Indonesia lifts tsunami warning hours after evacuation orders over Philippines quake
Jakarta, June 8 (IANS) Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Monday lifted its tsunami warning, hours after ordering evacuations of northern coastal areas threatened by tsunami waves following a strong earthquake in the Philippines. In a statement, BMKG said the tsunami warning status ended after observations showed that sea level conditions had returned […]
Tsunami waves observed in Japan after powerful quake off Philippines
Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Tsunami waves of several centimetres to around 20 cm have been observed along Japan’s Pacific coast as well as other parts of the country after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The weather agency issued tsunami advisories for coastal areas stretching from […]
Israel strikes petrochemical company in Iran’s Khuzestan
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) Israel on Monday morning carried out an airstrike against the Karun Petrochemical Company in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, state media reported. Part of the petrochemical complex has sustained damage after being hit by the Israeli projectiles, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency cited Valiollah Hayati, Khuzestan’s deputy governor for security affairs, as […]
India, Fiji discuss strengthening cooperation in digital resilience, cybersecurity
Suva, June 8 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua on Monday, with discussions held on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, […]
Avoid all non-essential, unnecessary travel within Israel: Indian Embassy
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory for Israel amid the ongoing developments in the region, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel inside Israel and exercise utmost caution. “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution […]
NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia
Riga, June 8 (IANS) A drone was shot down by a NATO fighter aircraft on Monday in Latvia after an air alert over the regions of Rezica and Ludza in the east of the country, local media reported. Last month, the violation of Latvian airspace by drones had triggered a political crisis that led to […]
North Korea’s Kim calls enhancing ties with China ‘top priority’
Seoul, June 8 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Monday deepening ties with China is his country’s top policy priority, as he held summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, according to a report. The Kim-Xi talks came hours after the Chinese leader arrived in Pyongyang for his first State Visit in […]
Assam CM allocates portfolios to new ministers; retains home, power departments
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues. In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad […]
12 years of Modi govt: Welfare, reforms and global outreach define NDA era
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will achieve a milestone on Tuesday, marking 12 years of uninterrupted rule in its third consecutive term, celebrating another year defined by ambitious welfare programmes, economic resilience, and India’s strengthened global stature. “Over the last 12 years, India has witnessed many […]
Looking forward to deepen ties: PM Modi congratulates Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan for securing win in the country’s parliamentary elections and expressed readiness to working closely with him to further strengthen ties between the two nations. “Congratulations to Mr. Nikol Pashinyan on the impressive victory of the Civil Contract Party […]
