US continues push for Gaza ceasefire, peace deal in Israel visit
Tel Aviv, June 11 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts by the US, Qatar and Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Promotion of violence never acceptable, says Canadian envoy on pro-Khalistani elements
New Delhi, June 11 - As pro-Khalistan elements continue to spread anti-India feelings through their extremist statements and activities in Canada, the country's High Commissioner in India Cameron MacKay stated on Tuesday that there is no place for hate or for the glorification
Malawi seeks international help after plane carrying Vice President goes missing
Lilongwe, June 11 - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to the international community for help in the search and rescue efforts after the plane with Vice President Saulos Chilima on board went missing.
Death toll in Indonesia’s floods, landslides reaches 3
Hanoi, June 11 - Three people died in Vietnam's northern mountainous region following torrential rains over the past few days, the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control reported on Tuesday.
Japan declares 7 missing crew dead after April MSDF helicopter collision
Tokyo, June 11 - Japan's Defence Ministry on Tuesday declared dead seven crewmen listed as missing since the fatal collision of two Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) patrol helicopters in April.
Baltimore shipping channel reopens after deadly bridge collapse in March
Washington, June 11 - US authorities have completely reopened the primary shipping route to the Port of Baltimore following an extensive cleanup endeavour, a few months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which killed six workers.
Italy’s largest parties gain ground in European Parliament vote
Rome, June 11 - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party has strengthened its hand with a strong showing in the European Parliament elections which ended two days ago.
Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone over Lebanon
Beirut, June 11 - Hezbollah has said that it shot down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon.
Israel establishes new Iron Dome battalion amid rising drone attacks from Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 11 - The Israeli military has said it has established a new battalion solely focused on operating the country's Iron Dome aerial defence system to better intercept the growing number of drones from Lebanon.
Israel ‘welcomes’ potential US unilateral negotiations with Hamas to free American hostages
Jerusalem, June 11 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has welcomed the reported discussions in the White House to negotiate a unilateral deal with Hamas to free five US nationals held hostage in Gaza.
Ukraine hits Russian missile systems in Crimea
Kiev, June 11 - The Ukrainian military struck three Russian missile systems in Crimea, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a statement.
UN chief condemns heavy civilian casualties in Israeli hostage rescue operation
United Nations, June 11 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the heavy civilian casualties in Israel's hostage rescue operation over the weekend, said his Spokesman.
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, June 11 - The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza.
UN chief Guterres congratulates PM Modi on starting third term
United Nations, June 10 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the inauguration of his third term, and looks forward to working with him, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
EAM Jaishankar to be in Colombo to organise PM Modi’s visit
Colombo, June 10 - India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will soon visit Sri Lanka to set the ball rolling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the island nation in the coming months, the Lankan President's Media Division said in Colombo on
Indian delegation highlights country’s labour reforms at ILO meet
Geneva, June 10 - The Indian delegation participating in the ongoing conference organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the Government of India’s labour reforms, social security provisions and other new initiatives on the anvil.
Pak PM sends ‘felicitations’ to Prime Minister Modi; Nawaz Sharif says let’s replace hate with hope
Islamabad, June 10 - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sent "felicitations" to Narendra Modi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time.
Ukrainian reconstruction chief resigns ahead of Berlin conference
Kyiv, June 10 - Mustafa Nayyem, the head of the Ukrainian agency for reconstruction, has handed in his resignation shortly before the start of the next round of talks on rebuilding Ukraine begins in Berlin.
Lankan President thanks India and Bangladesh for providing assistance during crisis
New Delhi, June 10 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday expressed gratitude to India and Bangladesh for providing assistance as the island nation tries to recover from a serious economic crisis.
Blinken arrives in Cairo on Middle East tour, aims brokering an end to Israel-Hamas conflict
Cairo, June 10 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Monday, the first leg of his Middle East tour aimed at brokering an end to the ongoing Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.