EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Australian counterpart ahead of Quad meet
New Delhi, July 29 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss the bilateral relations between India and Australia.
Google interfering with US presidential election, alleges Elon Musk
New Delhi, July 29 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday attacked Sundar Pichai-run Google, saying if the search giant is interfering with the US Presidential election, they are going to face "a lot of trouble".
Russia to counter US missile deployment in Germany: Putin
St. Petersburg, July 29 - Russia will take corresponding countermeasures if the US deploys long-range weapons in Germany, President Vladimir Putin has said.
There must be immediate steps towards ceasefire in Gaza: UK PM to Israeli Prez
Paris, July 29 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Paris and told him that there must be "immediate steps towards a ceasefire" in Gaza.
US in ‘continuous discussions’ with Israel, Lebanon after rocket attack
Washington, July 29 - The US has said that it has been in "continuous discussions" with Israeli and Lebanese counterparts since the horrific rocket attack that on Saturday killed at least 12 children playing soccer in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
Israel reviews attack plan against Lebanon’s Hezbollah over deadly rocket strike
Jerusalem, July 29 - Israel's security cabinet gathered on Sunday night to deliberate on retaliation measures against Hezbollah following a rocket strike on Saturday that killed 12 youngsters in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, according to Israeli officials, despite international appeals to prevent further
Quad Foreign Ministers call on Japanese PM in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 29 - Quad Foreign Ministers, including India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, jointly called on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following their meeting in Tokyo on Monday afternoon.
South Korea calls for sending ‘united message’ against North Korea nukes at ASEAN-led gathering
Seoul, July 27 - South Korea's top diplomat called for sending a "united message" against North Korea's nuclear development program at a foreign ministerial gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday.
Will not tolerate any North Korean provocations: South Korean PM
Seoul, July 27 - South Korea will not tolerate any provocations from North Korea, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Saturday, as the country marked the 71st anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War.
Japan’s mine associated with wartime forced labour listed as UNESCO World Heritage
Seoul, July 27 - Japan's former gold mine, associated with Korea's wartime forced labour, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Saturday, South Korea's foreign ministry said, after Tokyo agreed to reflect the entire history of the location.
North Korea says ‘kindred’ ties with China to be ‘firmly’ carried forward
Seoul, July 27 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said "kindred" relations with China will be "firmly" carried forward as he visited a monument symbolising bilateral ties, state media reported on Saturday, amid suspected signs of strain between the traditionally friendly countries.
Harris narrows gap with Trump in presidential race: Media poll
Washington, July 27 - The US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is incredibly close, showed a new media poll, revealing a surge in support for Harris among non-white voters and a significant rise in enthusiasm among Democrats for her campaign.
Japanese life expectancy rises for first time in 3 years
Tokyo, July 27 - The average life expectancy of Japanese people rose in 2023 for the first time in three years, due to a decline in deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, government data showed.
Typhoon Gaemi brings heavy rainfall to China, over 27,000 relocated
Beijing, July 27 - More than 27,000 residents in northeastern China's Liaoning Province have been safely relocated in response to Typhoon Gaemi.
G20 calls for fairer global tax system
Rio De Janeiro, July 27 - Finance ministers and central bank presidents of the Group of Twenty (G20) concluded their third meeting in Rio de Janeiro, adopting a joint communique that calls for a more just, stable, and efficient international tax system.
Major Australian uranium deposit to be incorporated into national park: PM Albanese
Canberra, July 27 - A northern Australian site previously designated for uranium mining will be included in a national park to protect its Indigenous cultural heritage, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced.
Biden to announce Supreme Court reform plans next week
Washington, July 27 - US President Joe Biden intends to present a significant proposal aimed at reforming the Supreme Court on Monday, the media reported.
Jordan’s King, US President discuss efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza
Amman, July 27 - King Abdullah II of Jordan and US President Joe Biden discussed efforts to achieve an immediate and enduring ceasefire in Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis in the region.
UN continues providing aid supplies to landslide-hit Ethiopia
United Nations, July 27 - Humanitarians said that the United Nations and its partners are continuing to support the Ethiopian government in responding to the devastating landslides in the south of the country.
S. Korean military vetting info leak of agents spying on N. Korea
Seoul, July 27 - The South Korean military is conducting an investigation into a leak of personal information of agents assigned to an intelligence unit tasked with spying on North Korea, sources said Saturday.