Record-breaking heat wave hits Russia’s Siberia
Moscow, June 25 - Russia's western Siberia is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures in several regions shattering records over the past 50 years or so, local weather authorities said on Tuesday.
Australian PM welcomes news of WikiLeaks founder’s release
Canberra, June 25 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the news that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to be released by US authorities.
South Korean President visits aircraft carrier ahead of trilateral drills US, Japan
Seoul, June 25 - President Yoon Suk Yeol boarded a visiting US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on Tuesday ahead of joint drills between South Korea, the United States and Japan aimed at enhancing their responses against rising threats from North Korea.
Russia hopes South Korea ‘calmly’ accepts treaty with North Korea
Seoul, June 25 - Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister on Tuesday expressed hope that South Korea would "calmly" accept Moscow's new partnership treaty with North Korea, a news report said, amid condemnation over deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
WikiLeaks founder Assange walks out of court as a ‘free man’
Washington, June 26 - A US federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, on Wednesday ordered that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who pleaded guilty to a single felony count of violating the Espionage Act, should be released immediately.
India asks its citizens in Kenya to restrict ‘non-essential’ movement
New Delhi, June 26 - India has advised its citizens in Kenya to exercise utmost caution and restrict non-essential movement amid violent protests in the East African nation against the government's proposed tax hikes.
Pakistan does not believe in perpetual hostility with India, says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
Islamabad, June 25 - Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called on the Modi 3.0 regime to work towards a sober reflection on the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-powered neighbours.
US moots one-stop screening with India at aviation summit
Washington, June 25 - A top US aviation security official on Tuesday called for a one-stop security screening arrangement with India to reduce duplication of efforts at both ends for passengers as part of a broader cooperation between the two countries in civil
South Korea, US stage joint logistics drills
Seoul, June 25 - South Korea and the US kicked off joint drills aimed at strengthening their combined logistics capabilities earlier this week, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
Australian govt welcomes UNESCO Great Barrier Reef report
Canberra, June 25 - The Australian government has welcomed UNESCO's recommendation that the Great Barrier Reef remain off the World Heritage in-danger list.
India-US ties achieve ‘escape velocity’, says top US official
Washington, June 24 - A top US official said on Monday that progress in the bilateral relationship with India has finally achieved "escape velocity", using a term from space exploration to describe the velocity required by a body to soar without the pull
Apple becomes first company to be charged with violating EU’s DMA rules
London, June 24 - European Union (EU) regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), adding that the App Store's “steering” policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition
World Bank approves $150 mn to improve primary healthcare in Sri Lanka
Colombo, June 25 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilisation of its primary healthcare services, according to a statement. The World Bank on Monday said the project
Guterres urges fight against tyranny of algorithm-driven digital media promoting disinformation
United Nations, June 25 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a global fight against the tyranny of algorithm-driven online media supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI) that promotes disinformation and puts "lives at stake".
Biden designates Kenya as a major non-NATO ally of US
Washington, June 25 - US President Joe Biden has designated Kenya as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA) of his country.
Russia summons US Ambassador over deadly Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol
Moscow, June 24 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy and delivered a formal protest, or demarche, regarding Sunday's deadly Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol, according to a statement released on Monday.
US still has interventionist mindset: Mexican President
Mexico City, June 25 - A "very interventionist" attitude still prevails in the United States although the world has entered a "new era," Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said.
Wikileaks founder freed from UK prison after deal with US authorities
London, June 25 -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has left the UK reportedly after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges.
Netanyahu says Israel ‘committed’ to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Jerusalem, June 25 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is "committed" to the deal proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden for a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release of hostages.
Bangladesh PM Hasina calls on President Murmu before wrapping up India visit
New Delhi, Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before wrapping up her State visit to India on Saturday evening.