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.
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.