News brief: Big stories of the day

100 hours on, IAF intensifies search for AN-32 amid adverse weather

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has intensified and expanded search operations for the AN-32 aircraft which went missing on June 3, despite extreme weather and an unfavourable terrain posing a challenge.

Bodyguards, secret schedule & no outdoors; this is how George and Amal Clooney are protecting their kids from IS

George Clooney and wife Amal are under massive pressure as their twin children could next become targets for terrorist organisation IS(Islamic State). As Amal, a high-profile lawyer takes the organisation to court for human rights abuses, the celebrity couple fear for the safety of their children. 

4 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Lassipora

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir' Lassipora early Friday morning. The encounter between the terrorists and the forces broke out in the Pulwama district's Lassipora on Thursday evening.

'Sophisticated' tanker attacks likely the work of a state actor: UAE

The United Arab Emirates told United Nations Security Council members on Thursday that attacks on four tankers off its coast on May 12 bore the hallmarks of a "sophisticated and coordinated operation," most likely by a state actor. 

Umpiring decisions sent ripples through West Indies dressing room: Brathwaite after Australia defeat

Carlos Brathwaite said the West Indies were on the wrong end of too much poor umpiring following a 15-run World Cup defeat by champions Australia as Michael Holding slammed an "atrocious" display by the match officials.