International

June 10, 2025 11:16 AM June 10, 2025 11:16 AM

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Russia to build eight nuclear plants in Iran: Atomic chief

President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has announced that Russia will construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran under a previously signed contract between the two countries. Iranian atomic chief made the remarks yesterday during a visit by members of the Irania...

June 10, 2025 11:08 AM June 10, 2025 11:08 AM

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US President Trump deploys additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Defence to deploy an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area to support US Immigration and Customs Enforcement & to enable federal law enforcement officers to safely conduct their duties amid ongoing anti-immi...

June 10, 2025 9:04 AM June 10, 2025 9:04 AM

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Sri Lanka celebrating Poson Poya, marking arrival of Buddhism over 2000 years ago

Sri Lanka is celebrating the sacred Poson Poya festival today, marking the historic arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. Observed on the June full moon, the festival commemorates the first sermon preached by Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka, to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, marking t...

June 10, 2025 9:00 AM June 10, 2025 9:00 AM

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France, Brazil launch initiative to scale up ocean-focused climate action

On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil launched a landmark international initiative to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. The Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge calls on all countries to place the ocean at the heart of thei...

June 10, 2025 8:57 AM June 10, 2025 8:57 AM

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Russia-India-China troika could be restarted: Russian Foreign Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the stalled work of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika could be restarted as the tension between New Delhi and Beijing has eased significantly. Speaking at the ‘Forum of the Future-2050’ in Moscow, the Russian foreign minister said the resumption of ...

June 9, 2025 1:39 PM June 9, 2025 1:39 PM

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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg

Israeli military forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other prominent international activists today, detaining the passengers and towing the ship to Israel. The vessel, named Madleen, was carrying Thunberg and other activists who were detained by Is...

June 8, 2025 9:01 PM June 8, 2025 9:01 PM

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Israel Promises to Prevent Greta Thunberg’s Aid Boat from Entering Gaza

Israel has promised to stop a charity ship from entering the Gaza Strip with international activists and humanitarian aid, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) organized the British-flagged yacht Madleen, which left Sicily on June 6 ...