S.Korea, US, Japan agree on close cooperation through ‘timely’ dialogue after Kim-Putin summit: Seoul minister

S.Korea, US, Japan agree on close cooperation through ‘timely’ dialogue after Kim-Putin summit: Seoul minister

Washington/New York, June 22 - South Korea, the US and Japan have agreed on close security cooperation through "timely" consultation after Russia and North Korea signed a new security treaty during a summit in Pyongyang this week, Seoul's top diplomat said.

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UN chief voices ‘profound concern’ over escalating violence between Israel, Hezbollah

UN chief voices ‘profound concern’ over escalating violence between Israel, Hezbollah

United Nations, June 22 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced "profound concern" over escalating violence and "bellicose rhetoric" between Israel and Hezbollah militants across the frontier with Lebanon.

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Blinken condemns Russia-N.Korea military cooperation, reaffirms ‘ironclad’ alliance in call with S.Korea FM

Blinken condemns Russia-N.Korea military cooperation, reaffirms ‘ironclad’ alliance in call with S.Korea FM

Washington, June 22 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and reaffirmed the "vital" importance of the Seoul-Washington alliance during phone talks with his South Korean counterpart, his spokesperson said.

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Ukraine to start membership talks with EU next week: PM

Ukraine to start membership talks with EU next week: PM

Kiev, June 22 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that his country will start membership talks with the EU next week.

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Sri Lankan president to promote eco-tourism, wetland conservation

Sri Lankan president to promote eco-tourism, wetland conservation

Colombo, June 22 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasised Sri Lanka's commitment to advance eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands, according to the President's Media Division.

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Death toll in forest fire in Turkey mounts to 11

Death toll in forest fire in Turkey mounts to 11

Ankara, June 22 - The death toll from wildfires that ravaged southeastern Turkey has climbed to 11, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on his social media account.

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Russia to further develop nuclear weapons: Putin

Russia to further develop nuclear weapons: Putin

Moscow, June 22 - Russia has plans to further develop its nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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Russia open to dialogue with US amid global security concerns: Kremlin

Russia open to dialogue with US amid global security concerns: Kremlin

Moscow, June 22 - Russia is ready for comprehensive dialogue with the US, particularly due to the rise of global security concerns, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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Rainy season starts in most parts of Japan

Rainy season starts in most parts of Japan

okyo, June 22 - The rainy season has started across a large area of Japan, the weather agency said.

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Palestine welcomes Armenia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood

Palestine welcomes Armenia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood

Ramallah, June 22 - The Palestinian presidency has welcomed Armenia's recognition of the State of Palestine, considering the decision an important step towards achieving peace and stability in the region, according to media reports.

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38 dead, 2 missing after heavy rains in China county

38 dead, 2 missing after heavy rains in China county

Beijing, June 22 - Rainfall-triggered disasters have left 38 people dead and two others missing in Pingyuan County in south China's Guangdong province as of 3 p.m. Friday, local authorities said.

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No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA

No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA

New Delhi, June 21 - India on Friday said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani

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Over 5000 attend mega International Day of Yoga celebrations in Nepal

Over 5000 attend mega International Day of Yoga celebrations in Nepal

New Delhi, June 21 - In a testament to the deep-rooted cultural ties between India and Nepal, over 5000 Yoga practitioners participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations organised across 10 cities and municipalities by the Indian Embassy in Nepal

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Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24

Atal Pension Yojana adds record 12.2 million new members in 2023-24

New Delhi, June 22 - A record 12.2 million new accounts were opened in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) during 2023-24 taking the total enrolments to 66.2 million under the government’s social security scheme, according to figures compiled by the Pension Fund Regulatory

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Overseas Indians’ faith grows in Indian economy with $1 billion deposits in April

Overseas Indians’ faith grows in Indian economy with $1 billion deposits in April

New Delhi, June 22 - Showing their confidence in the resilient Indian economy despite global macroeconomic conditions, non-resident Indians (NRIs) deposited around $1 billion in the country in April alone.

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NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

NEET row: Bihar top cop to meet Union Education Minister today

Patna, June 22 - Amid the ongoing investigation into the NEET paper leak case by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police, its Additional Director General (ADG) Nayyar Hasnain Khan will give probe details to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in

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‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held

Srinagar, June 22 - To mark the ceremonial beginning of this year’s Amarnath Yatra, ‘Pratham Puja’ was performed on Saturday.

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Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

Chandigarh, June 22 - The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday.

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Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

Assam Education dept extends UG admission deadline due to flood

Guwahati, June 22 - The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended the date of admissions to undergraduate courses in colleges across the state as the monsoon flood has impacted the whole process, with many students failing to reach the institutions for admission,

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China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan

China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan

Beijing/Washington, June 22 - China has said that it has banned several business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own

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