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
India recalls Kanishka flight bombing as Canadian Parliament ‘honors’ Khalistani terrorist Nijjar
Even as the Canadian Parliament ‘honored’ 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. The ‘India in Vancouver’, the official Twitter account
Trump promises Green Cards to foreign students on graduation
Washington, June 21 - Former US President Donald Trump has said if he is re-elected, his administration will pursue a programme to grant Green Cards to foreign students automatically upon graduation from American colleges and universities.
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
South Korea summons Russian envoy to protest new treaty with North Korea
Seoul, June 21 - South Korea summoned the top Russian envoy in Seoul on Friday to lodge a protest over a new treaty signed with North Korea that calls for immediate military assistance if either is attacked.
Laos to amend Constitution
Vientiane, June 21 - The National Committee for the Amendment of the Constitution is reviewing the content of the 2015 Constitution with a view to making revisions to suit Laos' changing circumstances.