Growing US debt unlikely to deter Washington’s militaristic ambitions: Kremlin
Moscow, July 30 - A growing national debt will most likely have no effect on the militaristic ambitions of the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
Bevy of foreign dignitaries in Iran for President Pezeshkian’s inauguration
Tehran, July 30 - Presidents, Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, and other senior leaders of various countries have reached Iran to attend the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday evening.
India and Vietnam to deepen strategic ties during Vietnamese PM’s New Delhi visit
New Delhi, July 30 - Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will arrive in New Delhi late Tuesday evening on a three-day State Visit which is expected to further strengthen the age-old historical and civilisational ties between the two countries.
UK mass stabbings: British PM Starmer to visit Southport
London, July 30 - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit Southport on Tuesday where two children were killed and nine others were injured - six of them still in a critical condition - during a knife attack on Monday morning.
North Korea appoints new top envoys to Vietnam, Singapore
Seoul, July 30 - North Korea appointed new ambassadors to Vietnam and Singapore on Tuesday after years of delay due to the North's COVID-19-related border shutdown.
More Australians gambling at risky levels: Reports
Canberra, July 30 - The number of Australians who gamble at risky levels is on the rise, new data has shown.
Iran, Gambia resume ties after nearly 14 years
Tehran, July 30 - Iran and the Gambia resumed their diplomatic relations, almost 14 years after cutting ties.
Uzbekistan proposes development of new types of tourism
Tashkent, July 30 - The Agency for Strategic Reforms under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the State Committee for Tourism, has prepared a draft resolution on the development of tourism in Uzbekistan, the agency press service reported.
Philippines and US hold 2+2 dialogue in Manila
Manila, July 30 - The US and the Philippines held a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) on Tuesday in Manila.
Australia and New Zealand hold 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers Dialogue
Brisbane, July 30 - Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday called for a "rapid and effective global response" to climate change in this "critical decade" while expressing their commitment to working together with Pacific partners to ensure the resilience and prosperity of the
New Zealand, Indonesia to enhance cooperation in various fields
Wellington, July 30 - New Zealand and Indonesia launched a plan of action on Tuesday which sets a course for intensified cooperation to guide bilateral ties over the next five years.
Iran rejects claims of seeking to influence US election
Tehran, July 30 - Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York has rejected claims by US intelligence officials that Tehran sought to influence the US presidential election, the official news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia
Ulan Bator, July 30 - A suspected bubonic plague case has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Govi-Altai, according to local media on Tuesday.
Australian PM advises citizens to leave Lebanon
Canberra, July 30 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged all Australians in Lebanon to leave the country.
US national debt surpasses $35 trillion for first time
Washington, July 30 - The US federal government's total public debt has surpassed $35 trillion for the first time, again sparking concerns about the nation's escalating debt problem and its implications for the US economy.
South Korean parliament passes four contentious broadcasting bills
Seoul, July 30 - The opposition-controlled National Assembly passed the last of four contentious broadcasting bills aimed at reducing the government's influence over public broadcasters on Tuesday, ending a six-day filibuster by the ruling party.
Biden calls for US Supreme Court reform to ‘restore faith’
Washington, July 30 - US President Joe Biden has announced a plan to reform the Supreme Court, saying that he looked forward to working with Congress to prevent the abuse of presidential power and "restore faith" in the nation's highest court.
Slovak PM threatens to suspend diesel supplies to Ukraine
Prague, July 30 - The Slovak refinery Slovnaft will suspend the supplies of diesel to Ukraine if the transit of Russian oil via Ukraine to Slovakia is not resumed soon, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.
As students resume protests in Bangladesh, Guterres calls for ‘calm, restraint’
United Nations, July 30 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for "calm and restraint" as students resumed their protests that were suspended last week, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Quad ministers welcome India hosting upcoming summit
New York, July 30 - The Quad foreign ministers have said that they look forward to India hosting the Quad Leaders' Summit later this year – a meeting with added symbolism because it will be one of Joe Biden's last presidential travels abroad.