Israeli army confirms killing of senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Gaza, June 21 - The Israeli army has confirmed the killing of a Hamas commander in an airstrike in the town of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip.
Lebanon affirms strong ties with Cyprus
Beirut, June 21 - The Lebanese-Cypriot ties are strong, said the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, a day after Hezbollah Leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah threatened to wage a war against Cyprus.
Poliovirus detected in sewage samples of 7 infected districts of Pakistan
Islamabad, June 21 - Wild poliovirus type 1 has been detected in sewage samples of seven already infected districts of Pakistan, the Pakistani Health Ministry said.
Oil tank in Russia catches fire in drone attack
Moscow, June 21 - An oil tank at an oil facility in Russia's Tambov region caught fire following a presumed drone attack, said Tambov Region Governor Maksim Yegorov.
Energy facilities in 4 Ukrainian regions damaged in drone, missile attacks
Kiev, June 21 - Energy facilities in four Ukrainian regions were damaged during overnight drone and missile attacks by Russia, Ukraine's state-run energy company Ukrenergo said.
In rare move, US diverts missiles ordered by other countries to Ukraine
Yashwant Raj Washington, June 20 - The US on Thursday announced, that in an "extraordinary" step, it was reprioritising "hundreds" of air defence missiles ordered by other countries and sending them instead to Ukraine for its defence from Russia.
Over 3300-year-old cargo ship uncovered off Israel’s coast
Jerusalem, June 20 - An over 3,300-year-old ship's cargo of hundreds of intact Canaanite storage amphorae was revealed at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, 90 km off Israel's coast, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the London-based gas and oil company Energean
German minister says deal soon for deporting Afghans, Syrians
Potsdam (Germany), June 20 - German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has expressed confidence that the country will soon find ways to deport immigrants convicted of serious crimes or deemed Islamist threats to Afghanistan and Syria.
Egyptian consular teams search for missing Haj pilgrims in Saudi hospitals
Cairo, June 20 - The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it has deployed consular teams in Mecca and the holy sites to find missing Egyptians, amid reports that hundreds have died due to intense heat during the Haj pilgrimage.
Israeli army says they killed a Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon
Beirut/Tel Aviv, June 20 - The Israeli army said on Thursday that they killed another pro-Iranian Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.
Romania clears way for Dutch PM Rutte to become NATO chief
Bucharest, June 20 - Romania is endorsing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO Secretary General, clearing the final hurdle on Rutte's path to the top job, according to a press release published by the office of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on
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.