New York, June 22 (IANS) A leading international press freedom group on Monday called on the Bangladeshi authorities to drop all charges filed against six journalists from the daily “Agrajatra Pratidin," saying they had been criminalised for their public-interest reporting on political corruption in the country.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of the two-day BRICS NSAs’ Meeting in New Delhi.
Kabul, June 22 (IANS) The frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has historically remained volatile, is entering a new phase of confrontation as none of the two sides is indicating willingness to step back. Recently, Taliban authorities announced that Afghanistan had conducted overnight airstrikes in Pakistan, a move if confirmed, would be one of the most assertive actions taken by the group since seizing power in August 2021, a report has detailed.
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has raised questions over Pakistan Defence Minister's statement about failure of diplomatic efforts with Afghanistan while urging lawmakers in Islamabad to encourage their government to negotiate an agreement with Kabul.
Jerusalem, June 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or against the residents of the north.
Burgenstock (Switzerland), June 22 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance on Monday outlined a proposal that could see any future release of frozen Iranian assets used to purchase American agricultural products, presenting the idea as a potential component of a broader agreement emerging from ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
Hanoi, June 22 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri and Kavaratti arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday on a port call to foster professional exchanges and further strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Vietnam.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday signed the book of condolences at the Thai Embassy on the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.
Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday called on Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa during his official visit to the East Asian nation.
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezamipour on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting in New Delhi on Monday.
