Islamabad, June 12 (IANS) Two police personnel killed after armed assailants opened fire on them in separate incidents in Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to officials' statement on Friday, local media reported.
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League strongly condemned the killing of a party activist in Jashore district, warning that the incident underscored persistent concerns over political violence, impunity, and the protection of fundamental human rights in the country.
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Bangladesh authorities have ordered the suspension of the construction of the world's largest statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district, according to local media reports.
Geneva, June 12 (IANS) UN experts expressed grave concern over reports of excessive use of force against demonstrators protesting restrictive dress code measures imposed on women in Afghanistan, where two people, including a boy, were killed and more than twenty others were injured.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) American lawmakers from both parties and business leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, citing the growing importance of India’s economy and the expanding US-India partnership.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Celebrating a fabric that traces its origins to India, US Senators from both the parties marked National Seersucker Day, a longstanding symbol of summer tradition and bipartisan camaraderie on the US Capitol.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used campaign-style tele-rallies to endorse Republican candidates in Alabama and Georgia while declaring that the United States had reached an agreement with Iran that would prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
London, June 12 (IANS) UK Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government, citing deep concerns over defence funding and military preparedness, in a move that further exposes divisions within the administration over national security spending.
Helsinki, June 12 (IANS) Finnish President Alexander Stubb described India as an “influential actor” on the global stage and underscored the importance of hearing New Delhi’s perspective during a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki.
Washington, June 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump suggested that recent US military action had reshaped Iran's leadership structure, saying a new group of leaders had emerged in Tehran and was proving more willing to negotiate with Washington.
