US, Ukraine sign long-term security agreement at G7

US, Ukraine sign long-term security agreement at G7

Bari (Italy), June 14 - The Presidents of the US and Ukraine have signed an agreement laying out Washington's long-term security relationship with Kiev on the sidelines of the G7 in southern Italy on Thursday.

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India to bring back mortal remains of 45 killed in Kuwait fire by special flight

India to bring back mortal remains of 45 killed in Kuwait fire by special flight

New Delhi, June 14 - India will bring back the mortal remains of 45 of its nationals killed in a devastating fire in Kuwait City on Wednesday by a special flight which will land in Kochi on Friday morning before heading for Delhi,

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Pro-Palestinian protesters take over student services building at California State University

Pro-Palestinian protesters take over student services building at California State University

Los Angeles, June 13 - California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) has urged students and staff to shelter in place after a group of pro-Palestinian protesters took over the university's student services building.

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G7 states agree to huge loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

G7 states agree to huge loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

Bari, Italy, June 13 - G7 states have agreed to lend Ukraine $50 billion using money generated from frozen Russian state assets, diplomats told dpa on Thursday, the first day of a summit in Italy among the leaders of the world's economically advanced

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Canada announces rockets and other military aid for Ukraine

Canada announces rockets and other military aid for Ukraine

Brussels, June 13 - Canada will supply Ukraine with rockets, small arms ammunition and remote-controlled weapon mounts for vehicles, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in Brussels on Thursday.

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Iran’s future course: What does the list of permitted Presidential race candidates indicate?

Iran’s future course: What does the list of permitted Presidential race candidates indicate?

New Delhi, June 13 - Beset by Western sanctions, regional tensions, and internal social and political strains - especially plummeting voter turnout- Iran will on June 28 elect a new President in snap polls necessitated by the demise of incumbent Ebrahim Raisi in

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PM Modi in Italy for G7 meet, to hold bilaterals with world leaders on sidelines

PM Modi in Italy for G7 meet, to hold bilaterals with world leaders on sidelines

Brindisi/New Delhi, June 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in southern Italy's Apulia region to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit's Outreach Session on Friday. During the day-long visit, he will also hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders.

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PM Modi scheduled to have series of bilaterals during G7 in Italy

PM Modi scheduled to have series of bilaterals during G7 in Italy

New Delhi, June 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for Italy on Thursday evening to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in Apulia, has a series of bilateral meetings lined up with several world leaders on the sidelines

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105 countries gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss critical issues of energy transition

105 countries gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss critical issues of energy transition

Abu Dhabi, June 13 - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convened its 27th council meeting here on Thursday, just days after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued an urgent call for climate action.

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India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea

New Delhi, June 13 - India on Thursday sent 19 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) to Papua New Guinea's Enga province, which was devastated by a landslide that claimed over 2,000 lives.

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Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

Bari, Italy, June 13 - The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.

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German concerns delaying EU’s latest Russia sanctions

German concerns delaying EU’s latest Russia sanctions

Brussels, June 13 - Germany is bogging down negotiations on the latest EU sanctions package intended to prevent Russia from circumventing existing punitive measures imposed over the war in Ukraine.

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South Korea vows stern response to illegal acts ahead of doctors’ collective action

South Korea vows stern response to illegal acts ahead of doctors’ collective action

Seoul, June 13 - Any illegal acts related to the collective action by doctors will be dealt with sternly, the South Korean government said on Thursday, as medical professors and community doctors plan to stage walkouts in protest against the medical school quota

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Libya-Tunisia border crossing to partially reopen after months of closure

Libya-Tunisia border crossing to partially reopen after months of closure

Tripoli, June 13 - The Ras Ajdir border crossing, a vital land link between Libya and Tunisia, will partially reopen on Thursday following months of closure, the Libyan Interior Ministry said.

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Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ ‘incursions’ into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ ‘incursions’ into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Amman, June 13 - Jordan's Foreign Ministry has condemned "the continuous and escalating incursions by extremist settlers" into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli Police.

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US: Greek-owned vessel damaged by Houthi attack

US: Greek-owned vessel damaged by Houthi attack

Washington, June 13 - An unmanned surface vessel launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels has hit a Greek-owned and operated ship off the coast of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.

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NATO defence ministers to back Ukraine training and support mission

NATO defence ministers to back Ukraine training and support mission

Brussels, June 13 - NATO Defence Ministers are in Brussels on Thursday and Friday for two days of talks to agree on a training support mission for Ukraine as well as long-term financial commitments.

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Czech Republic approves plan to buy upto 77 Leopard tanks from Germany

Czech Republic approves plan to buy upto 77 Leopard tanks from Germany

Prague, June 13 - The Czech Republic has added the purchase of up to 77 Leopard 2A8 modern battle tanks from German production to its list of strategic defence projects.

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French man detained in Iran since 2022 has been freed: Macron

French man detained in Iran since 2022 has been freed: Macron

Paris, June 13 - A French citizen, who had been detained in Iran for nearly two years, has been released and will be back in France on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

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Biden, Zelensky to sign long-term security agreement at G7 summit

Biden, Zelensky to sign long-term security agreement at G7 summit

Italy, June 13 - US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a bilateral security agreement between the US and Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy on Thursday.

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