India’s rising economic clout makes it key constituent of G7 meet
New Delhi, June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is presently in Italy on his first foreign visit after being re-elected as the PM for the third time in a row to attend the 50th Summit of the G7 countries -- Italy, Canada,
Italy prevents mention of abortion rights in G7 declaration
Bari (Italy), June 14 - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as host of the G7 summit, has prevented the group of industrialised democracies from reaffirming a clear commitment to the right to abortion in their final declaration, DPA has learned from diplomatic sources.
North Korea discontent over UNSC’s meeting on Pyongyang’s human rights situation
Seoul, June 14 - North Korea on Friday expressed strong discontent regarding the UN Security Council's (UNSC) meeting on Pyongyang's human rights situation held earlier this week.
Afghanistan seeks to establish political, economic ties with all countries: Caretaker govt
Kabul, June 14 - The Afghan caretaker government's Supreme Leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, on Friday said that Afghanistan seeks to establish political and economic relations with all countries across the world.
Iran fulfils threat to expand uranium enrichment
Vienna, June 14 - Following last week's resolution against Iran by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Tehran is now pressing ahead with the threatened expansion of its uranium facilities, the UN nuclear watchdog said.
‘Save yourself’: Anti-Trump art action at US consulate on birthday
Hamburg, June 14 - Fifty round life buoys normally used to help someone from drowning have been hung on a bridge in front of the US consulate in Hamburg along with banners reading: "America, save yourself. Don't vote for Trump."
WFP warns of hunger crisis ahead of Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 14 - The Afghanistan office of the World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned of a hunger crisis ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha in Afghanistan.
Moscow reports major Ukrainian drone attack on border regions
Moscow, June 14 - Ukraine carried out a major attack consisting of more than 80 drones on Russian border regions in the early hours of Friday, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported.
One killed, several wounded in Israeli strike in Lebanon
Beirut, June 14 - At least one person was killed and more than seven others wounded in an Israeli airstrike overnight that hit a house in southern Lebanon, security sources and state media reported on Friday.
Haj begins as Saudi Arabia expects 2 million pilgrims
Riyadh, June 14 - Muslims from around the world started the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with authorities expecting 2 million people to gather this year amid sweltering heat.
Batting for peace through dialogue and diplomacy, PM Modi holds ‘productive meeting’ with Zelensky
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he held a "very productive" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia as New Delhi continues to encourage peaceful resolution
Talks with Ukraine if it withdraws troops from Donbas, other conflict areas: Putin
Moscow, June 14 - Days ahead of the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that his country was ready for talks with Ukraine, provided it completely withdraws its troops from the Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Committed to strengthening India-UK strategic partnership in third term, says PM Modi after meeting Sunak
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated his commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK during the third term of the NDA government as he held a bilateral meeting with British PM
PM Modi holds talks with French President Macron as India-France ties get stronger
Apulia (Italy), June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged views on key global and regional issues besides discussing ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries during their meeting on the sidelines of the 50th
India among most important nations in the world: Ex-Italian Sherpa for G8 & G20
New Delhi, June 14 - India is prominent and among the most important countries in the world, as well as a huge democracy, said former Italian Sherpa for G8 and G20 and Ambassador Giampiero Massolo, who is attending the Group of Seven (G7)
Papua New Guinea thanks India as humanitarian aid reaches Port Moresby
Port Moresby, June 14 - Emphasising that "a friend in need is a friend indeed", Papua New Guinea expressed deep gratitude towards India as the 19-tonne relief assistance dispatched by New Delhi touched down at the Jackson International Airport on Friday.
Four killed in Nepal landslide
Kathmandu, June 14 - Four members of a family were killed in a landslide in Taplejung district in northeastern Nepal, a local official said on Friday.
Russia expresses concern over Argentina’s involvement in Ukraine crisis
Moscow, June 14 - Russia has expressed deep disappointment and concern over Argentina's recent actions related to military assistance to Ukraine, Russian media cited Dmitry Feoktistov, the Russian ambassador to Argentina, as saying on Friday.
Japan to begin deep-sea search for crashed MSDF helicopters in July
Tokyo, June 14 - The Japanese government on Friday said that a deep-sea search will begin next month for the two Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) helicopters that crashed into the Pacific in April.
Ukraine comes under massive Russian air attacks
Kyiv, June 14 - An air-raid alert was issued throughout Ukraine early Friday as the country was hit by a series of air attacks by Russian forces, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement.