UNHCR to reduce workforce in Lebanon amid budget constraints
Beirut, July 23 - The United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that it will reduce its workforce in Lebanon by eliminating some jobs due to budget constraints, the media reported.
Kremlin awaits ‘concrete action’ following Zelensky’s proposal on negotiations
Moscow, July 23 - Moscow will wait for concrete actions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, while commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal of possible talks with Russia.
4.7-magnitude quake jolts Turkey
Istanbul, July 23 - A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey's northwestern province of Canakkale, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).
South Africa aims to use BRICS platform to boost trade: Official
Johannesburg, July 23 - South Africa will attend the 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting later this week in Moscow, Russia, to seek trade and investment opportunities, a government official said.
Death toll rises to 14 after flash flood in China
Chengdu, July 22 - Rescue workers have found the bodies of 14 people following a rain-triggered flash flood in southwest China's Sichuan Province, with 25 others still missing, local authorities said on Monday evening.
Coalition in Bulgaria refuses president’s proposal to form government
Sofia, July 22 - The We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB) coalition, the second largest group in Bulgaria's National Assembly, refused the president's proposal to form a government on Monday.
German exports to non-EU countries down 2.6 per cent in June
Berlin, July 22 - German exports to countries outside the European Union (EU) continued to fall in June, declining by 2.6 per cent month-on-month to 58 billion euros (63.2 billion US dollars), according to the country's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Monday.
Indonesia’s nature reserve welcomes new baby orangutan
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia has welcomed a new baby Sumatran orangutan, born at Orangutan Reintroduction Center in Jantho Nature Reserve in the Aceh province.
Kristen Michal authorised to form new Estonian government
Tallinn, July 22 - The Parliament of Estonia (Riigikogu) on Monday gave Kristen Michal, the Reform Party's candidate for prime minister, a mandate to form a new government.
Vietnam’s seaport capacity to reach 1.4 billion tonnes by 2030
Hanoi, July 22 - Vietnam's cargo output through seaports is expected to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tons by 2030, according to the country's detailed planning of seaports, harbours and water areas towards 2050 submitted by the Ministry of Transport.
Heavy security in Uganda ahead of planned protest in Kampala
Kampala, July 22 - Ugandan security agencies have had heavy deployment ahead of an anti-corruption protest in the capital city of Kampala, a police spokesperson said here Monday.
Indonesia stresses commitment to local community involvement in developing SEZ
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia's state-owned company Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) on Monday emphasised its commitment to encouraging local community participation in developing the Mandalika special economic zone (SEZ) in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara province.
Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils decide to field candidate for Presidential election
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka’s Tamil political parties have decided to field a common candidate to represent minority Tamils at the upcoming Presidential election slated to be held in September.
250,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar
Yangon, July 22 - Myanmar police seized 250,000 stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar's Shan State, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Monday.
Kamala Harris moves to lock nomination for President
Washington, July 22 - US Vice President Kamala Harris is moving swiftly to lock up the Democratic party nomination for President after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race under mounting pressure from those sceptical of his chances.
Iran hosts joint naval drill in Caspian Sea
Tehran, July 22 - A joint naval drill kicked off on Monday in the Caspian Sea to ensure shipping security and safety in the region, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Tanzanian President replaces foreign, information ministers
Zanzibar, July 22 - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has replaced the country's foreign and information ministers in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
Japan-US to hold 2+2 talks in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 22 - Japan and the United States will be holding Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee (Japan-US 2+2) talks and the Japan-US Ministerial Meeting on Extended Deterrence during the two-day visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to
Flood victims in central Myanmar receive aid from donors
Yangon, July 22 - As devastating floods sweep through central Myanmar, thousands of affected residents are receiving badly needed aid, including food, clothing and shelter, from donors and rescuers.
S Korea, Albania discuss ways for stronger security cooperation, new techs
Seoul, July 22 - South Korea and Albania discussed ways to enhance cooperation on security, new technologies, and the overall economy, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.