French security forces prepare for unrest during elections: Report
Paris, June 19 - France's army and police are preparing for possible unrest during the upcoming parliamentary elections, particularly in the event of a victory for the right-wing nationalist National Rally.
US envoy urges to de-escalate Lebanese-Israeli border tensions
Beirut, June 19 - US envoy Amos Hochstein has called for urgent de-escalation in cross-border fire exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel, the media reported.
New Zealand upgrades filtering system to stop digital child exploitation
Wellington, June 19 - The New Zealand government has made a significant upgrade to its digital child exploitation filtering system, which blocks access to websites known to host child sexual abuse material, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden said.
Extreme heat hits Iraq as temperature exceeds 50 degrees Celsius
Baghdad, June 19 - A heatwave is hitting Iraq as several provinces witnessed a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, the Iraqi Meteorological Organisation and Seismology said in a statement.
Hungary ‘ready to support’ Dutch PM Mark Rutte for NATO chief: PM Orban
Brussels, June 18 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that he is willing to endorse Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's bid to become the next secretary general of NATO.
Russia launches new corvette for Pacific Fleet
Moscow, June 18 - The Russian Navy launched a new Project 20385 corvette 'Provorny' for its Pacific Fleet on Tuesday.
Heat claims lives of tourists in Greece, Italy forecasts heatwave
Athens, June 18 - At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports, with a heatwave also set to hit Italy in the coming days.
Cooling system halts at wrecked Fukushima plant due to power panel glitch
Tokyo, June 18 - The cooling system for the spent fuel pool at a reactor of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was temporarily halted for about 10 hours on Tuesday, following a power panel malfunction, local media reported.
Hezbollah releases drone video claiming to have filmed Israeli port
Beirut, June 18 - The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement in Lebanon said on Tuesday that one of their drones had taken pictures of areas near the Israeli port city of Haifa.
41 Jordanians die during Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid soaring heat
Cairo, June 18 - At least 41 Jordanians have died due to heatstroke during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Jordan officials said on Tuesday, as temperatures soared in recent days.
UN High Commissioner warns of ‘full-scale’ Israel-Lebanon war
Geneva, June 18 - UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk has warned of another major conflict in the Middle East.
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.