4.8 magnitude quake jolts South Korea; 15 aftershocks reported
Seoul, June 12 - A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the southwestern county of Buan in South Korea on Wednesday, the weather agency said.
Vladmir Putin revamps govt body supervising Russia’s defence industry
Moscow, June 12 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree to update the composition of the Military-Industrial Commission and its board by appointing new members including Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.
Denmark PM after attack: ‘I am not quite myself’
Copenhagen, June 12 - In her first interview since a man attacked her last week, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that she is still in the process of fully recovering.
US to provide another Patriot system to Ukraine: Report
Washington, June 12 - US President Joe Biden is planning to make another Patriot air defence system available to Ukraine to fend off Russian aerial attacks, the media reported, citing unnamed US government sources.
Mexican president says judicial reform bill could be approved in September
Mexico City, June 12 - Mexico's legislature could approve a bill to reform the judicial system in September, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said, downplaying market "jitters" over the controversial initiative that sparked a depreciation in the Mexican peso.
6 Palestinians killed by Israeli army in West Bank
Ramallah, June 12 - Six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army in the village of Kafr Dan, northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Blinken ‘hopeful’ on Gaza ceasefire after Hamas signals acceptance
Jerusalem, June 12 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas' welcoming of a United Nations resolution that backs a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict was a "hopeful sign".
Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Doha/Cairo, June 12 - Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.
UN chief condoles death of Malawi’s Vice President in plane crash
United Nations, June 12 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the plane crash that killed Malawi's Vice President and nine other people, said his Deputy Spokesman.
US-British coalition conducts 3 airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port city
Sanaa, June 12 - The US and British coalition conducted three airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
Israeli official says Hamas rejected US-drafted ceasefire deal proposal
Jerusalem, June 12 - An Israeli official has said that Israel had received Hamas's response to the US-drafted proposal for a ceasefire-hostage release deal and the movement had rejected it, the media reported.
Canada’s border workers reach tentaive deal to avoid strike
Ottawa, June 12 - The Canadian government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said that they have reached a tentative agreement to avoid potential job action at the country's borders.
Wildfires prompt Cyprus President to cut short Jordan visit
Nicosia, June 12 - Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides cut short his visit to Jordan, where he was to attend an international conference on Gaza, as uncontrolled wildfires rage in the western Paphos district.
Conference on humanitarian response for Gaza held in Jordan
Amman, June 12 - The UN chief, leaders of regional states, and top US diplomat gathered in Jordan, stressing the need to accelerate humanitarian aid delivery to the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip.
EU mulls extending temporary protection for people fleeing Ukraine
Kiev, June 12 - The EU is mulling extending the temporary protection for another year for people fleeing from Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the media reported.
Raging wildfire forces residents to evacuate in Cyprus
Nicosia, June 12 - A total of three villages have been evacuated as wildfires raged out of control engulfing homes and animals, in Cyprus' Paphos district, local media reported.
Ukraine needs $10-30 bn in investment yearly in next decade: PM
Kiev, June 12 - Ukraine would need between $10-$30 billion in yearly investment within the next decade, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Palace of Versailles reopens after fire alert
Paris, June 12 - The Palace of Versailles reopened after a fire alert caused a temporary evacuation, the French landmark tourist site announced on social media platform X.
Jordanian king says humanitarian access to Gaza cannot wait for ceasefire
Amman, June 12 - King Abdullah II of Jordan has said that humanitarian access to Gaza cannot wait for a ceasefire and cannot be subject to the political agendas of any party.
Russia, Belarus start 2nd stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
Moscow, June 12 - Russian and Belarusian armed forces have begun the second phase of tactical nuclear weapon exercises, the Russian Defence Ministry said.