Australian woman charged after threatening police with knife
Sydney, June 21 - Australian police revealed on Friday that a woman was charged after wielding a knife and was injured during a police shooting in Victoria.
28 registered Egyptian pilgrims confirmed dead during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Cairo, June 21 - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that 28 deaths were confirmed among the 50,752 officially registered Egyptian pilgrims during Haj in Saudi Arabia's Mecca.
Patients to stage rally over prolonged doctors’ walkout in S. Korea
Seoul, June 21 - Suffering from the prolonged walkout by junior doctors and the subsequent disruptions to the healthcare system in South Korea, patients will hold a rally on an unprecedented scale next month, officials said on Friday.
5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
Jakarta, June 21 - A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia's eastern Highland Papua province on Friday morning without generating large waves, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga
New Delhi, June 21 - The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, which witnessed enthusiastic participation in events organised by the Indian missions.
Yogis create island of stillness at New York’s frenetic Times Square
New York, June 21 - Thousands of yogis created an island of stillness in the frenetic whirl of ‘Crossroads of the World’.
US bans Russian company Kaspersky’s software over security concerns
Washington, June 21 - The US will ban the sale of antivirus software made by Moscow-based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
Ukraine plans solar expansion to stabilise energy security
Kiev, June 21 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to expand the country's construction of solar systems to stabilise the energy grid, which has been significantly impacted by Russian attacks.
Thousands of Israelis turn out in renewed rally against govt
Jerusalem, June 21 - Thousands of Israelis turned out for fresh protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in a renewed show of anger at the failure to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza and bring about the return of hostages.
WHO warns counterfeit diabetes drugs in circulation worldwide
Geneva, June 21 - Counterfeit diabetes drugs have been in circulation since 2022, a problem affecting all regions of the world, the WHO warned in a statement.
Washington prioritises Ukraine, postpones military supplies to others
Washington, June 21 - The US government plans to postpone the delivery of some military equipment to other countries to prioritise strengthening Ukraine's air defences.
White House: Netanyahu criticism is ‘perplexing’ and ‘disappointing’
Washington, June 21 -* The US government has expressed its anger at statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he asserted that Washington is withholding arms deliveries to Israel.
Iran condemns Canada’s blacklisting of IRGC
Tehran, June 21 - Iranian Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has condemned the Canadian government's "provocative and irresponsible" decision to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist entity".
Canada unveils national school food policy
Ottawa, June 21 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled the federal government's policy to deliver the National School Food Program across the country.
Ukraine, EU extend freight transport deal for another year
Kiev, June 21 - Ukraine and the EU have amended and extended their agreement on freight transport liberalisation, which was due to expire on June 30, for another year, the Ukrainian government press service reported.
Death toll from heavy rainfall rises to 9 in China
Beijing, June 21 - Torrential rains have killed nine people in two places in south China's Guangdong province, local authorities said.
UN chief calls for global efforts to protect refugees
United Nations, June 21 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global efforts to protect the 43.4 million refugees across the globe in a video message on World Refugee Day.
Malawian president appoints Michael Usi as new Vice President
Lilongwe, June 21 - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Michael Usi as the country's Vice President, replacing Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10.
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli army in West Bank
Ramallah, June 21 - A Palestinian teenager was killed by the Israeli army in the West Bank city of Qalqilya, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Thailand pushes forward to join BRICS
Bangkok, June 21 - Thailand is pushing forward with its plan to become a member of the BRICS group of emerging economies as early as October at the bloc's next summit in Russia, a Thai Foreign Ministry official said.