Continue to back Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive democracy, India tells UN
Geneva, June 18 - Asserting that it remains steadfast in its support for Myanmar's transition towards an inclusive federal democracy, India on Tuesday reiterated that it supports the ASEAN-led efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to resolve the precarious humanity and security situation
Blinken lists China among ‘countries of concern’ aiding Russia, blames Hamas for no ceasefire
Washington, June 18 - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday contended that the new set of sanctions announced by Washington on Russia and entities in other countries were aimed at curbing the capability of Russia's defence industrial base.
IDF received warnings before October 7: Israeli public broadcaster
Tel Aviv, June 18 - Israeli military intelligence sounded clear warnings regarding a pending attack more than two weeks before Hamas launched its attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7 last year, according to Kan, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden’s California trip
Los Angeles, June 18 - A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint during US President Joe Biden's trip to Southern California over the weekend, local police said.
17 killed in Israeli action in Gaza Strip: Palestinian authorities
Tel Aviv, June 18 - At least 17 people were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian authorities reported on Tuesday.
‘Illegal, aggressive, reckless’: China slammed for provocative moves against Philippines in South China Sea
New Delhi, June 18 - The Australian government on Tuesday expressed its grave concern over the "dangerous and illegal actions" by China against Philippine vessels within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone on Monday.
Putin set to arrive in North Korea in rare trip amid deepening concerns about military cooperation
Seoul, June 18 - Russian President Vladimir Putin was set to make his first visit to North Korea in 24 years on Tuesday for talks with leader Kim Jong-un in a highly symbolic trip showing off their ever-tightening relations amid deepening concerns about
Putin praises North Korea’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Moscow, June 18 - Ahead of his visit to North Korea on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Pyongyang for its support in Moscow's fight against Ukraine.
Patient disruptions in South Korea rise amid doctors’ nationwide 1-day strike
Seoul, June 18 (IANS) Patients nationwide in South Korea experienced increased healthcare disruptions on Tuesday, having to return home without treatment or endure long waits, as neighbourhood clinics closed as part of a general strike by doctors protesting the medical school quota hike.
Former Thai prime minister to face defamation of monarch charge
Bangkok, June 18 - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been charged with defaming the monarch, the Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday, citing the attorney-general's official spokesman.
Russia’s Pacific Fleet starts military exercises
Vladivostok, June 18 - Russia's Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday.
New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to manage bird flu
Wellington, June 18 - New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to speed up response times to serious biosecurity and epidemic threats such as bird flu.
Four missing after rain triggered mountain torrents, landslides in China
Beijing, June 18 - Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang.
Jake Sullivan’s Delhi visit to deepen already strong US-India partnership: John Kirby
New Delhi, June 18 - White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby has said that US NSA Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi will further deepen the already strong US-India ties to create a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.
US railway ordered to pay $400 million to indigenous group for oil transport
Washington, June 18 - A Texas-based railway company must pay some $400 million to a Native American community after it transported crude oil through the group's reservation without authorization, a US judge in Seattle ordered on Monday.
Israel’s army defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah: IDF
Jerusalem, June 18 - Israel's military has said that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza's Rafah.
China, Australia ink MoU to restart strategic economic dialogue
Beijing, June 18 - The Chinese and Australian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to restart strategic economic dialogue with a focus on forward-looking economic issues.
Nikhil Gupta produced in US court, pleads not guilty in ‘murder plot’
New York, June 17 - Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of his involvement in an alleged plot to kill a Khalistani leader in the US, appeared in a federal court here on Monday and, through his lawyer, pleaded not guilty.
US sues Adobe for hiding fees, preventing consumers from cancelling subscriptions
San Francisco, June 17 - The US government on Monday sued software giant Adobe for allegedly hiding expensive fees and making it difficult to cancel a subscription.
Foreign experts to help investigate Malawi’s plane crash
Lilongwe, June 17 - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has said that his government has engaged foreign support to help investigate the plane crash that claimed the life of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials.