US watching tensions on Korean Peninsula with great concern: White House
Washington, June 4 - The US is watching growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula with "great concern", a White House official has said, stressing ongoing efforts to ensure that America is "best-postured" to support South Korea.
Indian stocks on US exchanges surge as Exit Polls indicate big win for BJP
New York, June 4 - The surge in stock prices in India fueled by the Exit Polls showing a big win for the BJP has carried on to the stocks of Indian companies trading in the US.
Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy
United Nations, June 4 - Cybersecurity is a priority for South Korea as it takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council amid the emerging global threats, according to Seoul's Permanent Representative Joonkook Hwang.
Russia imposes entry ban on some UK politicians, journalists and experts
Moscow, June 3 - Russia has announced entry bans on several British politicians, journalists, and experts, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Israeli operations force 1 mn people to flee Rafah: UN agency
Gaza, June 3 - A UN agency said on Monday that the Israeli operations in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah have forced more than 1 million people to flee.
After India, Maldives FM arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
Colombo, June 3 - Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrived in Colombo on Monday, beginning a three-day visit to the island nation as the pro-China government led by President Mohamed Muizzu focuses on building closer ties with the countries in the Indian Ocean
Cipher case: Islamabad court acquits Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Islamabad, June 3 - In a major development for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday acquitted party Chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan along with the former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case, nullifying
US President’s son Hunter Biden goes on trial on gun charges
Washington, June 3 - US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is set to go on trial on Monday on three charges related to firearms possession, facing 25 years of maximum jail term if convicted.
12 killed, over 87,000 affected by floods in Sri Lanka
Colombo, June 3 - Sri Lanka's State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said on Monday that 12 people have been killed and over 87,000 people are affected by the recent floods in the South Asian country.
Four injured in mine blast in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 3 - Four people have been injured due to a mine blast that occurred in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province on Sunday, provincial police spokesman Faridullah Dehqan said on Monday.
Australia seeks inputs on developing ‘new roadmap’ for closer economic engagement with India
New Delhi, June 3 - The Australian government has invited public submissions as it prepares a new roadmap for the country's closer economic engagement with India. The roadmap will not only take stock of Australia's existing economic initiatives with India but also explore
Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in Syria
Damascus, June 3 - Israeli airstrikes after midnight on Monday, killed 12 pro-Iranian militias in Syria's northern province of Aleppo, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Two Japanese fighter jets make emergency landings
Tokyo, June 3 - Two F-35A fighter jets of Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) made emergency landings at north Japan's Aomori Airport on Monday morning, with no reports of injuries.
Claudia Sheinbaum elected first woman President of Mexico
New Delhi, June 3 - Mexico's National Electoral Institute, on Sunday, announced Claudia Sheinbaum, candidate of the ruling Morena party, the winner of the presidential elections.
South Korea suspends military agreement with North Korea after trash-filled balloon campaign
Seoul, June 3 - The National Security Council (NSC), on Monday, decided to suspend the 2018 inter-Korean reduction pact until mutual trust is restored in response to North Korea's massive sending of trash-carrying balloons into South Korea.
One trapped miner found dead in coal mine flood in China
Jinan, June 3 - One trapped miner, previously reported missing in a flooded coal mine in eastern China's Shandong province, has been found dead by rescuers, according to the latest development briefed by officials on the ground.
Two killed in attacks on voting stations in Mexico
Mexico City, June 3 - Two people were killed and another was injured in armed assaults on two voting stations in the central Mexican state of Puebla as voters went to the polls in general elections, local media said.
Earthquake of magnitude 6 rocks Japan
Tokyo, June 3 - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Japan's Noto region in the central prefecture of Ishikawa early on Monday, according to the latest reports of the country's weather agency.
Nearly 86 pc of South Koreans call for doctors to end protest: Survey
Seoul, June 3 - Nearly 86 per cent of South Koreans believe junior doctors, who have been on a walkout since late February, should return to hospitals, a poll showed on Monday, reflecting growing public fatigue over the ongoing disruptions in medical services.
Local candidate assassinated before Mexican elections
Mexico City, June 3 - Investigation is underway into the murder of a local election candidate which occurred hours before voting began, said the Attorney General's office of the western Mexican state of Michoacan.