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Sri Lankan Airlines flight to Sydney returns to Colombo following operational incident
Jun 12, 2026Colombo , June 12 (ANI): Sri Lankan Airlines on Friday reported that flight UL606, bound for Sydney, was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning after encountering an operational incident during... -
Iran to not receive any cash, funds for “simply signing a deal”: US VP Vance slams reports
Jun 12, 2026Washington DC , June 12 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran would receive financial incentives merely for signing the peace deal between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the... -
India and Tajikistan reaffirm strategic partnership during MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh’s visit to Dushanbe
Jun 12, 2026Dushanbe , June 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday met with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss the deepening of bilateral ties between... -
“Media should refrain from entering speculation”: Iran on contents of peace deal with US
Jun 12, 2026Tehran , June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework... -
India strengthens ties with Central Asia and SCO at Dushanbe conference
Jun 12, 2026Dushanbe , June 12 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday reaffirmed India's enduring commitment to its partnership with Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during his two-day of......Read More -
Trump rejects Iran’s claims on peace deal, accuses Tehran of “attacks” on vessels carrying Indian seafarers
Jun 12, 2026Washington DC , June 12 (ANI): After reports suggesting that the memorandum of understanding for the peace agreement between Tehran and Washington includes an extension of the ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a... -
This will not happen: Netanyahu vows to prevent Iranian nuclear capability, cites alignment with Trump
Jun 12, 2026Tel Aviv , June 12 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday issued a stern, unequivocal commitment to national security, declaring that under his leadership, Iran will be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons.Framing his ca......Read More -
European Union Council moves to tighten Carbon Tax rules
Jun 12, 2026Luxembourg City , June 12 (ANI): In a move that signals a significant shift in global trade dynamics, the Council of the European Union on Friday moved to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), expanding... -
“Quite deplorable, needs to be condemned in strongest terms”: Former diplomat criticises US after deaths of Indian seafarers
Jun 12, 2026New Delhi , June 12 (ANI): Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Friday condemned the killing of three Indian seafarers in an attack on the Palau-flagged vessel MT Settebello, calling the United States' actions "deplorable" and "unacceptable".Speak......Read More -
US raises alarm over China’s escalating pressure on Taiwan
Jun 12, 2026Taipei , June 12 (ANI): A US official has urged China to halt its pressure campaign against Taiwan, while security experts warn that Beijing is increasingly relying on "grey zone" tactics as an alternative to direct...
