Lao Foreign Minister arrives in India for Joint Commission

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao, has arrived in India to co-chair the 10th India–Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.

Hungary PM proposes amendment of constitution to remove President

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:14 PM

Budapest, June 1 (IANS) Hungary's Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, on Monday spoke about the failures of President Tamas Sulyok and proposed amending the constitution to allow his removal, potentially paving the way for direct elections, a report stated.

US Second Lady Usha Vance launches summer reading challenge

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Washington, June 1 (IANS) Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance, on Monday launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging children to read during the summer months and helping prevent learning loss when schools are closed.

Pakistan: Report highlights police's failure to protect victims of honour killings

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:37 PM

Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) A newly married couple - Nadia Aslam and Najeebullah Aziz - were shot dead in Karachi in yet another case of honour killing in Pakistan. The woman's own brother was the main suspect in the case and police have claimed to have arrested him. However, the question arises why did the police not check when he followed the couple along with his accomplices after they left the court, a report has stated.