US sanctions leaders of Russian antivirus software provider Kaspersky
Washington, June 22 - The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a dozen senior executives of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, one day after the Commerce Department banned the sale of its antivirus software in the US.
20 Moroccan pilgrims die during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Rabat, June 22 - Moroccan authorities have said that 20 pilgrims from Morocco have died during this year's Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia.
Peacekeepers in South Sudan sent to protect civilians from more communal violence: UN
United Nations, June 22 - UN peacekeepers in South Sudan have intensified patrols in Tonj East to protect civilians and restore community confidence after inter-communal clashes, a UN spokesman said.
Israel reports 19 West Nile fever cases since May
Jerusalem, June 22 - The Israeli Health Ministry has reported 19 cases of West Nile fever diagnosed since the beginning of May, with several of them detected in the last two days.
S.Korea, US, Japan agree on close cooperation through ‘timely’ dialogue after Kim-Putin summit: Seoul minister
Washington/New York, June 22 - South Korea, the US and Japan have agreed on close security cooperation through "timely" consultation after Russia and North Korea signed a new security treaty during a summit in Pyongyang this week, Seoul's top diplomat said.
UN chief voices ‘profound concern’ over escalating violence between Israel, Hezbollah
United Nations, June 22 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced "profound concern" over escalating violence and "bellicose rhetoric" between Israel and Hezbollah militants across the frontier with Lebanon.
Blinken condemns Russia-N.Korea military cooperation, reaffirms ‘ironclad’ alliance in call with S.Korea FM
Washington, June 22 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and reaffirmed the "vital" importance of the Seoul-Washington alliance during phone talks with his South Korean counterpart, his spokesperson said.
Ukraine to start membership talks with EU next week: PM
Kiev, June 22 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that his country will start membership talks with the EU next week.
Sri Lankan president to promote eco-tourism, wetland conservation
Colombo, June 22 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasised Sri Lanka's commitment to advance eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands, according to the President's Media Division.
Death toll in forest fire in Turkey mounts to 11
Ankara, June 22 - The death toll from wildfires that ravaged southeastern Turkey has climbed to 11, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on his social media account.
Russia to further develop nuclear weapons: Putin
Moscow, June 22 - Russia has plans to further develop its nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Russia open to dialogue with US amid global security concerns: Kremlin
Moscow, June 22 - Russia is ready for comprehensive dialogue with the US, particularly due to the rise of global security concerns, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Rainy season starts in most parts of Japan
okyo, June 22 - The rainy season has started across a large area of Japan, the weather agency said.
Palestine welcomes Armenia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood
Ramallah, June 22 - The Palestinian presidency has welcomed Armenia's recognition of the State of Palestine, considering the decision an important step towards achieving peace and stability in the region, according to media reports.
38 dead, 2 missing after heavy rains in China county
Beijing, June 22 - Rainfall-triggered disasters have left 38 people dead and two others missing in Pingyuan County in south China's Guangdong province as of 3 p.m. Friday, local authorities said.
No request so far on providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, says MEA
New Delhi, June 21 - India on Friday said that it has so far not received any request for providing Consular access to Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national accused by the US authorities of having involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani
Over 5000 attend mega International Day of Yoga celebrations in Nepal
New Delhi, June 21 - In a testament to the deep-rooted cultural ties between India and Nepal, over 5000 Yoga practitioners participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations organised across 10 cities and municipalities by the Indian Embassy in Nepal
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Beijing/Washington, June 22 - China has said that it has banned several business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own
‘Yoga symbolises UN’s strivings for world unity’
United Nations, June 22 - Yoga symbolises the strivings of the world organisation for global unity, according to its leaders celebrating the International Day recognising the ancient discipline.
Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on ‘no fly’ list, froze his bank account
New Delhi, June 21 - In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen struggling for answers when asked about the Canadian Parliament paying tribute to slain Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even