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IDF says it will “continue to remove immediate threats, respond to Hezbollah’s violations” despite ceasefire in effect
Jun 19, 2026Tel Aviv , June 20 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday (local time) stated that it will continue operations in southern Lebanon, asserting that it would "continue to remove immediate threats, respond to Hezbollah's... -
Recognition of India’s collective effort, strength of anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist-financing framework: Aggarwal on FATF Vice Presidency appointment
Jun 19, 2026New Delhi , June 20 (ANI): Calling the appointment as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) a landmark moment, top Indian bureaucrat and senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal said that the appointment was... -
“They do as I say”: Trump on preventing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) claimed that he would be able to prevent Israel from carrying out strikes on Lebanon, asserting that Israeli leadership acts on his... -
“Classics”: Trump names PM Modi as one of two greatest leaders he likes on world stage
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 20 (ANI): Describing them as "classics", US President Donald Trump has named Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping among the world leaders he most admires, praising their leadership styles,... -
Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 20 (ANI): Moments after Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he urged the Israeli side to agree to... -
“International Yoga Day is for individuals to adopt India’s heritage and achieve health”: Ambassador Kwatra
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 19 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday said yoga is a reflection of India's ancient cultural heritage that has gained global acceptance, while stressing the need... -
We’ll play out 60 days and Iran will get no money, not ten cents: Trump
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 19 (ANI): Following the signing of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran, US President Donald Trump reiterated the terms for a 60-day negotiation period, vowing that Tehran will receive "not... -
US National Park Service launches cleanup of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae outbreak
Jun 19, 2026Washington DC , June 19 (ANI): Workers of the US National Park Service are urgently working to address an algae problem that has turned the water in Washington's famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green. The issue... -
Hindus in Bangladesh hold torchlight protest against alleged disrespect to Lord Ram
Jun 19, 2026Dhaka , June 19 (ANI): In protest against the alleged disrespect of Lord Ram, the Hindu community in Bangladesh held a torchlight procession in Dhaka on Friday.The students had alleged that recently, a violent mob desecrated... -
Fragile US-Iran truce holds as Israel-Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon
Jun 19, 2026Tel Aviv , June 19 (ANI): In a critical diplomatic development, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah officially went into effect at 4:00 PM local time today, after Friday morning's flare-up.The accord, which aims to...
