New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting on June 22-23 under its chairship, bringing together top security officials from member countries to deliberate on evolving global security challenges and strengthen cooperation on key strategic issues.
Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) As concerns over a crackdown on media professionals continue to mount in Bangladesh, police have arrested a journalist in a case filed under the country's Cyber Security Act linked to a series of reports allegedly defaming State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (LGRD) Mir Shahe Alam, according to local media reports.
Kuwait City, June 20 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide on Saturday organised yoga sessions ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the importance of holistic health, well-being and inner harmony.
Beirut, June 20 (IANS) An Israeli airstrike targeted the Jabal al-Rafee area near the southern Lebanese town of Sajd, shortly after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly condemned the killing of a Sikh couple who were reportedly serving as caretakers of a gurdwara in Mardan city of the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, saying that the incident has intensified concerns over the safety and security of religious minorities and their places of worship.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The much-awaited Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will commence on Saturday with the first batch of pilgrims beginning their spiritual journey through the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim.
Washington, June 20 (IANS) World leaders, including those from the G7, along with senior US lawmakers, welcomed a memorandum signed between the United States and Iran, with supporters describing it as a breakthrough that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease regional tensions and advance negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump unveiled the US Air Force's new VC-25B Bridge aircraft, describing it as a symbol of American power and a long-awaited replacement for the ageing presidential fleet.
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great leader” and a “very tough cookie”, placing him among the world leaders he most admires during an interview with Axios in which he reflected on power, diplomacy and global leadership.
Washington, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he expects Iran to agree to a final deal within 60 days of the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU).
