Rooma News : Iran Strikes Kuwait Airport; US Retaliates Near Hormuz in Fiercest Ceasefire-Era Attack.Federal Budget 2026–27 Budget Delayed to June 10

 

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026

WORLD & PAKISTAN EDITION

ROOMA NEWS

By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad

World Latest News | June 4, 2026 | Breaking Coverage

BREAKING Iran strikes Kuwait airport — 1 dead, dozens injured US retaliates with strikes near Strait of Hormuz Pakistan budget postponed to June 10 GB polls June 7 — 950,000 voters registered Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal North Korea: Kim inspects new nuclear facility Petrol dealers give govt 48-hour deadline Heavy rains bring relief to Islamabad & Rawalpindi US House limits Trump's Iran war powers 215–208 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal in progress Iran strikes Kuwait airport — 1 dead, dozens injured US retaliates with strikes near Strait of Hormuz Pakistan budget postponed to June 10 GB polls June 7 — 950,000 voters registered Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal North Korea: Kim inspects new nuclear facility Petrol dealers give govt 48-hour deadline Heavy rains bring relief to Islamabad & Rawalpindi US House limits Trump's Iran war powers 215–208 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal in progress

World News

Middle East · Iran Conflict · Main Story

Iran Strikes Kuwait Airport; US Retaliates Near Hormuz in Fiercest Ceasefire-Era Attack

Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Kuwait's main international airport, killing at least one person and wounding dozens in what analysts are calling the most intense escalation since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the region.

The strikes sent shockwaves through an already unstable Gulf, prompting an immediate American response. US forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets, including a military facility near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints.

In a rare show of bipartisan resistance on Capitol Hill, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution 215–208 to restrict President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, with a number of Republicans joining Democrats in the rebuke.

Separately, Israel and Lebanon reached an agreement to renew and implement a ceasefire, conditioned on Hezbollah halting cross-border attacks and the establishment of buffer security zones — part of broader diplomatic efforts being brokered by Washington amid the Iran negotiations.

Russia – Ukraine

Ukrainian Drones Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminal

On the opening day of Russia's major annual economic forum, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and reportedly a naval facility in St. Petersburg. President Zelensky personally highlighted the bold long-range operation.

North Korea

Kim Inspects Nuclear Facility, Vows Exponential Arms Growth

Kim Jong Un toured a newly completed nuclear facility and declared plans to dramatically escalate North Korea's weapons production, raising alarm among regional powers and Western governments.

Africa

Deadly Kenya Protests Against US Ebola Research Lab

Protests erupted in Kenya against a US-linked Ebola research facility, turning deadly as demonstrators demanded the institution be shut down. Authorities have called for calm.

Global Briefs

United States

Hostage Standoff Ends; Near-Miss in US Airspace

A tense hostage standoff in California concluded with the suspect killed by law enforcement. In a separate incident, aviation authorities are investigating a near-miss collision in US airspace, the second such incident this year. Severe weather warnings have also been issued across several states.

Israel · Lebanon

Ceasefire Renewed Under Strict Conditions

US-brokered negotiations have yielded a renewed ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon. The deal hinges on Hezbollah suspending its attacks and both sides agreeing to designated security zones. Officials cautioned the arrangement remains "conditional and fragile."

US Congress

House Votes to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers

In a 215–208 vote, the US House passed a resolution curtailing executive authority for military action against Iran without Congressional approval. The measure marked a notable bipartisan pushback, with a handful of Republicans breaking with party lines to support the measure.

Pakistan

Federal Budget 2026–27

Budget Delayed to June 10 as PPP–Government Rift Deepens

The presentation of Pakistan's Federal Budget 2026–27, originally scheduled for June 5, has been postponed to June 10 following persistent disagreements between the PPP and the federal government over key fiscal proposals.

Senior leadership from both sides is expected to hold further negotiations before the revised date. Government sources, however, have indicated the budget will be presented regardless of whether consensus with coalition allies is reached — signalling a hardening stance from the treasury benches.

The standoff centres on differences over revenue-sharing mechanisms and social spending allocations. The PPP, a key coalition partner, has pushed for enhanced provincial transfers, while the centre remains focused on meeting IMF-mandated consolidation targets.

Other Key Headlines

Fuel Crisis

Petrol dealers issued a 48-hour deadline to the government over unresolved pricing and supply disputes. Long queues reported at fuel stations in multiple cities.

Karachi Governance

Rana Sanaullah called for an empowered local government system tailored specifically for Karachi, reigniting debate over the city's administrative future.

KP Politics

CM KP Sohail Afridi issued a direct challenge to Sheikh Waqas regarding a planned June 10 protest, threatening counter-mobilisation.

Security

Security forces continue counter-terrorism operations across multiple provinces. Separate media reports on Anmol Pinky photographs surfacing from prison.

Polls: June 7

Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

Campaigning is in full swing ahead of Saturday's Gilgit-Baltistan elections, with major national parties making their final pitches to nearly 950,000 registered voters — of whom 47% are women.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed rallies across GB, pledging to complete the Diamer-Bhasha Dam if the PPP secures a mandate — a high-profile infrastructure promise aimed at winning local votes.

Nawaz Sharif and PML-N are countering with a development-focused campaign, highlighting road projects, energy connectivity, and economic uplift for the region's mountainous communities.

High turnout is expected. Election observers note that the outcome could shift coalition dynamics in Islamabad ahead of the budget vote.

⛈ Weather Update — June 4

Islamabad & Rawalpindi

Early morning heavy rain brought pleasant relief to the twin cities. Skies clearing by afternoon.

Muzaffarabad (AJK)

Rain and cool temperatures continue across Azad Kashmir.

KP & Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan Met forecasts further rain, thunderstorms, and lightning today and through the coming days. Residents advised to exercise caution.

Rooma News · By Rooma Mehmood · Islamabad, Pakistan · Thursday, June 4, 2026

World & Pakistan Edition · All news compiled for informational purposes