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.
North Korea slams Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit as ‘conspiracy gathering’
Seoul, June 14 - North Korea on Friday strongly condemned the Ukraine peace summit to be hosted by Switzerland later this week, describing it as a "conspiracy gathering under the pretext of peace" to exclude Russia, according to the North's state media.
3 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank
Ramallah, June 14 - Three Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli raid in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian official said.
NATO defence ministers to formalise long-term support for Ukraine
Brussels, June 14 - NATO defence ministers will meet in Brussels on Friday for their second consecutive day of talks on formalising the alliance's support for Ukraine.
Philippines confirms Filipino crew aboard ship attacked in Red Sea
Manila, June 14 - The Philippines on Friday said Filipino sailors were among the crew on board a commercial ship attacked by Houthi in the Red Sea on June 12.
Hospital workers urge doctors to scrap planned strike in S. Korea next week
Seoul, June 14 - A union representing hospital workers on Friday urged doctors to abandon their plan for a one-day walkout scheduled for next week, as the medical sector has been experiencing a nearly four-month-long vacuum due to physicians protesting the increase in
Biden raises Ukraine’s hopes for more Patriot systems from allies
Bari (Italy), June 14 - On the sidelines of the G7 summit, US President Joe Biden gave Ukraine hope that it will soon be able to strengthen its own air defence with additional Patriot systems from abroad.
US says civilian mariner injured in Houthi attack on cargo vessel
Washington, June 14 - A civilian mariner on board a trade ship in the Gulf of Aden has been severely injured as the vessel was hit in an attack carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said in
California State University moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza
Los Angeles, June 14 - California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) has announced that all classes and operations on the university's main campus will be held remotely until further notice after a night of demonstrations over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in
GERB-UDF coalition wins Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections
Sofia, June 14 - The coalition of the GERB Party and Union of Democratic Forces (GERB-UDF) won Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections, according to results published on Thursday evening by the country's Central Election Commission (CEC).
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.
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,
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.
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
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.
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
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.