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Bangladesh: BNP urges Yunus govt to notify EC of decision taken during London meeting

IANS | June 16, 2025 8:04 PM

Dhaka, June 16 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday urged the interim government in the country to communicate to the Election Commission (EC) its decision to hold national elections in February 2026, as it was decided during Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus's meeting with the Acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman in London, last week.

World leaders arrive in Canada for G7 Summit

IANS | June 16, 2025 7:43 PM

Ottawa, June 16 (IANS) Several world leaders have gathered at the Canadian Rockies for the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

FATF slams 'brutal' Pahalgam terror attack, says it could not have occurred without 'money and means'

IANS | June 16, 2025 6:41 PM

Paris/New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a major development, the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Monday severely condemned the "brutal terrorist attack" in Pahalgam on April 22, stating that it could not have taken place without "money and the means" to move funds between terrorist supporters.

PM Modi wraps up landmark Cyprus visit, emplanes for Canada to attend G7 Summit

IANS | June 16, 2025 5:40 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wrapped up his landmark two-day visit to Cyprus and left for Canada where he will be attending the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Tuesday.

Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

IANS | June 16, 2025 5:15 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) In a heartwarming gesture, a Nicosia Municipal Council member touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet as he arrived to tour the historic area along the ceasefire line with the country's President, Nikos Christodoulides on Monday.

PM Modi's 23rd global honour reflects world acknowledging and respecting 'New India'

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:50 PM

Nicosia, June 16 (IANS) India's strengthened diplomatic relationships and the country's expanding influence across the globe was once again visible on Monday as President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cyprus's honour – the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.

Iran plans to leave nuclear treaty amid escalating conflict with Israel

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:49 PM

Tehran, June 16 (IANS) Amid intensifying hostilities with Israel, Iran on Monday announced that its Parliament is drafting legislation to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of Nuclear Weapons, raising global concerns about the future of nuclear stability in the region.

Israel says it eliminated top Iranian intelligence officials in Tehran

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:19 PM

Tel Aviv, June 16 (IANS) Israel on Monday announced that four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officials, including the chief of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed in a precision airstrike carried out by Israeli fighter jets in Tehran.

'Bring back our child': Family of Ghaziabad student stuck in Tehran pleads with govt amid Israel-Iran conflict

IANS | June 16, 2025 2:43 PM

Ghaziabad, June 16 (IANS) The family of a medical student from Ghaziabad, currently stranded in war-torn Iran, on Monday has appealed to the Indian government to ensure his safe return.

Consensus unlikely in ASEAN on Pakistan's push to become full dialogue partner: Reports

IANS | June 16, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan is likely to face a stiff opposition from Southeast Asian nations, including Indonesia and Singapore, in its bid to become a full-fledged dialogue partner of ASEAN with support from the grouping's current chair Malaysia, reports cited on Monday.

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Bangladesh: BNP urges Yunus govt to notify EC of decision taken during London meeting

World leaders arrive in Canada for G7 Summit

FATF slams 'brutal' Pahalgam terror attack, says it could not have occurred without 'money and means'

PM Modi wraps up landmark Cyprus visit, emplanes for Canada to attend G7 Summit

Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

PM Modi's 23rd global honour reflects world acknowledging and respecting 'New India'

Iran plans to leave nuclear treaty amid escalating conflict with Israel

Israel says it eliminated top Iranian intelligence officials in Tehran

'Bring back our child': Family of Ghaziabad student stuck in Tehran pleads with govt amid Israel-Iran conflict

Consensus unlikely in ASEAN on Pakistan's push to become full dialogue partner: Reports

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