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Mideast crisis puts 1.3mn Sri Lankans at food insecurity risk

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- The ongoing political and military crisis in the Middle East could push an additional 1.3 million people in Sri Lanka into severe food insecurity, according to a new report releas... Read More


Israel strikes Lebanon after evacuation warning

India, June 6 -- Israel's air force struck different parts of southern Lebanon on Friday as the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has been spared much of the de... Read More


Dreams, courage do not have a gender: Barak

India, June 6 -- Dreams, courage and the will to serve humanity do not have a gender, Indian woman peacekeeper Major Abhilasha Barak said on Friday, Drawing upon her personal experience to underscore... Read More


Two Indian peacekeepers receive UN honour posthumously

India, June 6 -- Two Indian peacekeepers were honoured posthumously by the United Nations for their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as the world body commemorated the International Day of UN Pe... Read More


Iran targets US bases in Gulf after American strikes, raising fears over fragile Middle East ceasefire

India, June 6 -- ran launched missile and drone attacks targeting American military bases in the Gulf on Saturday, hours after the United States said it had intercepted Iranian drones and struck radar... Read More


Nilshani De Silva to represent Sri Lanka at UN Disability Rights Conference

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- Sri Lankan disability rights advocate Nilshani De Silva has been selected to represent the country at the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the... Read More


Another solid growth year as GDP hits 7.8%

India, June 6 -- Despite witnessing the ongoing global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices, the Indian economy grew at a better-than-expected 7.8 per cent in the fourth quart... Read More


Realpolitik over idealism

India, June 6 -- Sharing a long and porous border with Myanmar, confronting cross-border insurgency, managing refugee flows, advancing critical infrastructure projects, and countering China's growing ... Read More


Nutrition security: Why strategic food reserves matter for BRICS

India, June 6 -- BRICS countries must strive for a future in which strategic food reserves contribute not only to stable food supplies but also to improved nutrition, stronger food systems and greater... Read More


Zimbabwe wins UN Security Council seat, set to represent Africa

Tanzania, June 6 -- Harare. Zimbabwe has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after securing 182 votes from 191 member states during elections held at t... Read More