US Republican lawmaker McCaul pushes Tibet amendment on Dalai Lama
Washington, June 11 (IANS) A senior Republican lawmaker has introduced an amendment aimed at reinforcing US policy that the succession of the Dalai Lama is a religious matter to be determined solely by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, warning that China…
Congress moves SC over Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination rejection
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Congress has approached the Supreme Court to contest the dismissal of its Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination from Madhya Pradesh and is expected to bring the issue up early in the morning for an urgent…
US, Japan reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s ‘complete denuclearisation’
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The United States and Japan reiterated their commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea and rejected Russia’s notion that Pyongyang’s pursuit of nuclear arms was a “closed”…
Guterres calls for continued UN ‘uniformed presence’ in Lebanon after UNIFIL’s departure
United Nations, June 11 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for continued United Nations “uniformed presence” following the departure of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a process set to begin at the end of this year.…
18 killed in southern Lebanon as cross-border fighting with Israel continues
Beirut, June 11 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed, and several others were injured in southern Lebanon as the cross-border fighting with Israel continues, according to civil defence and health authorities. The deadliest attack occurred in Tyre…
UN concludes new round of Yemen military coordination talks in Amman
Amman, June 11 (IANS) The Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen has concluded a new round of Military Coordination Committee (MCC) meetings in Jordan’s Amman on recent developments in Yemen and the region. This round, bringing…
South Korean Prez heads to Italy after talks with Belgian, EU leaders in Brussels
Brussels, June 11 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has left Belgium en route to Italy, the second stop in his visit to Europe, where he will hold talks with the Italian president and prime minister. Lee’s departure on Wednesday (Local…
Missile fragments hit Israeli air base amid Iran escalation: IDF
Jerusalem, June 11 (IANS) The Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel was hit by missile fragments during the latest escalation with Iran, the Israeli military has confirmed. The hit caused minor damage to the base but did not disrupt flight operations,…
Jaipur factory fire: SHO among 9 cops suspended for negligence
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Jaipur Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal has taken strict action following the deadly fire at an illegally operated firecracker factory in the Kho Nagorian area of the district in Rajasthan, officials said. Based on findings of a…
Sachin Pilot slams cancellation of Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination, calls it ‘undemocratic’
Jaipur, June 11 (IANS) Congress National General Secretary and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot has termed the cancellation of party candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh “an injustice to…