World News Today highlights on June 28, 2026 : Pakistan media regulator bans Geo News for 15 days over broadcast deemed religiously sensitive, channel issues apology

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Published28 Jun 2026, 01:35:17 AM IST

Latest news on June 28, 2026: Geo News has apologised and issued a statement on Sunday saying the material ⁠had been aired in error and did not reflect the channel's editorial position or beliefs.(Representative image)**(AFP)**

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28 Jun 2026, 11:31:26 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Pakistan media regulator bans Geo News for 15 days over broadcast deemed religiously sensitive, channel issues apology

The regulator said Geo News aired “religious visualisations” during a June 26 programme that could offend religious sentiments, undermine religious harmony and disturb public order.

28 Jun 2026, 10:08:24 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei demands US-Israel must face courts for child killings, hospital attacks, war crimes

In a series of posts on X as Iran marked the National Week of the Judiciary, Khamenei said statements by American and Israeli leaders amounted to admissions of wrongdoing and should be used to pursue legal cases.

28 Jun 2026, 09:33:43 PM IST

World News Live Updates: US election battle heats up as courts block Donald Trump's voting rule overhaul | What we know so far

Trump's election-related proposals faced legal setbacks last week as Republican senators resisted efforts and courts blocked key measures. Concerns about potential voter suppression and legal challenges are growing with the election approaching rapidly.

28 Jun 2026, 08:41:27 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Putin admits Russia is in a ‘difficult period’ as Ukraine's drone strikes intensify, vows to ‘overcome challenges’

Putin's remarks came as Ukraine intensified long-range drone strikes on Russian territory, targeting key energy infrastructure and oil refineries.

28 Jun 2026, 08:26:07 PM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Horrific Scene’: Over 100 dead dogs found at California ‘No-Kill’ shelter with gunshot wound

Authorities discovered remains of at least 117 dogs at a California no-kill shelter, many showing gunshot wounds. Investigators recovered skulls, bones, and collars, investigating claims of animal abuse and cruelty.

28 Jun 2026, 08:11:04 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Venezuela earthquake wipes out Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's entire family — wife, 2 kids die in building collapse

The devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela claimed over 1,400 lives, including the family of footballer Lucas Trejo. His wife and two children died after their apartment building collapsed.

28 Jun 2026, 08:08:09 PM IST

World News Live Updates: IRGC-linked media says Iran has ‘no choice’ but to build nuclear bomb

The comments were published on Sunday in an article by Iranian state-affiliated news agency Fars, titled “No choice but to build the atomic bomb,” amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran over an interim peace agreement.

28 Jun 2026, 06:59:19 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait after US attacks, warns of ‘complete halt’ to peace talks

Iran also insisted that it alone should oversee shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

28 Jun 2026, 06:39:19 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina says, ‘will return to my country this year’

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, plans to return this year despite a death sentence for crimes against humanity.

28 Jun 2026, 05:16:53 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura leaves 14 dead; cause unknown

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura leaves 14 dead; cause unknown

28 Jun 2026, 05:04:58 PM IST

World News Live Updates: France plane crash: Civilian aircraft shatters into pieces in Tomblaine town, several feared dead

On Sunday morning, a civilian aircraft crashed in eastern France, AFP reported citing local media

28 Jun 2026, 04:48:10 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes accused of rape by Brazilian interpreter; probe on in New Zealand: Report

Ryan Mendes allegedly entered the Brazilian interpreter's room and physically assaulted her, choking, punching, and biting her as she tried to defend herself and raped her.

28 Jun 2026, 04:35:44 PM IST

World News Live Updates: India slams Pakistan on claims of New Delhi's role in Karachi blasts: ‘Proclivity to rely on terrorism…’

The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan's claims linking India to a terrorist attack in Karachi. Pakistan's military reported six militants killed while three Rangers personnel died during clashes after an attack involving an explosives-laden vehicle.

28 Jun 2026, 01:39:19 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Heat wave: France sees over 1,000 ‘excess deaths’ as Europe swelters under record temperatures

France has reported approximately 1,000 excess deaths since June 24 due to a historic heat wave. The heat impacted hospitals severely, particularly in Paris. Record-high temperatures were noted across several European countries, raising concerns about climate change's role in extreme weather.

28 Jun 2026, 12:42:47 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Jobless man asks for extra rice from restaurant; owner makes him surprise offer, ‘I was deeply moved…’

A jobless man requested more rice with his meal and received an unexpected offer from the restaurant owner. His heartfelt story of kindness garnered millions of views on social media.

28 Jun 2026, 11:45:53 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran attacks US navy's 5th fleet Bahrain HQs, Al Asad air base in Kuwait after America strikes: 'Let enemy know that…'

Iran claimed it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and Al Asad Air Base in Kuwait during the overnight attacks. It warned that negotiations with the United States could come to a 'complete halt' if Washington continued its military operations.

28 Jun 2026, 10:27:24 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Venezuela earthquake: Death toll nears 1,500 as residents angered at local officials' response

Venezuela faces devastation after twin earthquakes killed around 1,500 and left 51,000 missing. The US has mobilized disaster response teams, while local officials face public anger over disorganized recovery efforts. The economic impact is estimated at $6.7 billion.

28 Jun 2026, 05:51:21 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US military attacks Iranian missile and drone facilities, Trump warns ‘…will no longer exist’

The US military struck multiple targets in Iran on Trump's orders, disrupting the fragile ceasefire. This action followed an attack on a merchant vessel, leading to warnings from Trump about Iran's violations of agreements and the potential for severe consequences.

28 Jun 2026, 05:05:17 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Europe's heatwave: 200 million face extreme temperatures; Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic see hottest days ever

Germany recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.5C on Saturday, according to the German Weather Service (DWD), surpassing the previous day's record of 41.3C. The Czech Republic also posted its highest-ever temperature, recording 40.6C north of Prague.

28 Jun 2026, 01:35:17 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Venezuela hit by fresh 5.6 earthquake after twin quakes left over 1,400 dead

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the latest quake struck offshore Aragua, Venezuela, at a shallow depth of 10 km.

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