Hamas leader, Egyptian intel head discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Gaza, June 30 - Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh discussed with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel the course of ongoing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Iraq rejects US congressman’s comments against Iraqi judiciary chief
Baghdad, June 30 - The Iraqi Foreign Ministry rebuked the threat by a US congressman to designate Faiq Zidan, head of Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), as a "tool of Iranian influence" in Iraq.
North Korea condemns joint military exercise by South Korea, US, Japan
Seoul, June 30 - North Korea vowed Sunday to take "offensive and overwhelming countermeasures" to protect its sovereignty as it condemned South Korea, the US and Japan for their recent joint military exercises.
Wildfire breaks out on Mount Parnitha near Athens
Athens, June 30 - A wildfire broke out on Mount Parnitha, north of Athens, prompting a large response from local fire brigade.
Japan’s antitrust watchdog to issue warning to Toyota subsidiary
Tokyo, June 30 - Japan's antitrust watchdog plans to issue a warning to a Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary after discovering it forced subcontractors to store auto parts molds without paying the costs, local media reported on Sunday.
Canadian airline WestJet cancels 235 more flights amid strike
Vancouver, June 30 - Canada's second-largest airline, the WestJet Group, has announced an additional 235 flight cancellations due to a strike by its aircraft maintenance engineers.
40 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza: Health authorities
Gaza, June 30 - At least 40 Palestinians were killed and 224 others injured in Israeli attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to health authorities controlled by Hamas.
5 killed in mudslide in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, June 30 - Five people have died as a result of a mudflow in southern Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
Iran’s next president to be elected in runoff between Pezeshkian, Jalili
Tehran, June 30 - The final result of Iran's 14th presidential election will be decided in a runoff between top contenders Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili on July 5, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami.
Gunmen attack ballot box convoy in Iran, killing 2 police officers
Tehran, June 30 - Two policemen were killed in an attack by armed assailants targeting a vehicle carrying a ballot box in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, following the first round of Iran's 14th presidential election, the media reported.
1,500 kg illicit drugs seized, 120 offenders arrested in Afghanistan
Zaranj (Afghanistan), June 29 - Afghan police seized 1,500 kg of illicit drugs, including opium and heroin, and arrested 120 alleged drug smugglers from Afghanistan's Nimroz province over the past six months, the provincial police office said in a statement on Saturday.
Central CPI(M) leadership blames LS poll debacle on anti-CM Vijayan wave
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - The CPI(M) national leadership has laid the blame for the party’s recent debacle in the Lok Sabha polls at the door of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his improper conduct in public.
India’s manufacturing activity surges in June, hiring at 19-year high
New Delhi, July 1 - India's manufacturing activity picked up momentum in June on the back of rising consumer demand leading to the fastest rate of hiring in 19 years, according to HSBC's final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P
Kerala Police chief caught in ‘property’ sale case, court attaches property
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - Days after state police chief (SPC) Sheikh Darvesh Saheb was given a year’s extension by the Kerala government, a court here ordered the attachment of a property owned by his wife following a complaint of breach of contract.
Indian Army on path of transformation, aspires to be Atmanirbhar: Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, July 1 - The Indian Army is on the path of transformation and aspires to be 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) as it is ready and capable of facing all current and future security challenges, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, a
Sensex, Nifty trade higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 1 - Indian equity indices opened in the green on Monday following positive global cues. At 9:40 a.m., Sensex was at 79,197, up 165 points or 0.21 per cent and Nifty was at 24,069, up 58 points or 0.22 per cent.
Didi’s Bengal unsafe for women, says BJP chief
New Delhi, July 1 - BJP national president J.P. Nadda on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal over a chilling video of a man beating up a woman on a street as a crowd watches.
PM Modi celebrates Venkaiah Naidu on his 75th birthday
New Delhi, July 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official X handle to extend his wishes to former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
‘Committed to improving health infrastructure’, PM Modi greets doctors
New Delhi, July 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the NDA government was committed to improving the health infrastructure in the country.
Amarnath Yatra: 28,534 perform ‘darshan’ in two days
Jammu, July 1 - Another batch of 6,461 Yatris left for Kashmir from here on Monday while 28,534 pilgrims performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last two days.