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.
EU ministers approve contested Nature Restoration law
Luxembourg, June 17 - European Union Environment Ministers on Monday approved a much-fought-over conservation law intended to restore habitats to their natural condition, in a vote that was live-streamed publicly.
Heavy rain, floods cause severe damage in China
Beijing, June 17 - Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused severe damage in southern China, causing landslides and making roads impassable.
US reporter’s closed-door Russian trial set for June 26
Moscow, June 17 - The closed-door trial against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia for alleged espionage will begin on June 26, a regional court in the city of Yekaterinburg in Ural federal district said on Monday.
China accuses Philippines of ramming coastguard vessel in South China Sea
Beijing, June 17 - China on Monday accused a Philippines naval vessel of deliberately infringing its territorial waters in the South China Sea and ramming a Chinese coastguard vessel.
Five terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Islamabad, June 17 - Five terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said.
EU leaders to haggle over bloc’s top jobs at Brussels summit
Brussels, June 17 - EU leaders are due to meet on Monday for a special summit to discuss who will fill the 27-nation bloc's top posts in Brussels.
Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in California
Los Angeles, June 17 - A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres (about 49.4 square km) overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area, authorities said on Sunday.
Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance bilateral trade
Tehran, June 17 - Iranian Interim President Mohammad Mokhber and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the two countries' commitment to further improving ties, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president's office.
More nuclear warheads being kept operational, says watchdog
Copenhagen, June 17 - Nuclear weapons states are strengthening their nuclear arsenals in the face of numerous conflicts worldwide, a leading Swedish think tank on conflict and defence said on Monday.