‘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.
Former Thai prime minister to face defamation of monarch charge
Bangkok, June 18 - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been charged with defaming the monarch, the Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday, citing the attorney-general's official spokesman.
Russia’s Pacific Fleet starts military exercises
Vladivostok, June 18 - Russia's Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday.
New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to manage bird flu
Wellington, June 18 - New Zealand researchers use new algorithms to speed up response times to serious biosecurity and epidemic threats such as bird flu.
Four missing after rain triggered mountain torrents, landslides in China
Beijing, June 18 - Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang.
Jake Sullivan’s Delhi visit to deepen already strong US-India partnership: John Kirby
New Delhi, June 18 - White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby has said that US NSA Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi will further deepen the already strong US-India ties to create a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.
US railway ordered to pay $400 million to indigenous group for oil transport
Washington, June 18 - A Texas-based railway company must pay some $400 million to a Native American community after it transported crude oil through the group's reservation without authorization, a US judge in Seattle ordered on Monday.
Israel’s army defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah: IDF
Jerusalem, June 18 - Israel's military has said that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza's Rafah.
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.