Landslides claims nine lives at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 19 - At least nine persons were killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides which also damaged many dwellings in southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday, a senior official said.
Death toll rises to 13 as heavy rains, floods hit China
Beijing, June 19 - At least 13 people died in heavy rains, floods and landslides in southern China, while scores more were missing, state television reported.
‘Illegal, aggressive, reckless’: China slammed for provocative moves against Philippines in South China Sea
New Delhi, June 18 - The Australian government on Tuesday expressed its grave concern over the "dangerous and illegal actions" by China against Philippine vessels within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone on Monday.
Four missing after rain triggered mountain torrents, landslides in China
Beijing, June 18 - Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang.
5 killed, 15 missing after torrential rains in China’s Guangdong
Beijing, June 17 - Five people were killed and 15 went missing due to mountain torrents and landslides triggered by torrential rains in south China's Guangdong province, according to local authorities on Monday.
Philippines accuses China of ‘reckless behaviour’ in South China Sea
Manila, June 17 - Slamming China for its "reckless behaviour" in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines on Monday said that its armed forces will go all out to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Afghan supreme leader calls for unity among citizens
Kabul, June 17 - The Supreme Leader of the Afghan caretaker government, Hibatullah Akhundzada, on Monday, called upon Afghans to stay united and support his administration, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
4 killed, 2 missing after torrential rains in China
Beijing, June 17 - Four people were killed, and two others are missing after landslides caused by torrential rains swept through Wuping County, east China's Fujian province, according to local authorities on Monday.
Afghans celebrate Eid al-Adha amid tight security
Kabul, June 17 - The people of Afghanistan celebrated Eid al-Adha on Monday amid tight security and offered their Eid prayers in a peaceful environment as no security incident has been reported so far.
Heavy rain, floods cause severe damage in China
Beijing, June 17 - Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused severe damage in southern China, causing landslides and making roads impassable.
China accuses Philippines of ramming coastguard vessel in South China Sea
Beijing, June 17 - China on Monday accused a Philippines naval vessel of deliberately infringing its territorial waters in the South China Sea and ramming a Chinese coastguard vessel.
Five terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Islamabad, June 17 - Five terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said.
Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance bilateral trade
Tehran, June 17 - Iranian Interim President Mohammad Mokhber and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the two countries' commitment to further improving ties, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president's office.
Pakistan’s Sindh govt collaborates with local NGO to provide artificial limb to camel
Karachi, June 17 - Cammie, the camel whose leg was chopped off by a landlord of Mund Jamrao in Sindh’s Sanghar district, has not only been rescued from its owner but also is going to get an artificial limb through the collaboration of
China activates Level-IV emergency response to potential flooding
Beijing, June 16 - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level-IV emergency response to possible flooding in Zhejiang and Guizhou on Sunday as rainstorms are expected in these regions, the media reported.
349 prisoners pardoned in Afghanistan before Eid
Kabul, June 16 - The Afghan caretaker government's Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has pardoned 349 inmates before Eid al-Adha, according to a statement by the country's Supreme Court.
Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydro plant in Bhutan, to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani
New Delhi, June 16 - Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydro plant, along with collaborating on transformative infrastructure initiatives in the neighbouring country.
First-ever direct flight between India and Cambodia launched
Phnom Penh, June 16 - Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun and Indian Ambassador to the country Devyani Khobragade launched the first-ever direct flight between Phnom Penh and New Delhi on Sunday.
Torrential rains prompt evacuations in China
Beijing, June 16 - Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in east China's Fujian province, the provincial flood control office said on Sunday.
Negotiations underway on sale of surplus renewable energy to India: Lankan President
New Delhi, June 16 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Sunday that negotiations are currently underway regarding the sale of surplus renewable energy to India.