Jerusalem, June 17 (IANS) Accusing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of committing war crimes against Israeli civilians, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday warned that he could end with a fate similar to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein who was captured by US troops and executed for crimes against humanity.
Dhaka, June 17 (IANS) The second phase of discussions between political parties and the National Consensus Commission (NCC) of the country began on Tuesday as political uncertainty and instability continues to grip Bangladesh.
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, currently on a trip to the US, found himself in the crosshairs of protestors, apparently comprising overseas Pakistani citizens, as they protested against him and also shouted slogans, calling him a ‘mass murderer’.
Balochistan, June 17 (IANS) Human rights groups have once again slammed Pakistan over its continuing crackdown in Balochistan, citing violent attacks on civilians, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings by security forces as signs of deepening lawlessness in the province.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting the ceasefire line in the historic city of Nicosia during visit to Cyprus on Monday, describing it as a "welcome step" and a long-overdue gesture of solidarity.
Washington, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for his recent remarks implying that the US President had left the Group of Seven(G7) Summit early to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Tel Aviv, June 17 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday announced that it had eliminated Ali Shadmani, Iran's wartime chief of staff and close aide of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an overnight strike.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Toronto, June 17 (IANS) Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on Tuesday said that public opinion in Canada has turned largely negative towards the Khalistani movement, which he described as a factor that made the country look "a bit silly" and severely strained Canada-India relations in 2023.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Indian students in Tehran have been relocated from the city, and some Indian nationals have been assisted in leaving the country through the border with Armenia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
