4.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo area: JMA
Tokyo, July 31 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 on early Wednesday rocked the Tokyo metropolitan area, the country's weather agency said.
Venezuelan President blames opponent for post-election violence
Caracas, July 31 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blamed the opposition's presidential candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, for the post-election violence unleashed across the nation.
Iran, Egypt hope for speedy resumption of ties
Tehran, July 31 - Iran and Egypt have expressed hope that bilateral ties will be resumed as soon as possible.
Iranian President warns about ‘conspiracies’ against Iran-Saudi ties
Tehran, July 31 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned against conspiracies by "enemies and ill-wishers" to sow discord between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
SL’s largest party splits as 92 MPs pledge support to President Wickremesinghe’s candidacy
Colombo, July 31 - After deciding not to back President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's largest political party in parliament split into two with 92 lawmakers pledging support for his re-election.
Eurozone GDP up 0.3 per cent in Q2
Brussels, July 31 - Seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3 per cent in both the eurozone and the European Union (EU) area in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the previous quarter, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat.
Pezeshkian formally sworn in as Iran’s President, offers country’s cooperation in solving regional issues
Tehran, July 30 - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday was sworn in, in the presence of dignitaries from nearly 90 countries, to formally start his four-year term and announced a policy of "constructive and effective" engagement with the world while offering his
Algeria withdraws ambassador from France over recognition of Western Sahara autonomy plan
Algiers, July 30 - The Algerian government decided to withdraw its ambassador from France "immediately" in response to the French government's recognition of "Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara," announced the Algerian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
Beijing renews yellow alert for rainstorms
Beijing, July 30 - The Beijing Meteorological Observatory renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms on Tuesday, warning of heavy rainfall and secondary disasters in the city.
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.