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June 17, 2019 6:04 PM

Japan protests Chinese activity near disputed islands

<span style="color: #222222;">Japan today protested against an unauthorised Chinese maritime survey within its economic waters near disputed East China Sea islands. </span><br />'' <br />'' &am...

June 17, 2019 1:26 PM

Rocket fire kills 12 civilians in regime-held village in Syria

In Syria, twelve civilians were killed in a rocket fire in a regime-held village in northwestern region. State news agency SANA has blamed former Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham for the attack.<br />''<br />''The news agency said 15 people were...

June 17, 2019 12:28 PM

At least 18 killed in Venezuela bus accident

In Venezuela, at least 18 people were killed in a bus accident in western part of the Latin American nation. Police said, the accident occurred yesterday in a rural area of Zulia state which borders Colombia.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"&g...

June 17, 2019 8:55 AM

Brazil development bank chief quits, fueling political crisis

The head of Brazil's powerful state development bank quit on Sunday, a day after far-right President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to sack him, fueling a political crisis.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Br...

June 17, 2019 8:54 AM

Guatemala votes for new president amid tensions over violence, migration

Guatemala, a Central American Country, on Sunday began voting for a new president, who will face the challenge of curbing drug gang violence that has convulsed the country and helped spur illegal immigration to the United States, fuelling tensions with President Donald Trump.<br />&apo...

June 17, 2019 8:52 AM

Mike Pompeo on Iran: US considering range of options including military

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday said that it is "considering a full range of options" regarding rising tensions with Iran, including military options.  In an interview with TV Channel, Mr. Pompeo said President Donald Trump has said clearly that he ...

June 16, 2019 9:16 PM

Iran alleges US could be behind suspicious tanker attacks

Iran's parliament speaker Ali Larijani has alleged that Washington could be behind the suspicious tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman to pile pressure on Tehran. <br />'' <br />'' According to official news agency IRNA, Mr Larejani told MPs today t...

June 16, 2019 9:15 PM

Hong Kong leader apologises for causing conflict and disputes

<span style="color: #222222;">Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologised today for the way her administration tried to pass a law allowing extraditions to China, the cause of unprecedented protests and clashes this week. </span><br />...

June 16, 2019 7:05 PM

Nepal: Indian Embassy organised yoga event at Syangboche

The Yoga has reached the base of Mount Everest, the highest peak on the earth. To celebrate 5th International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India in Nepal organised a special event at Syangboche situated around 13,000 feet in the lap of Mt Everest. Members from various NGOs, women and youth groups of ...

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