School Assembly news headlines for June 26, 2025: From sports to education, check 20+ national & international news
School Assembly news headlines for June 26, 2025: Good morning! Welcome to your school assembly news headlines for June 26, 2025. Today's top stories cover a wide range of national and international events, from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict impacting Indian airlines and global diplomacy, to significant developments in education and sports.
In India, Prime Minister Modi has expressed deep concern over the Middle East tensions, while the DGCA reports safety lapses at major airports. Globally, a mass syringe attack at a French music festival has shocked many, and a US judge has blocked a plan affecting international students at Harvard. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to updates from various international tournaments.
Top National news headlines for school assembly June 26, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump declares a ceasefire between Israel and Iran amid ongoing tensions and missile launches.
Early intelligence reports indicate that U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites only set back the program by months, not completely destroying it as claimed.
A dangerous heat wave blankets large parts of Central and Eastern Canada, breaking records and causing health alerts.
Teen indicted for fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas, Texas.
Polls close in New York City Democratic mayoral primary, featuring a contest between a former governor and a democratic candidate.
International news highlights for school assembly (June 26, 2025)
US bans WhatsApp on government devices over security concerns; Meta pushes back.
Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy likely to meet on NATO summit sidelines.
Israel blames Iran for ceasefire violation, vows to respond with force.
Iran claims attack on US base was self-defense, denies targeting Qatar.
US President Trump criticizes Israel and Iran over ceasefire breach, saying both violated the deal
Sports news headlines for school assembly June 26, 2025
Duckett and Crawley make history at Headingley after 41 years.
Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj impresses crowd at Leeds, drawing comparisons to Virat Kohli.
Young Indian batter scores century on debut in England, boosting team morale.
Transfer news: Manchester United pursues Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin this summer.
Ravindra Jadeja teases umpire mid-play, entertains fans with a fist pump during the match
Education news headlines for school assembly (June 26, 2025)
Education Department plans to transfer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to the Department of Labor, sparking concerns about the future of vocational training.
India launches NAVYA initiative in Uttar Pradesh to train girls aged 16–18 in non-traditional skills under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.
India to conduct its first full Household Income Survey in 2026 to better understand income patterns and reduce inequality.
Debate continues on the best administration for CTE programs, balancing workforce readiness with broader educational goals.
Discussions underway to modernise education data systems by possibly consolidating the National Center for Education Statistics with labor statistics agencies.
State news headlines for school assembly (June 26, 2025)
Virginia Democrats sue university heads over appointments made by Governor Youngkin, highlighting political tensions in higher education.
Virginia reduces voter data costs ahead of the 2025 elections to facilitate better access and transparency.
ICE agents arrest 12 individuals at Chesterfield courthouse in Virginia, reflecting ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
Hill City residents express outrage after a public hearing on real estate tax ends abruptly, signaling local governance challenges.
Weather updates continue to be provided by local meteorologists to keep residents informed about changing conditions in Virginia.
Top business and economic news headlines for June 26, 2025
Jerome Powell returns to Capitol Hill amid Republican criticism.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sells 100,000 shares worth about $15 million as the chipmaker continues rapid growth fueled by artificial intelligence demand.
S&P 500 futures remain steady as the index approaches an all-time high, reflecting cautious optimism in the stock market.
FICO announces that its credit scoring models will now include 'buy now, pay later' loan data, adapting to changing consumer credit behaviors.
Daily word and thought of the day for school assembly, June 26, 2025
Here's Daily Word and Thought of the Day for your school assembly on June 26, 2025:
Daily Word
CuriosityMeaning: A strong desire to learn or know something.Example: "Curiosity drives us to explore new ideas and discover the unknown."
Thought of the Day
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."— Albert Einstein
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