Iran's centrifuge production sites hit by Israeli strikes, IAEA confirms
Tehran [Iran], June 19: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that two Iranian centrifuge production facilities, TESA Karaj workshop and Tehran Research Centre,...
Drought has many faces and many impacts
Berlin [Germany], June 19: After a dry European spring, farmers across some parts of the continent are worried about this year's crops.
Is Bangladesh ready for a 'credible' election?
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 19: Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, recently met the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is expected to be the...
Honda pulls off surprise reusable rocket test launch
Tokyo [Japan], June 19: Japan's second-largest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable space rocket on the nothern Japanese island of Hokkaido, the company...
"Did not have any proof of effort to move into a nuclear...
New Delhi [India], June 19: The Embassy of Iran in India on Wednesday shared a statement made by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy...
Trump to meet Pak COAS Asim Munir in Washington, experts say Iran...
Washington [US], June 19: The White House on Tuesday confirmed a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall...
UN Human Rights Chief expresses concern over ban on political parties in...
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 19: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has expressed concern over the ban on political parties and all related activities...
Death toll from heavy Russian strikes in Kiev rises to 28
Kiev [Ukraine], June 19: The death toll from heavy Russian missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has risen to 28, officials said on Wednesday.
Princess of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot
London [UK], June 19: The Princess of Wales has pulled out of attending Royal Ascot, a five-day series of horse races in England, as she...
Germany's Merz sparks backlash by saying Israel doing 'the dirty work' for...
Berlin [Germany], June 19: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has caused a stir at home after suggesting that Israel, which launched large-scale attacks on Iran last...
Russia warns United States against direct attacks on Iran
Moscow [Russia], June 19: Russia has warned the United States against direct involvement on Israel's side in the conflict with Iran.
Khamenei rejects Trump ultimatum, warns US against joining the fight
Tehran [Iran], June 19: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for surrender, as Israel keeps up its bombing...
Trump on Iran: 'Nobody knows what I'm going to do'
Washington DC [US], June 19: US President Donald Trump is not committing to a clear course of action regarding Iran.
Israeli forces kill 69 Palestinians in Gaza, including 29 seeking aid: Health...
Gaza City [Gaza], June 19: At least 69 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire across Gaza on Wednesday, including 29 people who were waiting...
Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast
Washington DC [US], June 19: Hurricane Erick is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge and possible mudslides to southern coastal Mexico, the...
Iran has right to self-defence against Israel, says Erdogan
Tehran [Iran], June 19: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that neighbouring Iran has a right to self-defence in its conflict with Israel.
Navigational error caused tanker collision, says UAE
Dubai [UAE], June 19: A collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati coast, was due to a "navigational misjudgement," the...
Bali flights cancelled after major volcano eruption
Denpasar [Bali], June 19: At least 32 flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, sending...
France aims to intercept UK-bound migrant boats
Paris [France], June 19: Faced with a growing number of Channel migrant crossings, France hopes to stop more small boats from reaching Britain by changing...
FAO: Over 46 million hectares of agricultural land degraded in Arab region
Geneva [Switzerland], June 18: More than 46 million hectares of agricultural land, particularly in the Arab region, are at risk due to excessive use of...
UAE rescues 24 from burning oil tanker after ship collision
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 18: The crew from an oil tanker was rescued on Tuesday following a collision involving two such vessels near the Strait...
"We now have complete, total control of skies over Iran": Donald Trump
Washington [US], June 18: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said "we" now have "complete and total control of the skies over Iran" and "we...
North Korea to send thousands more troops to Russia's Kursk region
Moscow [Russia], June 18: North Korea is sending 1,000 mine clearing specialists and 5,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, according to...
G7 leaders urge 'de-escalation' but stop short of calling for Israel-Iran ceasefire
Kananaskis [Canada], June 18: The leaders of G7 nations have urged a "de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza" -...
Russia's deadliest attack on Kiev for months flattens apartment block
Kiev [Ukraine], June 18: Russia has carried out a mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital, Kiev, killing at least 10 people and wounding...
Italy blocks German rescue ship from leaving Sicilian port
Rome [Italy], June 18: A German rescue ship has been blocked from leaving Italy after docking with several dozen migrants on the Mediterranean island of...
Indonesia's Lewotobi volcano erupts
Jakarta [Indonesia], June 18: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, a volcano located on Indonesia's Flores island, erupted on Tuesday and sent a column of ash up to...