Trump receives Netanyahu, wife at Mar-a-Lago
Washington, July 26 - Former US President Donald Trump welcomed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, calling out "Come on in, come on in".
Czech Republic to begin high-speed rail construction in 2025
Prague, July 26 - The Czech Republic is set to embark on the construction of high-speed railway (HSR) lines next year, Transport Minister Martin Kupka announced on Friday.
Malaysia’s median monthly wages up 9.4 per cent to 610 USD in March
Kuala Lumpur, July 26 - The median monthly wages of the formal sector in Malaysia rose 9.4 per cent year on year to 2,844 ringgit (610 US dollars) in March 2024, official data showed Friday.
Slovenia nominates Tomaz Vesel for European Commissioner
Ljubljana, July 26 - The Slovenian centre-left government on Friday nominated Tomaz Vesel, a former head of the national Court of Audit, as its candidate for European Commissioner.
EU mobilizes support to combat wildfires across southern Europe
Helsinki, July 26 - Amid escalating wildfire threats in southern Europe, the European Union (EU) has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to support the most affected regions.
Russia’s central bank raises key interest rate to 18 per cent
Moscow, July 26 - Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points from 16 to 18 per cent, it said in a statement Friday.
Afghan Deputy PM lays foundation stone of modern lounge at Kabul airport
Kabul, July 26 - Afghan caretaker government's Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar laid the foundation stone of a new modern lounge at the Kabul International Airport on Thursday, reported the state-run Bakhtar news agency on Friday.
France’s TGV train services resume after arson attack disruptions
Paris, July 26 - France's TGV high-speed train services are gradually resuming after severe disruptions caused by arson attacks, with one-third of the trains expected to be operational by Friday afternoon, announced the resigning Minister for Transport, Patrice Vergriete.
Vietnam’s port system able to handle world’s largest ships
Hanoi, July 26 - Vietnam's port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines, Vietnam News Agency reported Friday, citing the Vietnam Maritime Administration.
Fiji plans to introduce drug testing kits in schools
Suva, July 26 - Fiji's Education Ministry is working with other ministries and departments to introduce drug testing kits in schools.
Guinean presidency says political transition will not end on December 31
Conakry, July 26 - The date of December 31, 2024, will not mark the end of the transition that began in Guinea after the army seized power on September 5, 2021, Amara Camara, secretary general of the Guinean presidency, said Thursday.
Myanmar floods displace 1,30,000; Magway region most affected
Yangon, July 26 - Over 1,30,000 people from over 33,000 households have been affected by floods across regions and states in Myanmar in July, according to a disaster management official on Friday.
PM Modi to visit Kyiv in August, his first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022
New Delhi, July 27 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Kyiv in August, his first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 24, 2022, sources said.
Welcome desire to conclude mutually beneficial FTA, PM Modi tells visiting UK Foreign Secretary
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. “A pleasure to meet UK FS David Lammy. Appreciate the priority
Construction of major highway, new bridge starts in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 26 - Afghan authorities have launched the construction of a major highway and a bridge in south Afghanistan's Helmand province to link the provincial capital Lashkar Gah and the western Herat city, state-run news agency Bakhtar reported on Friday.
Sri Lanka establishes new division in police to address legal issues faced by investors, exporters
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has set up a new division in the police to address legal issues faced by investors and exporters and to provide them with additional security in the future, the country's Export Development Board (EDB) quoted a state
ASEAN cornerstone of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indo-Pacific vision: EAM Jaishankar
Vientiane, July 26 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated Friday that ASEAN remains the cornerstone of India's 'Act East' policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for US President
Washington, July 26 - Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, on Friday, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidential race.
South Korea, US, UK issue joint advisory on North Korean cyber group activities
Seoul, July 26 - South Korea's cybersecurity authority has issued a joint advisory with its US and UK counterparts against a North Korean cyber group's espionage campaign, targeting classified information in defence, aerospace, nuclear and engineering sectors.
World Bank approves development loan for Romania
Bucharest, July 26 - The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a development loan totalling 599.1 million euros ($650.5 million) for Romania to support its economic and environmental sustainability.