Trump to decide on Iran action in two weeks: White House
New York, June 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing. “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not take place […]
UN chief calls for investment in development to prevent conflict
United Nations, June 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for investment in development to prevent conflict. Prevention is the best cure for instability and conflict. And there is no better preventive measure than investing in development, he told a Security Council open debate on poverty, underdevelopment and conflict. “Peace is not built in conference […]
Piyush Goyal highlights India’s progress in digital infra and innovation during UK visit
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met several top UK officials and industry leaders during his visit to Britain, and discussed avenues for collaboration in financial frameworks and emerging technologies like AI. The minister met Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer in UK, and discussed avenues for collaboration in […]
Measles health alert issued for Sydney
Sydney, June 20 (IANS) A health alert for measles has been issued in the Australian city after a confirmed case traveled through the city’s international airport while infectious. The health department in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Friday that the confirmed case arrived in Sydney from Southeast Asia, where there are […]
Australian military assets deployed to Middle East to aid evacuation of citizens
Canberra, June 20 (IANS) The Australian government has deployed military assets to the Middle East to help evacuate citizens from Iran and Israel. Penny Wong, the minister for foreign affairs, said on Friday that Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and aircraft are being deployed to the Middle East as part of contingency plans to help […]
