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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.