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Red Cross warns of 'irreversible consequences' from widening Middle East conflict

, June 22 -- The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has cautioned that the recent U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities could escalate into a far-reaching conflict, st... Read More


Trump held phone call with Netanyahu after US strikes Iran nuke sites; Israel shuts its airspace

Tel Aviv, June 22 -- US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly after the American strike on Iranian nuclear facilities concluded, Israeli state media repor... Read More


IAEA calls Emergency Session after US Airstrikes on Iran

Afghanistan, June 22 -- The IAEA will hold an emergency session after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, raising international concern and regional tensions. The International Atomic Energy Agen... Read More


Malaysia: 500 security personnel to be deployed for ASEAN meetings

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Around 500 police personnel will be mobilised by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure the smooth running and security of the ASEAN meetings scheduled in ... Read More


Scrap decision to lease out NCT

Dhaka, June 22 -- Leaders of the Democratic Rights Committee (DRC) on Saturday demanded that the government should cancel the decision to grant a lease on New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chatt... Read More


Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iran, backs Tehran's right to self-defence

Pakistan, June 22 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has strongly condemned the United States' airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and backing Iran's right to d... Read More


US strike on Iran raises oil shock, capital flow risks for India's economy

New Delhi, June 22 -- The flare-up in West Asia following US missile strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities has heightened geopolitical tensions and intensified external risks to India's economy, even a... Read More


The rise of matcha bars in India

New Delhi, June 22 -- In the past year, there's been a proliferation of boba tea brands and matcha bars. Looking at the global adoption of these teas, we're a bit late to the party but are certainly c... Read More


NA set to vote on dozens of legislative packages in final week of 9th session

Hanoi, June 22 -- A sweeping array of laws and key resolutions that signal extensive reforms in governance, justice, national defence, and socio-economic development is expected to be adopted during t... Read More


Vietnam, Japan's Kyushu region explore labour cooperation opportunities

Tokyo, June 22 -- A seminar was held on June 20 to promote labour cooperation between Vietnam and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan's Kyushu region. Jointly hosted by the Vietnamese... Read More