South African President signs into law Climate Change Bill
Johannesburg, July 24 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Bill, which seeks to set out a national response to climate change, including mitigation and adaptation actions, the presidency said.
China activates emergency response to floods, typhoon
Beijing, July 24 - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters have activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding and a typhoon in the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang.
UK to close migrant barge amid Labour govt asylum overhaul
London, July 24 - The contract for the Bibby Stockholm barge, which has been used by the previous Conservative-led government to house asylum seekers off the coast of Dorset in southwestern England, will not be renewed from the end of January 2025 as
Death toll in Ethiopia landslide rises to 229
Addis Ababa, July 24 - The death toll from the landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229, the local government said.
Ukraine extends martial law till November
Kiev, July 24 - Ukraine's Parliament has extended martial law in the country until November 9, said Parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
Sri Lanka to implement national social protection policy
Colombo, July 24 - The Sri Lanka Cabinet has approved the implementation of a national social protection policy, the government's Information Department said.
26 civilians killed by terrorists in Mali
Bamako, July 24 - At least 26 people were killed late last week in an attack by armed terrorist groups at the village of Dembo in central Mali, according to local officials.
7 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids in West Bank: Sources
Ramallah, July 24 - The Israeli military and police have killed seven Palestinians in two clashes in the West Bank, said Palestinian sources.
84 development projects implemented in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 24 - The construction of 84 devolvement and maintenance projects has been implemented in east Afghanistan's Khost province, the country's Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development said in a statement.
FTA in focus during UK Foreign Secretary’s flying Delhi visit
New Delhi, July 24 - Talks on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will feature majorly during UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's flying visit to New Delhi on Wednesday.
US Secret Service chief quits over Trump assassination bid
Washington, July 23, - US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle tendered her resignation on Tuesday, a day after she faced brutal bipartisan grilling at a Congressional hearing on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President, at an
Russia adds 15 British nationals to sanctions list
Moscow, July 23 - Russia has widened its sanctions list and imposed restrictions on 15 more British citizens, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
Kenya beefs up security at main airport ahead of protests
Nairobi, July 23 - Kenyan authorities on Tuesday heightened security in and around the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the capital of Nairobi, the country's main airport, ahead of anti-government protests.
Global tech outage continues disrupting US air travel for fourth consecutive day
Los Angeles, July 23 - The global tech outage continued to wreak havoc on US air travel Monday with hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded at airports across the nation, four days after the incident caused widespread flight cancellations and
UN envoy says Yemen rival parties agreed to de-escalate economic crisis
Sanaa, July 23 - The Yemeni government and the Houthi group agreed to end the banking dispute and resume flights from Houthi-held capital Sanaa, in a deal mediated by Saudi Arabia, the UN envoy for Yemen said in a statement on Tuesday.
Laos moves to enhance tour guides’ skills to promote tourism
Vientiane, July 23 - The Laos government has provided training courses for domestic tour guides to ensure they are sufficiently knowledgeable about the Southeast Asian nation's history and culture, while boosting the number of guides amid surging visitor arrivals.
Estonia’s new government takes office
Tallinn, July 23 - The members of Estonia's new government, led by Kristen Michal, took the oath of office in front of the parliament on Tuesday.
Sydney Airport records 6.4 per cent rise in passenger traffic
Sydney, July 23 - Australia's Sydney Airport has seen 9.7 million travelers passing through its terminals in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, representing a 6.4-per cent increase from the same period last year, but still falling short of its pre-Covid levels.
Kamala Harris secures majority of delegates, Trump campaign targets her on ‘border invasion’
Washington, July 23 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of the majority of Democratic delegates who will formally elect her as the party's nominee for president at the convention in August as the Trump campaign prepared to hold her responsible
Four killed as plane with 19 people on board crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Four people were killed after a plane with 19 people on board crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.