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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION – 5 JUNE 2026 Theme: Climate Change and Mission LiFE World Environment Day was observed on 5th June 2026 under the theme “Climate Change and Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)” with a series of activities aimed at promoting environmental conservation, sustainable living, and eco-friendly crafts. The programme featured a Plantation Drive,…

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has rejected claims of his resignation following his coalition’s upper house election loss, labeling them “completely unfounded.” According to a senior source, he opted to remain in office to prevent political instability during ongoing trade talks with the United States. On Tuesday, Ishiba revealed a trade agreement with President Donald…

President Donald Trump has declared that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems in a new weapons package. This announcement follows ongoing nightly bombardments of Ukrainian cities by Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has consistently sought these systems in recent weeks due to the unprecedented volume of drones and missiles being launched by Moscow against Ukraine. The…

The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted President Donald Trump to proceed with his efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. In a short, unsigned order, the court overturned a federal judge’s ruling that had reinstated nearly 1,400 employees who had been laid off. The conservative-majority justices approved an emergency request from Trump’s administration, enabling it to move forward with its plans while legal disputes are ongoing in lower courts. Two lawsuits have been filed challenging Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Department of Education. These legal actions are supported by 21 Democratic attorneys general, school districts, and unions. They contend that Trump’s plan could disrupt the department’s essential roles, including managing college loans and upholding civil rights in education. Additionally, federal law restricts the department from overseeing school operations, which fall under state and…

Pakistan is experiencing a significant health emergency as poliovirus has been identified in sewage samples from 20 districts. The National Reference Laboratory confirmed that, between May and June, 17 out of 28 samples tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1). The virus was detected in major cities such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Sindh province recorded the highest count of contaminated sewage samples, with 14 positive cases spanning 10 districts. Lahore identified three cases, while Islamabad and four districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also reported positive samples. In Balochistan, the virus was detected in Mastung, Khuzdar, and Sibi. Additionally, Mirpur in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir tested…

Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, has issued a safety alert to its pilots regarding the operation of fuel control switches on Boeing 787 aircraft. Dated July 12, the bulletin instructs pilots to exercise extra caution to prevent accidental activation of these switches by avoiding objects on the pedestal. It also mandates that crews report any irregularities promptly and calls for a swift inspection of all Boeing 787 planes in their fleet. This directive was issued after the results of the Indian Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigation into the crash of Air India Flight 171 revealed that the aircraft’s two engine fuel control switches were switched from the “RUN” position to the “CUTOFF” position seconds after takeoff. Audio from the Air India cockpit voice recorder shows one pilot asking, “Why…

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Ghana’s Parliament, two Ghanaian MPs donned traditional Indian attire, earning applause from the audience and prompting the Speaker to highlight the strong ties and encourage more visits to India. In a remarkable display of cross-cultural diplomacy, PM Modi hailed Ghana as a “beacon of democracy” while being honored…

United States President Donald Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada via his social media platform, Truth Social, due to Canada’s Digital Services Tax. The tax, active since last year with retroactive effect from January 1, 2022, will start affecting companies from June 30, 2025, notably impacting major US tech firms and e-commerce platforms. The…

A recent NBC News Decision Desk poll of 19,410 adults found that the majority of Americans are displeased with President Trump’s management of tariffs and global trade. The survey conducted online from May 30 to June 10 showed that 60% disapproved of his handling, with 45% strongly disapproving and 15% somewhat disapproving, aligning with an…

In Japan, concerns rose over possible animal-to-human transmission after a vet died from the SFTS virus. He treated a cat with the virus in Mie prefecture, developed symptoms, and passed away despite being hospitalized. An autopsy didn’t reveal the typical tick bite that spreads SFTS, prompting questions about the infection source. The JVMA urged its…