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Pakistan: Rights body raises health, safety concerns as BYC leaders continue Quetta jail protest

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:12 PM

Quetta, June 22 (IANS) As the sit-in protest by leaders of the human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) inside Huda jail in Balochistan’s Quetta, continued, the BYC expressed grave concern over the health and safety of all the detained leaders, saying they were enduring harsh conditions while seeking the protection of their "constitutional and legal rights."

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Mongolia to deepen bilateral partnership

IANS | June 22, 2026 11:14 AM

Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday arrived in Mongolia for a visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and special partnership between the two countries.

Indian missions worldwide bring together diverse communities to mark International Day of Yoga

IANS | June 22, 2026 10:43 AM

Beijing, June 22 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the universal appeal of yoga and its contribution to global health and well-being.

54 injured, 18 missing after explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility

IANS | June 22, 2026 10:11 AM

Doha, June 22 (IANS) An explosion ripped through Qatar’s key natural gas export infrastructure injuring at least 54 people while 18 others remain missing, according to official reports.

India, US line up multiple talks this week to advance trade deal: Sergio Gor

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India and the United States are set to intensify negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announcing on Monday that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will hold multiple meetings with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here to advance the trade deal ahead of a key tariff deadline next month.

2 S. Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:14 AM

Seoul, June 22 (IANS) Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that reopened the strategic waterway, the maritime ministry said on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar to visit Mongolia, South Korea to boost strategic, economic ties

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea from June 22 to 25, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral partnerships and advancing cooperation across strategic, economic and technological sectors.

JD Vance credits wife Usha Vance for role in his return to Christianity

IANS | June 22, 2026 8:48 AM

Washington, June 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has credited his Indian American wife, Usha Vance, with helping shape his return to Christianity, saying her support in their interfaith marriage and her influence on his understanding of love, family and commitment played a crucial role in his spiritual journey.

Trump administration sees Iran talks as path to broader Middle East reset

IANS | June 22, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, June 22 (IANS) The Trump administration is presenting its new diplomacy with Iran as more than an effort to end a four-month conflict, arguing that the talks could open the door to a broader transformation of the Middle East and revive ambitions for a regional realignment that has remained elusive since President Donald Trump's first term.

Hormuz concerns cloud Trump’s Iran deal

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, June 22 (IANS) Concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz emerged as one of the most contentious issues surrounding President Donald Trump's new agreement with Iran, with lawmakers, former officials and energy experts warning that Tehran could gain lasting leverage over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.