UN human rights chief voices concern over B'desh law on political party ban

IANS | June 17, 2025 10:11 AM

Geneva, June 17 (IANS) United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has expressed grave concern over recent legislative amendments made under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh that allowed the ban of political parties, organisations, and their related activities.

Everyone should evacuate Tehran: Trump

IANS | June 17, 2025 9:04 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged the people of Iran to evacuate Tehran as the hostilities between Israel and Iran on Tuesday entered its fifth consecutive day.

PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit

IANS | June 17, 2025 7:45 AM

Kananaskis (Canada), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada's Calgary on Monday to participate in the G7 Summit here at the invitation of Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney.