India-France joint military exercise kicks off in France

IANS | June 19, 2025 6:46 PM

La Cavalerie, June 19 (IANS) The eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, commenced at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie on Thursday, marking yet another milestone in the growing defence partnership between India and France.

Pak army chief Munir's meeting with Trump lasted over two hours: ISPR

IANS | June 19, 2025 6:15 PM

Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir held wide-ranging discussions on counter-terrorism efforts, rising tensions in the Middle East and enhancement of bilateral trade during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, the Pakistani military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Thursday.

Bangladesh NSA in Washington to brief US about progress on holding elections

IANS | June 19, 2025 5:31 PM

Washington, June 19 (IANS) Bangladesh's interim National Security Advisor (NSA) Khalilur Rahman met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington on Wednesday, briefing him about the Muhammad Yunus-led regime's "efforts" on conducting national elections in the country.