Japan says patrol plane approached unusually by Chinese fighter jet

Jun 12, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], June 12: Chinese fighter jets made unusually close approaches to Japanese military patrol planes over the weekend, as Beijing deployed two aircraft carriers...

US preparing to partially evacuate Iraq embassy over regional security risks, sources say

Jun 12, 2025

Washington [US], June 12: The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around...

Ukraine brings home bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in war with Russia

Jun 12, 2025

Kiev [Ukraine], June 12: Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 1,212 soldiers killed in the war with Russia, the Kyiv officials responsible for exchanging...

Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent

Jun 12, 2025

Los Angeles [US], June 12: Journalists have been among those injured during protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles in recent days, as police clashed...

Troops in LA can detain individuals, military official says, as protests spread across US

Jun 12, 2025

Los Angeles [US], June 12: U.S. troops deployed in Los Angeles are authorized to detain people until police can arrest them, their commanding officer said...

Israeli gunfire, airstrikes kill 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say

Jun 12, 2025

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 12: Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, most of them near an aid site...

Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration

Jun 12, 2025

Washington [US], June 12: All members of the board that oversees the U.S. State Department's Fulbright Program, which facilitates international educational exchanges, have voted to...

Trump administration launches review of Biden-era defense pact with Australia

Jun 12, 2025

Washington [US], June 12: President Donald Trump's administration has launched a formal review of a defense pact that former President Joe Biden made with Australia...

China Internet Civilisation Conference calls for enhanced AI safety, regulation

Jun 12, 2025

Anhui [China], June 12: The 2025 China Internet Civilisation Conference, held in Hefei City in east China's Anhui Province, highlighted AI safety and regulation at...