ADB approves $250 million loan to Pakistan for sustainable investment
Islamabad, June 22 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement for a 250 million US dollar policy-based loan to assist Pakistan's sustainable investments in infrastructure and services through public-private partnerships.
Bird flu outbreak at US dairy farms cause public health concerns
Los Angeles, June 22 - The ongoing bird flu outbreak at US dairy farms has heightened concerns among public health experts as more dairy herds have tested positive for the virus in recent months.
Sheikh Hasina receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan
New Delhi, June 22 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday.
Africa plagued by old and new spectres of Islamist terror spanning the continent
New Delhi, June 22 - From the arid and trackless expanses of the sub-Saharan Sahel countries to the steamy rainforests of Congo and Uganda to the sprawling bushland of Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, Africa is facing a major threat of Islamist terrorism
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