June 23, 2025 10:50 AM

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India offers evacuation support to Sri Lankans from Israel amid rising tensions

In another gesture of regional solidarity, India has offered seats on flights from Amman to New Delhi for Sri Lankans wishing to return home from Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel announced. Free transportation from Tel Aviv to Amman and an onward flight to Delhi will also be provided. Howeve...

June 23, 2025 8:20 AM

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UK PM ,US President discuss Iran strikes, urge return to negotiating table

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump in the wake of US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. In a telephonic conversation, both leaders discussed the need for Iran to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible and make progress on a lasting settlement.

June 23, 2025 12:53 PM

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Suicide bombing kills at least 19 at Damascus church

In Syria, at least 19 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing incident at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. A suicide bomber stormed a crowded church in the Syrian capital yesterday during mass, opening fire on worshipers before detonating his explosives. It was the first ...

June 23, 2025 8:03 AM

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US & Asia stock markets plunge amid geopolitical tensions

Stock markets in the US and Asia plunged in early trade today amid geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 futures traded below the flat line, while the Nasdaq futures were also down by nearly 100 points.     Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.58 per cent, while in South Korea, the Kospi index lost ...