International peace conference for Ukraine opens in Switzerland
Burgenstock, Switzerland, June 15 - An international conference opening in Switzerland on Saturday is set to discuss the first building blocks of a peace process in the Ukraine war.
Russia, Egypt to conduct joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean
Moscow, June 15 - Two warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet will participate in joint naval exercises with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday.
EU ‘in principle’ agrees on frameworks for Ukraine, Moldova accession talks
Brussels, June 15 - The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) has announced that EU ambassadors agreed "in principle" on the negotiating frameworks for the accession talks of Ukraine and Moldova.
Russia fires volley of missiles at Ukraine, including feared Kinzhal
Moscow/Kiev, June 15 - The Ukrainian Air Force has reported that Russia launched several attacks on Ukraine using various missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South Africa’s President
Cape Town, June 15 - Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), has been re-elected by the National Assembly as the President for the next five years.
India only South Asian country to attend Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit
New Delhi, June 15 - India is the only South Asian country that will attend a Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend at Switzerland's Buergenstock resort near the city of Lucerne, according to a list of participating states released by the organisers.
2 hostages killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah: Hamas
Gaza, June 15 - Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Friday that two Israeli hostages were killed in an Israeli bombing in Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with PMs of Italy, Japan on sidelines of G7 Summit
Apulia (Italy), June 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Italy and Japan after the conclusion of the G7 Summit's Outreach Session in Italy's Borgo Egnazia on Friday.
Will keep working together to further global good, says PM Modi after meeting US President Biden
Apulia (Italy), June 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with several world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, after the conclusion of the G7 Summit's Outreach Session in Italy's Borgo Egnazia on Friday.
Anti-government march rocks Pakistan-occupied Kashmir again
Islamabad, June 14 - The Public Action Committee (PAC), the organisation that forced the Pakistan government and the legislative government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) -- also known as 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir' (PoK) -- to its knees, forcing it to act on its
From human-centric AI to green era, PM Modi leaves key message for G7 leaders
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - From adopting a human-centric approach for artificial intelligence (AI) to creating a ‘green era', Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a collective effort from G7 countries to address some of the most pressing problems the world is facing
We’re striving for human-centric AI development: PM Modi
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is striving for a better future through human-centric artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Time to collectively build a ‘Green Era’, PM Modi tells G7 leaders
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Emphasising on collective efforts to create a 'Green Era’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India’s approach in the field of energy is based on four principles -- availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability.
Pope urges G7 leaders to regulate AI responsibly and ban AI weapons
Bari (Italy), June 14 - Pope Francis has called on the Group of Seven (G7) leaders to adopt a cautious approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and ban the use of lethal autonomous weapons at the G7 Summit in Italy on Friday.
It is our resolve to build developed India by 2047: PM Modi at G7 Summit
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is our resolve to build a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, adding that India is among the first few nations to formulate a national strategy on artificial intelligence (AI).
Niger’s highest court lifts immunity of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum
Niamey, June 14 - The highest court in Niger has ordered the lifting of the immunity of the country's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his lawyer said Friday, allowing the authorities to prosecute the former leader who was overthrown last year in a military
PM Modi lauds Pope Francis’ commitment to serve people, invites him to visit India
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Admiring his commitment to serve people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended an invitation to Pope Francis to visit India at an early date.
Afghanistan to build new dam in national capital
Kabul, June 14 - Afghan authorities plan to build a new dam in its national capital of Kabul, the media reported.
French President Macron lauds momentum in bilateral ties after meeting PM Modi
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the momentum in Indo-French cooperation in several fields following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia on Friday.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa set for re-election with coalition deal
Cape Town, June 14 - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a coalition agreement between his African National Congress (ANC) party and the former opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) shortly before the vote in Parliament on Friday.