Ukraine’s energy infrastructure targeted in Russian attack: Ukrenergo
Kiev, June 20 - Several Ukrainian energy facilities have been hit in a severe Russian aerial attack, Ukraine's national energy provider Ukrenergo said on Thursday, while Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted fuel depots in Russia overnight.
US: One dead as wildfires rage in New Mexico
San Francisco, June 20 - One person was killed in the South Fork and Salt fires in the US state of New Mexico as the blazes remained active and uncontained, officials said.
S. Korea seizes cargo ship on suspicion of violating UN sanctions on N. Korea
Busan, June 20 - South Korea seized a 5,000-ton cargo ship on Thursday on suspicion of violating UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea, sources said.
Probe into imported Toyota, Yamaha models over fraudulent Japanese testing
Seoul, June 20 - The South Korean government said on Thursday it has carried out a probe into some imported vehicles made by Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Yamaha Motor Co. in connection with their improper certification tests in their home country.
Canada declares Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ‘terrorist entity’
Ottawa, June 20 - Canada has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, as a "terrorist entity".
Israel eases security restrictions near Gaza
Jerusalem, June 20 - Israel's Home Front Command has announced the lifting of security restrictions in numerous communities near the Gaza Strip, marking a significant easing of measures since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.
Hezbollah head says ‘fight without limitations’ in case of war with Israel
Beirut, June 20 - Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has pledged a fight "without limitations" if Israel starts a war with the militant group.
Singapore to take additional check to prevent F-16 crash
Singapore, June 20 - Engineers of Singapore Air Force will periodically test gyroscope assemblies on F-16 jet fighters to prevent malfunction of such components and ensure flight safety, the Defence Ministry said.
Putin arrives in Vietnam after visit to North Korea
Hanoi, June 20 - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi for a state visit following a meeting with Kim Jong Un in North Korea, the Russian presidency said.
US Army kills senior Islamic State official in Syria
Washington, June 20 - The US Army has said they have killed a high-ranking member of the Islamic State terrorist militia in Syria in an airstrike.
Another Indian-American on strong track to be elected to US Congress
New York, June 20 - "Samosa Caucus" -- the group of Indian-Americans in US Congress -- has a strong chance of getting another member next year with the victory of Suhas Subramanyam in the Virginia Democratic primaries.
New Zealand PM’s Japan trip witnesses significant business deals
Wellington, June 20 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan this week has witnessed the signing of significant business deals in the areas of space, renewable energy and investment.
Sri Lankan president reveals plans to promote competitive, digitalised green economy
Colombo, June 20 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed plans to create a new commercial bank, an economic commission and an institute called "Enterprise Sri Lanka" to promote a competitive and digitalised green economy, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
India calls for universal condemnation of countries providing arms to terrorists
United Nations, June 20 - Warning about the increased sophistication of small arms and the use of drones to get them to terrorists, India has called for universal condemnation of countries providing weapons to terrorists.
Despite China’s criticism, US delegation meets Dalai Lama, pushes for Tibet’s autonomy
Dharamsala, June 19 - In a significant show of diplomatic power politics, a high-level bipartisan delegation from the US, comprising ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others, met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the latter's residence here despite criticism by China.
US restates North Korea-Russia cooperation trend of ‘great concern’ after Kim-Putin summit
Washington, June 19 - The United States reiterated on Wednesday that growing cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a trend of "great concern", after Pyongyang and Moscow signed a pact calling for mutual aid if either side comes under attack.
Open letter to Germany Chancellor Scholz decries outsourcing asylum
Berlin, June 19 - More than 300 advocacy groups and international organisations have written an open letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposing the possibility of holding asylum seekers in third countries for processing.
Dozens die in extreme Haj heat, toll feared to be in hundreds
Beirut, June 19 - Dozens of Muslims have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia this year due to heat-related medical issues amid scorching temperatures, according to figures released by several countries.
Yoga event ahead of IDY-2024 draws huge response in Nepal
Kathmandu, June 19 - Over 450 people joined a yoga demonstration event organised by the Indian Embassy in Nepal on the banks of the picturesque Phewa Lake in Pokhara, the tourism capital of the country, ahead of the 10th International Day of Yoga
Putin gives another luxury Russian limousine to Kim as gift
Seoul, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin gave another Russian luxury vehicle as a gift to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of their summit in Pyongyang, according to news reports on Wednesday.