Court rejects suit by S.Korea Prez Yoon’s mother-in-law in insurance benefit case
Seoul, June 27 - A court on Thursday rejected an administrative litigation filed by the mother-in-law of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to demand the state health insurance corporation scrap its bid to retrieve benefits paid to her.
South African president mourns soldiers killed in Congo
Johannesburg, June 27 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday expressed his profound sadness at the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to 20 others in Congo.
Iraq, NATO discuss cooperation after end of US-led coalition mission
Baghdad, June 27 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and the Commander of the NATO mission in Iraq discussed on Thursday cooperation between the two sides after the end of the US-led coalition mission in Iraq.
Will hardliner-reformist face-off in Iran’s Presidential poll draw disenchanted voters to poll booths?
New Delhi, June 27 - With Iran set to hold snap polls on Friday to elect the successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi, the contest, shaping up as a three-way race between two hardliners and a conservative, will head into a run-off, as
Tehran mayor withdraws from Iran’s presidential race
Tehran, June 27 - Iranian presidential candidate Alireza Zakani on Thursday pulled out of the country's presidential race, becoming the second nominee to announce his withdrawal ahead of the election scheduled for Friday.
Russia considers changes to its nuclear doctrine: Deputy FM
Moscow, June 27 - Changes may be made to the Russian nuclear doctrine in light of the Ukraine war, local media reported on Thursday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats
Seoul, June 27 - The US ambassador to South Korea stressed on Thursday the importance of international cooperation in building resilience against cybersecurity threats, including those posed by North Korea.
India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi
United Nations, June 28 - India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.
Australia’s 1st renewable energy zone secures planning approval
Sydney, June 27 - The state government of New South Wales (NSW) said on Thursday that the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has become the first of its kind in Australia to achieve planning approval.
ASEAN countries vow to strengthen cooperation to tackle transnational crime
Vientiane, June 27 - The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to toughen their stance against transnational crime, with closer cooperation being emphasised during the 24th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC).
Bangladesh PM sends tasty mango, hilsa fish, ‘rasgulla’ to Tripura CM
Agartala, June 27 - As part of a goodwill gesture, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, like in previous years, sent mango, hilsa fish, sweets to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday as a gift.
Will hardliner-reformist contest in Iran’s Presidential poll draw back alienated electorate?
New Delhi, June 27 - With Iran set to hold snap polls on Friday to elect the successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi, a three-way race -- heading into a run-off -- is likely, as per various surveys, though they differ on the
2 killed in Israeli missile attack in Syria
Damascus, June 27 - Two people were killed and one military personnel wounded as a result of a new Israeli missile attack that hit several military sites in southern Syria, the Syrian Defence Ministry said.
1 dead, 3 injured in stabbing, shooting in Washington state
San Francisco, June 27 - One was killed and three others were injured inside a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Federal Way in the US state of Washington, according to State Patrol.
S.Korea again dismisses Japan’s protest over maritime survey near Dokdo
Seoul, June 27 - South Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday dismissed Japan's renewed protest over South Korea's routine maritime survey near the East Sea islets of Dokdo.
S.Korea, US, Japan hold 1st trilateral ‘Freedom Edge’ exercise
Seoul, June 27 - South Korea, the US and Japan began their first trilateral multi-domain exercise on Thursday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, amid efforts to deepen security cooperation against threats from North Korea, recently emboldened by its deepening ties with
Iran’s presidential contest between hardliners and reformists may galvanise apathetic voters
New Delhi, June 27 - With Iran set to hold snap polls on Friday to elect the successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi, a three-way race -- heading into a run-off -- is likely, as per various surveys, though they differ on the
SpaceX bags $843 million NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030
New Delhi, June 27 - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has won a $843 million NASA contract to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.
North Korea says successfully conducted multiple warhead missile capability test
Seoul, June 27 - North Korea has successfully conducted a missile test aimed at securing multiple warhead capability, state media reported on Thursday, contradicting South Korea's assessment that the test is believed to have ended in failure.
Philippine troops kill 7 suspected rebels in clash
Manila, June 27 - Seven suspected rebels have been killed in a clash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Philippine military said on Thursday.