From Lumbini to Pokhara, India spreads message of yoga in Nepal ahead of IDY-2024
Kathmandu, June 19 - More than 900 yoga enthusiasts attended a large-scale event organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal at Lumbini -- the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- on Thursday.
Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine
Hanoi, June 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a "big mistake" if it supplies arms to Ukraine.
Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US
Washington, June 21 - The US reiterated on Thursday that it continues to consider India a "close partner" and looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in its third term
Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin
Hanoi, June 20 - In a clear warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday indicated his nation could supply long-range precision weapons to North Kora and other countries, on the same pattern that the US and other countries are arming
Attorneys reach deal that could allow some Dali crew members to fly home after months stuck onboard, court filings say
After 12 weeks stuck aboard a cargo ship that lost power and crushed a famed Baltimore bridge, some of the vessel’s 21 crew members could soon return to their families halfway around the world
Greece aims at tenfold increase in electric taxis in Athens by 2026
Athens, June 20 - Greece aims to increase the number of electric taxis circulating in the Athens wider area tenfold by 2026, as part of efforts for a shift to climate-friendly electromobility, officials said.
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan
Manila, June 20 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 40 million US dollars to help Bhutan further strengthen its public financial management and green growth.
Russian air defence intercepts 15 Ukrainian drones
Moscow, June 20 - The Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight during a series of attacks that caused damage and resulted in one fatality, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Thursday.
Cyprus rejects Hezbollah’s threats as not based on ‘reality’
Athens, June 20 - Cyprus on Thursday rejected threats made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who warned the EU island nation against cooperating with the Israeli military in a fiery speech the day before.
3 IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq
Baghdad, June 20 - Three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Thursday in airstrikes in the northern province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said.
Sri Lankan President inaugurates India-funded projects during EAM Jaishankar’s Colombo visit
Colombo, June 20 - Marking strong neighbourhood ties between South Asia's historical allies India and Sri Lanka, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday jointly inaugurated the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Rescue work continues as China grapples with flooding from heavy rainfall
Beijing, June 20 - Rescue work is continuing in China's flooded areas on Thursday after days of heavy rainfall.
EU countries agree to new Russian sanctions package
Brussels, June 20 - EU member states have agreed to a new package of sanctions on Russia, aimed largely at cracking down on loopholes that circumvent existing measures, the Belgian EU presidency announced on Thursday.
Wildfires rage across California, engulf acres of forest
San Francisco, June 20 -The fast-growing Sites wildfire in Northern California remained just 5 per cent contained, officials said.
Putin lauds ties with Hanoi on state visit to Vietnam
Hanoi, June 20 - Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of expanding his country's strategic partnership with Vietnam, state media reported, at talks with Vietnamese President To Lam on the first day of his state visit to the Southeast Asian country.
India has no right to question references made on J&K in Pak-China joint statement: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad, June 20 - Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that New Delhi holds "no authority or ground" to raise questions on references made on Jammu and Kashmir in the Pakistan-China Joint statement issued in Beijing after talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz
S. Korea voices regret over Moscow-Pyongyang military cooperation
Seoul, June 20 - South Korea on Thursday voiced regret over a new agreement signed between Russia and North Korea committing the two countries to military technology cooperation "in violation of UN Security Council resolutions".
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure targeted in Russian attack: Ukrenergo
Kiev, June 20 - Several Ukrainian energy facilities have been hit in a severe Russian aerial attack, Ukraine's national energy provider Ukrenergo said on Thursday, while Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted fuel depots in Russia overnight.
US: One dead as wildfires rage in New Mexico
San Francisco, June 20 - One person was killed in the South Fork and Salt fires in the US state of New Mexico as the blazes remained active and uncontained, officials said.
S. Korea seizes cargo ship on suspicion of violating UN sanctions on N. Korea
Busan, June 20 - South Korea seized a 5,000-ton cargo ship on Thursday on suspicion of violating UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea, sources said.