Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Doha/Cairo, June 12 - Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
UN chief condoles death of Malawi’s Vice President in plane crash
United Nations, June 12 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the plane crash that killed Malawi's Vice President and nine other people, said his Deputy Spokesman.
US-British coalition conducts 3 airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port city
Sanaa, June 12 - The US and British coalition conducted three airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
Israeli official says Hamas rejected US-drafted ceasefire deal proposal
Jerusalem, June 12 - An Israeli official has said that Israel had received Hamas's response to the US-drafted proposal for a ceasefire-hostage release deal and the movement had rejected it, the media reported.
Canada’s border workers reach tentaive deal to avoid strike
Ottawa, June 12 - The Canadian government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said that they have reached a tentative agreement to avoid potential job action at the country's borders.
Wildfires prompt Cyprus President to cut short Jordan visit
Nicosia, June 12 - Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides cut short his visit to Jordan, where he was to attend an international conference on Gaza, as uncontrolled wildfires rage in the western Paphos district.
Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan
Amman, June 12 - The UN chief, leaders of regional states, and top US diplomat gathered in Jordan, stressing the need to accelerate humanitarian aid delivery to the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip.
EU mulls extending temporary protection for people fleeing Ukraine
Kiev, June 12 - The EU is mulling extending the temporary protection for another year for people fleeing from Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the media reported.
Raging wildfire forces residents to evacuate in Cyprus
Nicosia, June 12 - A total of three villages have been evacuated as wildfires raged out of control engulfing homes and animals, in Cyprus' Paphos district, local media reported.
Ukraine needs $10-30 bn in investment yearly in next decade: PM
Kiev, June 12 - Ukraine would need between $10-$30 billion in yearly investment within the next decade, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Palace of Versailles reopens after fire alert
Paris, June 12 - The Palace of Versailles reopened after a fire alert caused a temporary evacuation, the French landmark tourist site announced on social media platform X.
Jordanian king says humanitarian access to Gaza cannot wait for ceasefire
Amman, June 12 - King Abdullah II of Jordan has said that humanitarian access to Gaza cannot wait for a ceasefire and cannot be subject to the political agendas of any party.
Russia, Belarus start 2nd stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
Moscow, June 12 - Russian and Belarusian armed forces have begun the second phase of tactical nuclear weapon exercises, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Iran, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to promoting ties, cooperation
Tehran, June 12 - Iran's caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to improving bilateral relations and cooperation.
UK PM promises tax cuts, reduced immigration in election manifesto
London, June 11 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday promised to cut taxes and reduce immigration as he launched the Conservative Party's general election manifesto.
Injury of US teachers in China isolated incident: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Beijing, June 11 - The recent incident of the injury to foreign teachers from the United States in China was an isolated case, which will not affect the normal people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian
Russian warships to arrive in Cuba on Wednesday
Moscow, June 11 - A detachment of Russian warships will arrive in Cuba on Wednesday for tasks within the framework of cooperation between the two countries, the Russian Navy said on Tuesday.
US President’s son Hunter Biden convicted in firearms case
Washington, June 11 - A US jury on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, guilty of all three crimes he was charged related to firearms possession.
Pakistan’s Economic Survey reveals major increase in donkey population
Islamabad, June 11 - Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2023-24 has revealed that the population of donkeys has seen a consistent and major rise during the current fiscal year with the number of donkeys in the country surging up to 5.9 million.
Mohmad Haneefa, Independent MP from Ladakh meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi, June 11 - Mohmad Haneefa, the Independent MP from Ladakh, along with some local leaders met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in the national Capital on Tuesday, sparking off a buzz about his likely support to the Congress-led INDIA bloc.