UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
London, Aug 2 - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport on Monday.
For first time, UNSC to discuss reforming itself: Council President
United Nations, Aug 2 - For the first time, the UN Security Council will discuss reforming itself with the aim of building momentum for the long-stalled reform process, Council President Michael Imran Kanu has said.
Biden calls swap of prisoners a ‘feat of diplomacy’
Washington, Aug 2 - American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan were released by Russia on Thursday in an exchange of prisoners that has been described as the largest since the height of the Cold War.
Putin meets Russians freed after prisoner swap at Moscow airport
Moscow, Aug 2 - President Vladimir Putin late on Thursday met Russian citizens, who were detained in foreign countries and returned to their homeland after a prisoners' exchange deal, at Vnukovo Airport here.
Japanese Parliamentary delegation calls on EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Aug 1 - A Japanese parliamentary and business delegation led by Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of House of Representatives of Japan, met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi as both countries continue to further strengthen their growing partnership.
JD(S) will take part in padyatra; Kumaraswamy will inaugurate it on Aug 3: BJP
Bengaluru, Aug 1 - The BJP announced on Thursday that the JD(S) would take part in the joint padyatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru seeking resignation of CM Siddaramaiah over allegations of corruption.
Vietnam’s gold demand hits highest level since 2014
Hanoi, Aug 1 - Gold bar and coin demand in Vietnam in the first half of this year reached 26 tonnes, the highest level since 2014, Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday, citing the World Gold Council's Q2 2024 Gold Demand Trends report.
Bank of England cuts interest rate to 5 percent
London, Aug 1 - The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut its benchmark interest rate to five per cent, the United Kingdom's (UK) central bank said in a statement on Thursday.
Textile factory resumes operation in Afghanistan
Kabul, Aug 1 - The operation of a textile plant in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province was resumed after more than two decades of suspension, General Director of the plant Mawlawi Mohammad Salim Sabir said on Thursday.
SC suggests identifying ‘creamy layer’ in SC-STs
New Delhi, Aug 1 - The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested the application of the "creamy layer" principle to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for availing benefits of affirmative action.
‘Marathi Mulga’ Swapnil gives Maha 2nd Olympic medal in 72 years; Kolhapur erupts in joy
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Aug 1 - There couldn’t have been a better pre-birthday gift for himself and the country as shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the bronze in men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday -- scripting history by bagging
Confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease soar up to 60 in Melbourne
Sydney, Aug 1 - Authorities said on Thursday that a major outbreak of Legionnaires' disease resulted in 60 confirmed cases in the Australian state of Victoria.
Indian nationals ‘strongly advised’ to leave Lebanon
Beirut, Aug 1 - India on Thursday "strongly advised" all its nationals to leave Lebanon in view of the "potential threats in the region" due to escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
South Korea proposes providing humanitarian aid to North Korea over flood damage
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea on Thursday proposed providing humanitarian aid to North Korea over damage from the recent downpours in its northern border areas along the Amnok River, as the North is believed to have sustained huge casualties.
Former vice president of China Development Bank expelled from CPC
Beijing, Aug 1 - Li Jiping, a former vice president of China Development Bank, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) due to serious violations of discipline and laws.
Major Southeast Asia economies to see promising growth in 10 years: Report
Singapore, Aug 1 - The top six economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, will grow at an annual average rate of 5.1 per cent over the next 10 years, according to a report issued on Thursday.
Top South Korean, Australian military officials hold talks on security cooperation
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea's top military officer held video talks with his new Australian counterpart on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
South Korea’s Presidential office holds meeting to discuss Middle East tensions
Seoul, Aug 1 - The South Korean presidential office said on Thursday it held a meeting to discuss the impact of rising tensions in the Middle East on the domestic economy and security.
South Korea, US hold 1st-ever tabletop exercise on integrating nuclear, conventional capabilities
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea and the United States staged their first-ever table-top exercise on integrating Seoul's advanced conventional forces with Washington's nuclear capabilities this week to better respond to North Korea's nuclear threats, officials said Thursday.
Australia disappointed by Japan’s decision to expand whaling target list
Canberra, Aug 1 - The Australian government has denounced Japan's decision to expand its commercial whaling.