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Today's headines: Moscow on tenterhooks over Wagner Company mutiny, which claims to have taken control of Rostov; Indian oppositions in Patna discuss "common front" against Modi (but Kejrival and Congress remain divided); Islamabad government confirms: 350 Pakistanis aboard migrant ship wrecked in Aegean Sea; Beijing heatwave breaks records for most number of days above 40 degrees; First Ocha convoy in Idlib after earthquake.

A series of deals and investments in semiconductor testing and assembly in India were agreed during PM Modi's visit, but production will still have to wait. Some defence agreements have also been signed, not only to counter Beijing, but also to free Delhi from dependence on Moscow. Despite criticism for the deterioration of human rights at home, the visit was a great success for the Indian prime minister in view of next year's elections.

In a video message, the former Congress leader speaks of an 'unprecedented' event that 'devastated' people's lives and caused a 'deep wound' in the nation's conscience. People forced to flee their homes, long-time brothers and sisters and now driven to 'turn against each other'. The responsibilities of the central and state governments that 'must' maintain law and order.

Today's headlines: Japan's emperor and empress visit a cemetery for independence heroes in Indonesia; Glaciers in the Hindu Kush are melting at an "unprecedented" rate; An activist for independent Sikh state is killed in Canada; Five Palestinians killed in Jenin; In Taiwan kindergarten teachers accused of drugging children; Two Pakistanis aboard submarine lost in Atlantic.

A report issued six weeks into violent clashes between Meitei and Kuki , Msgr. Lumon's harsh denunciation "Worrying silence from Prime Minister Modi. In Imphal fear, uncertainty and a general sense of hopelessness." The conflict itself is not religious, but outside forces are working to make it so: "All the churches in the Christian Metei have also been affected." Caution not to further exacerbate tempers and thanks to other dioceses for solidarity.

Last Friday, new passengaer services were inaugurated between the two South Asian countries. For Ports Minister de Silva, this will boost “longstanding ties” and “tourism”. The Sri Lankan Navy played a key role in the construction by providing manpower and expertise.

Today's headlines: Thai government holds peace talks in Myanmar but Asean countries decline invitation; Nearly 100 deaths in India from heat waves; Qatar wants to reduce Iraq's energy dependence on Iran; Russia and Algeria vow they "will never be enemies."

Card Alencherry announced the request made by the bishops at the end of their meeting for the archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, where the "unified" rite for the Eucharistic celebration has been rejected. Meanwhile, the local basilica closed for more than 200 days will reopen, but the Holy Qurbana can only take place in accordance with the rite established by the Synod.

India’s prime minister will be in New York and Washington from 21 to 24 June, a visit described as “historic” by US officials. In fact, Delhi has nurtured this relationship for some time, favoured by the presence of a large Indian diaspora in the US. Its aim goes beyond containing China. Farwa Aamer, director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute, talked to AsiaNews about it.

A month after defeating the BJP, the new INC-led state government announced plans to scrap the anti-conversion law imposed by Hindu nationalists. Similar legislation remains in force in nine Indian states. Archbishop Machado hopes “other states will also follow suit and scrap their laws.”

Today's headlines: Philippines launches tourist tours to disputed territories on Spratly Islands. Indonesian Constitutional Court rejects request to change electoral system. Japanese opposition ready to file no-confidence vote against Kishida. Indian nun arrested on conversion charges released on bail. Last year nearly 3800 people died on migration routes from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe, the largest increase from Lebanon. With the vacations come an increase in children begging in Turkmenistan.

Violence between ethnic Meitei and Kuki continues in the northeastern state. Nine people die in Aigejang, a village in a "mixed" area not far from the state capital Imphal. More than 100 people have been killed so far since clashes broke out in early May. Young refugees brought to Karnataka will be able to continue their studies and seek work. For Archbishop Machado, hospitality is the way of showing solidarity with those who suffer.