the longer and more complex process that necessarily precedes major investment commitments. Introduction The unsigned...

U.P. govt. constitutes SIT to probe allegations of ‘missing donations’ at Ram Temple
[The Hindu] — 6/13/2026, 4:22:57 PMAsia

The SIT has been formed following a request from the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust and it has been directed to submit a final report within 15 days and preliminary report within seven days

Gombe Rep dies after brief illness, Speaker Abbas, House mourn
Gombe Rep dies after brief illness, Speaker Abbas, House mourn
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 6/13/2026, 4:22:27 PMAfrica

Until his death on Friday, Yaya Tongo represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State and chaired the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House. The post Gombe Rep dies after brief illness, Speaker Abbas, House mourn appeared first on Premium Times...