Category : Asia Pacific


June 9, 2026: Top Photos from around the World

A collection of the best photos from June 9, 2026, featuring Pope Leo XIV in Spain, Israeli tanks at the Lebanon border, a drone strike in Ukraine, Apple's WWDC, and fish medicine in Hyderabad.

Blue Star Anniversary Sparks Bitter Exchange

The 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star saw a bitter exchange between Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma and Simranjit Singh Mann, with allegations of elimination plots and political betrayals.

West Asia Turmoil Hits Ahmedabad Airport Traffic

International passenger traffic at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport fell 27% over three months due to West Asia airspace disruptions, with March 2025 to March 2026 seeing a 32.7% year-on-year drop.

Kim Jong Un Gives Xi Jinping Hero's Welcome in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a grand welcome in Pyongyang, with thousands of North Koreans filling Kim Il Sung Square. Kim Jong Un greeted Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan, as both leaders pledged to deepen bilateral ties amid regional tensions.

Kolkata Swelters at 35.4°C with 97% Humidity

Kolkata faced extreme heat with 35.4°C and 97% humidity. Thunderstorms may offer brief relief, but high humidity persists. Monsoon conditions expected in parts of Odisha and northeast.

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