Armed groups taking toll on civilian life in Colombia: UN
United Nations, July 25 - Humanitarians said they are concerned about armed groups in Colombia displacing or restricting the movement of civilians.
15 killed in migrant shipwreck off Mauritania
Nouakchott, July 25 - At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed.
UN launches $136 million flash appeal for drought-hit Malawi
United Nations, July 25 - The United Nations and its partners have launched a flash appeal seeking more than $136 million to assist people impacted by Malawi's devastating drought.
Trump calls Harris ‘Left Lunatic’ at campaign rally
New York, July 25 - In his first campaign rally after President Joe Biden quit the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris firmed up her position to become the Democratic Party candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump lit into her laying out his angles
Turkey nabs terrorist behind attack in Russia
Ankara, July 25 - A Russian terrorist who organised a bomb attack in Russia was captured in Turkey's southwestern port city of Bodrum, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
Moscow says Zelensky’s proposal on potential negotiations unreliable
Moscow, July 25 - Statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on potential negotiations with Russia lack credibility, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Eluned Morgan set to become new first Minister of Wales
London, July 25 - Eluned Morgan has become the new Welsh Labour leader and is set to be the next first Minister of Wales, the party confirmed.
Norway joins EU in sanctions against Israeli settlers
Oslo, July 25 - Norway has aligned with the European Union (EU) in imposing sanctions against Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank, a government statement said.
Indonesian President to start working in new capital soon
Jakarta, July 25 - Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to commence performing his official duties in the country's new capital Nusantara located on Kalimantan Island on July 28.
Welcome desire to conclude mutually beneficial FTA, PM Modi tells visiting UK Foreign Secretary
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday as both countries continue to unlock the full potential of their growing partnership in diverse fields.
Kamala Harris trumps Donald among Indian-Americans, shows Harris campaign internal poll
Washington, July 24 - Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the post of US President, has a 19 percentage point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in favourability ratings among Indian Americans, according to internal polling by the Harris campaign.
NORAD intercepts bombers from China, Russia off Alaskan coast
Washington, July 25 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has said that it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska from China and Russia.
Biden tells Americans he quit race to ‘unify his party’
Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party” with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal is larger than "personal ambition".
‘Passing the torch to new generation’, says Biden to Americans after exiting presidential race
Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden has said he is "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race to Americans for the first time on Wednesday night, in an Oval Office
‘Give us the tools, we will finish the job’, says Netanyahu to US lawmakers
Washington, July 25 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday told US lawmakers in a joint meeting of Congress that he was confident of securing the release of all hostages from Hamas's captivity and said "give us the tools and we will
Indonesia intensifies fight against illegal imports
Jakarta, July 24 - Indonesia is intensifying efforts to curb illegal imports and dumping practices to protect its domestic industrial sectors.
S Korea summons defence attache in US over alleged ‘inappropriate’ conduct
Seoul, July 24 - The Defence Ministry of South Korea said on Wednesday that it has summoned a defence attache stationed at the South Korean Embassy in the United States for questioning over alleged "inappropriate" behaviour.
Italian Air Force jet crashes during Ex Pitch Black in Australia, pilot safe
Darwin, July 24 - An Italian Air Force Eurofighter 2000 Typhoon jet crashed on Wednesday during the ongoing multi-nation Exercise Pitch Black - Australia's biggest international air combat training activity - after encountering an "unknown issue" during a training flight.
South Korean space agency to spend 380.8 billion won to build 3 industrial parks
Seoul, July 24 - The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) on Wednesday said that it will spend 380.8 billion won ( equivalent to $274.8 million) for the next seven years to build three industrial parks for the space industry.
Will further strengthen our friendship with India: Bhutanese PM after meeting Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Wednesday said their visit will further strengthen the friendship ties between Bhutan and Bharat, as they wrapped up the three-day visit to Gujarat where they also