UN Security Council to debate on N.Korea’s cyber threats
Seoul, June 17 - South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will preside over a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on North Korea's growing cyber threats in New York later this week, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Senior military official, 5 soldiers injured in Houthi attack
Aden (Yemen), June 17 - A senior military official and five soldiers from the Yemeni government forces were injured on Monday in a Houthi attack in the southwestern province of Taiz, a security official told the media.
New Zealand govt allows ‘granny flats’ to reduce housing costs
Wellington, June 17 - The New Zealand government has been working to make it easier to build 'granny flats' to reduce the high housing costs, opening the door to new ways of living by unlocking the space in the backyards of family members.
Israeli arms exports hit record in 2023
Tel Aviv, June 17 - Israel's defence exports reached a new record high last year, according to official figures.
US calls deepening North Korea-Russia ties trend of ‘great concern’ ahead of Putin’s Pyongyang visit
Washington, June 17 - A US State Department spokesperson on Monday described deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia as a trend of "great concern" after North Korea said Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Pyongyang this week.
5 killed, 15 missing after torrential rains in China’s Guangdong
Beijing, June 17 - Five people were killed and 15 went missing due to mountain torrents and landslides triggered by torrential rains in south China's Guangdong province, according to local authorities on Monday.
Philippines accuses China of ‘reckless behaviour’ in South China Sea
Manila, June 17 - Slamming China for its "reckless behaviour" in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines on Monday said that its armed forces will go all out to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Did the Ukrainian Peace Conference achieve what Zelensky or its organisers desired?
New Delhi, June 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extolled the outcome of the peace conference in Switzerland - held without the presence of Russia, which was not invited - contending that all the participants at the summit, representing "the majority of the
Kremlin says summit on Ukraine shows almost ‘zero’ effectiveness
Moscow, June 17 - The Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland over the weekend has proved to be largely ineffective, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Russia says Ukraine peace summit achieved ‘zero’ results
Berlin, June 17 - The Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland over the weekend achieved nothing, Russian President Vladimir Putin's official spokesman said in Moscow on Monday.
Russian President Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam
Moscow, June 17 - Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a two-day visit to Pyongyang starting Tuesday, his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
S.Korea to preside over UNSC debate on North Korean cyber threats
Seoul, June 17 - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will preside over a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on North Korea's growing cyber threats in New York later this week, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
PM Modi congratulates South African President Ramaphosa on re-election
New Delhi, June 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as the President of South Africa.
Afghan supreme leader calls for unity among citizens
Kabul, June 17 - The Supreme Leader of the Afghan caretaker government, Hibatullah Akhundzada, on Monday, called upon Afghans to stay united and support his administration, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Vietnamese banks no longer crowded with gold buyers after online registration opens
Hanoi, June 17 - Long queues of gold buyers were no longer seen in front of Vietnamese bank offices after four state-owned commercial banks started online gold purchasing registration, local media reported on Monday.
Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet after resignations
Tel Aviv, June 17 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Prime Minister confirmed.
4 killed, 2 missing after torrential rains in China
Beijing, June 17 - Four people were killed, and two others are missing after landslides caused by torrential rains swept through Wuping County, east China's Fujian province, according to local authorities on Monday.
S.Korea, China to hold ‘2+2’ diplomatic security talks on Tuesday
Seoul, June 17 - South Korea and China will hold "two plus two" talks of their senior foreign and defence officials this week, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, a gathering expected to coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin's likely visit to North
Afghans celebrate Eid al-Adha amid tight security
Kabul, June 17 - The people of Afghanistan celebrated Eid al-Adha on Monday amid tight security and offered their Eid prayers in a peaceful environment as no security incident has been reported so far.
Attack that killed 8 IDF soldiers caused by anti-tank missile: Israeli media
Tel Aviv, June 17 - The Israeli army assumes that an anti-tank missile was used in an attack on an Israeli armoured vehicle in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, which killed eight soldiers, Israeli media reported on Monday.