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June 20, 2025 8:17 AM June 20, 2025 8:17 AM

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World Refugee Day observed being globally with theme ‘Solidarity with Refugees’

World Refugee Day is being observed today globally. This international day is designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. The day honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. The theme for this...

June 19, 2025 9:40 PM June 19, 2025 9:40 PM

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Israel attacks nuclear sites, Iranian missiles damage hospital as conflict escalates

The confrontation between Israel and Iran has entered its seventh day, as Iranian missiles caused serious damage at several sites in central and southern Israel, while Israeli forces are reported to have attacked Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor. A hospital in southern Israel and two towns ne...

June 19, 2025 9:20 PM June 19, 2025 9:20 PM

Bangladesh: Asad Alam Siam appointed as Foreign Secretary

    The Bangladesh government appointed Secretary Asad Alam Siam, who served as Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States, as the Foreign Secretary of the country, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In September last year, the government appointed Jashim Uddin as the 27th Foreign Secretary of Ba...

June 19, 2025 9:05 PM June 19, 2025 9:05 PM

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Indo-French biennial Joint Military Exercise commences in France

The 8th edition of the biennial Indo-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced at La Cavalerie, France today. The Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services. The Fre...

June 19, 2025 2:12 PM June 19, 2025 2:12 PM

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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged for 4th time amid elevated inflation

The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has kept interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time at a 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent range in its latest meeting. The American central bank has maintained the same level since December 2024 amid ongoing geopolitical tensio...

June 19, 2025 11:58 AM June 19, 2025 11:58 AM

UN chief calls for de-escalation leading to ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for an immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iran conflict and a ceasefire. Expressing concern over the ongoing escalation, Guterres appealed to avoid further internationalisation of the conflict. He stated that any additional military i...

June 19, 2025 10:48 AM June 19, 2025 10:48 AM

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Russian President Putin offers to mediate Israel-Iran conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate to end the conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking at a roundtable session on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Mr. Putin suggested that Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to purs...

June 19, 2025 9:31 AM June 19, 2025 9:31 AM

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UK, Qatar call for de-escalation, diplomacy amid Israel-Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have stressed the need for de-escalation and diplomacy amid the Israel-Iran conflict. According to a statement issued by the British Prime Minister's Office, during a phone call with the Qatari emir, Mr Starmer reite...

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