Philippines says 21 of 22 Filipino crew on attacked ship in Red Sea rescued, safe
Manila, June 15 (IANS) Twenty-one of the 22 Filipino seafarers on board a commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea earlier this week have been rescued and safe, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers chief said on Saturday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac told a forum that “combined international forces rescued and extracted the 21 […]
Philippines says 21 of 22 Filipino crew on attacked ship in Red Sea rescued, safe
Manila, June 15 (IANS) Twenty-one of the 22 Filipino seafarers on board a commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea earlier this week have been rescued and safe, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers chief said on Saturday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac told a forum that “combined international forces rescued and extracted the 21 […]
After presenting India’s views at G7, PM Modi returns to Delhi
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) After attending the G7 meeting and holding multiple bilaterals during his day-long visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi. The PM said that he had a productive day after interacting with world leaders. He posted on X, “Had a very productive day at the G7 […]
International peace conference for Ukraine opens in Switzerland
Burgenstock, Switzerland, June 15 (IANS/DPA) An international conference opening in Switzerland on Saturday is set to discuss the first building blocks of a peace process in the Ukraine war. Prime Ministers and other high-ranking representatives from around 100 countries, as well as from international organisations, are expected to attend. They are to discuss issues ranging […]
Russia, Egypt to conduct joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean
Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Two warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet will participate in joint naval exercises with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday. A group of combat ships from the Pacific Fleet, including the missile cruiser Varyag and the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, has left for […]
EU ‘in principle’ agrees on frameworks for Ukraine, Moldova accession talks
Brussels, June 15 (IANS) The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) has announced that EU ambassadors agreed “in principle” on the negotiating frameworks for the accession talks of Ukraine and Moldova. The presidency on Friday revealed on its official social media account on X that the first intergovernmental conferences will be […]
Russia fires volley of missiles at Ukraine, including feared Kinzhal
Moscow/Kiev, June 15 (IANS/DPA) The Ukrainian Air Force has reported that Russia launched several attacks on Ukraine using various missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. The modern Kinzhal missiles are feared because they are difficult to intercept with current defence systems due to their high speed and explosive power. Public broadcaster Suspilne reported, citing residents, that […]
Anil Kapoor describes his wife Sunita as ‘Bigg Boss’ of the family
Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is set to host the upcoming season of the reality streaming show ‘Bigg Boss OTT’, said that his wife Sunita Kapoor is the Bigg Boss of Kapoor family. The upcoming season promises a brand new tagline, “Ab Sab Badlega” with Anil at the helm. Talking about […]
T20 World Cup: We ‘stood up’ in crunch situations, says Shamsi after SA’s 4th straight win
Kingstown, June 15 (IANS) South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi feels the team excelled in pressure situations in each of their group stage matches in the T20 World Cup. Proteas will enter the Super Eight Stage of the tournament with a four-match unbeaten streak after prevailing over Nepal in a thrilling encounter. South Africa were under […]
T20 World Cup: ‘We’ll rest and play again’, Williamson after clinching first win vs Uganda
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 15 (IANS) New Zealand have finally registered their first of the T20 World Cup after crushing Uganda by nine wickets in Group C. Skipper Kane Williamson praised his team’s clinical performance against minnows African side and said they will rest and prepare for their final group stage clash against Papua New Guinea. […]
