Xi stresses PLA’s political loyalty at crucial meeting held in old revolutionary base
Yanaan (China), June 19 - Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the armed forces' political loyalty at a crucial meeting on the political work in the military held in Yan'an, an old revolutionary base in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
US reels under sweltering heat wave
Washington, June 19 - White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre paused her daily briefing on Tuesday to check on a reporter who passed out because of severe heat conditions sweeping through Washington and other states in the US.
Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington
New Delhi, June 20 - The Indian Embassy in the US has organised a Yo
World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite
United Nations, June 20 - Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.
Israel’s military spokesman says Hamas ‘cannot be eliminated’
Jerusalem, June 20 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas "cannot be eliminated" and suggested that only a swap deal could secure the release of all hostages still held in Gaza.
Mizoram agrees to record biometric details of 34,000 Myanmar refugees, awaits MHA directions
Aizawl/Imphal, June 19 - The Mizoram government has agreed to record biometric details of around 34,000 Myanmar refugees sheltered in the northeastern state for over three years, but is waiting for the necessary instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), officials said
Kim vows ‘full support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine, strengthening strategic ties
Seoul, June 19 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday expressed "full support" for Russia's war in Ukraine and pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow as he held summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang amid deepening concerns about
Israeli drone strike kills military officer in Syria
Damascus, June 19 - The Israeli military killed a Syrian officer in a drone strike in southern Syria on Wednesday morning, the Syrian Ministry of Defence said.
Second Australian state reports confirmed case of bird flu
Sydney, June 19 - Testing results confirmed on Wednesday that the highly contagious bird flu, also known as avian influenza, was detected at a poultry farm in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).
Landslides claims nine lives at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 19 - At least nine persons were killed at Rohingya camps in rain-triggered landslides which also damaged many dwellings in southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday, a senior official said.
EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka as India amplifies ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
New Delhi, June 19 - In what would be his first bilateral visit after the formation of the BJP-led NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will travel to Colombo on Thursday, reaffirming New
German Prosecutor General warns of rising Islamist terrorism threat
Berlin, June 19 - German Federal Prosecutor General Jens Rommel has identified Islamist terrorism as one of the primary security concerns facing Germany.
Death toll rises to 13 as heavy rains, floods hit China
Beijing, June 19 - At least 13 people died in heavy rains, floods and landslides in southern China, while scores more were missing, state television reported.
Merchant vessel sinks in Red Sea after attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Aden, Yemen, June 19 - A merchant vessel struck by the Yemeni Houthi group days ago has sunk in the Red Sea, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a facility of the British Navy for handling international shipping emergencies, reported.
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Azov oil depot in Russia
Moscow, June 19 - A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at an oil depot in Azov in the Rostov region of Russia, regional emergency services were quoted by local media as saying on Wednesday.
India reminds world of Kanishka bombing as Canada ‘honours’ terrorist
New Delhi, June 19 - Even as the Canadian Parliament 'honoured' a Khalistani terrorist, the Indian Consulate in Vancouver reminded the world of the bombing of Air India flight 182 (Kanishka) in which 329 people, including 86 children, were killed.
Canada Parliament ‘honours’ slain Khalistani terrorist Nijjar with moment of silence
New Delhi, June 19 - The Canadian Parliament has marked the first anniversary of the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar by holding a moment of silence in the House of Commons.
Regulator launches probe into major doctors’ group over walkout
Seoul, June 19 - The antitrust regulator on Wednesday launched an on-site inspection into a major lobby group of doctors for allegedly forcing its members to join a walkout against the government's medical reform plan, officials said.
NATO chief eyes Indo-Pacific cooperation as Putin visits North Korea
Washington, June 19 - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between the Western military alliance and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, amid a visit to North Korea by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US: Putin’s visit to North Korea a ’cause for concern’
Washington, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea is "cause for great concern", the US government said.