Paris, June 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the suspension of the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, under pressure from Islamist extremists.
Taipei, June 22 (IANS) Taiwan's military on Monday began a five-day "Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise" across the country to ensure that its soldiers are prepared to respond swiftly if China intensifies its gray-zone activities into a full-scale military attack, local media reported on Monday.
Tehran, June 22 (IANS) Iran has halted its participation in a four-party talks involving the US, Qatar and Pakistan during ongoing negotiations in Switzerland after the US threats, Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced.
Quetta, June 22 (IANS) As the sit-in protest by leaders of the human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) inside Huda jail in Balochistan’s Quetta, continued, the BYC expressed grave concern over the health and safety of all the detained leaders, saying they were enduring harsh conditions while seeking the protection of their "constitutional and legal rights."
Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday arrived in Mongolia for a visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and special partnership between the two countries.
Beijing, June 22 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the universal appeal of yoga and its contribution to global health and well-being.
Doha, June 22 (IANS) An explosion ripped through Qatar’s key natural gas export infrastructure injuring at least 54 people while 18 others remain missing, according to official reports.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India and the United States are set to intensify negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announcing on Monday that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will hold multiple meetings with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here to advance the trade deal ahead of a key tariff deadline next month.
Seoul, June 22 (IANS) Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that reopened the strategic waterway, the maritime ministry said on Monday.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea from June 22 to 25, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral partnerships and advancing cooperation across strategic, economic and technological sectors.
