Tanzanian President replaces foreign, information ministers
Zanzibar, July 22 - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has replaced the country's foreign and information ministers in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
Japan-US to hold 2+2 talks in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 22 - Japan and the United States will be holding Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee (Japan-US 2+2) talks and the Japan-US Ministerial Meeting on Extended Deterrence during the two-day visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to
Flood victims in central Myanmar receive aid from donors
Yangon, July 22 - As devastating floods sweep through central Myanmar, thousands of affected residents are receiving badly needed aid, including food, clothing and shelter, from donors and rescuers.
S Korea, Albania discuss ways for stronger security cooperation, new techs
Seoul, July 22 - South Korea and Albania discussed ways to enhance cooperation on security, new technologies, and the overall economy, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
Philippines bans online gaming firms
Manila, July 22 - Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Monday ordered a ban on online gambling firms operating in the country.
Chief Russian Prosecutor visits North Korea for first time
Pyongyang, July 22 - In a first, Russia's Prosecutor General is visiting North Korea as the two countries continue to bolster ties following the summit meeting between their top leaders last month.
Japan: Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services partially halted after derailment
Tokyo, July 22 - Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended on Monday following an overnight derailment accident involving maintenance vehicles, the operator said.
Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 2.4 per cent in June
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka's inflation increased to 2.4 per cent in June from 1.6 per cent reported in May, according to the national consumer price index, the Department of Census and Statistics said on Monday.
Typhoon Prapiroon brings rainstorms, strong gusts to China
Beijing, July 22 - South China's island province of Hainan witnessed rainstorms and gusty winds from Sunday to Monday morning due to Typhoon Prapiroon, the fourth typhoon of the year, according to local meteorological authorities.
Cambodian FM to attend ASEAN meeting in Laos
Phnom Penh, July 22 - Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea will take part in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings in Vientiane, capital of Laos, from Wednesday to Saturday, the country's foreign ministry said on
Singapore delivers fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
Singapore, July 22 - Singapore held a ceremony on Monday to hand over about 300 tonnes of canned sardines and 1,000 tonnes of rice to Gaza, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Another Hindu temple in Canada vandalised, MP calls for action
New Delhi, July 23 - A Hindu temple in Alberta’s capital Edmonton was vandalised with “hateful graffiti” on Tuesday. This incident adds to the series of attacks that have happened recently on Hindu establishments in Canada.
Guterres has ‘serious concern’ over Bangladesh deploying UN-marked vehicles during riots: Spokesperson
United Nations, July 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed "serious concern" over reports that authorities had deployed vehicles with UN markings during the Bangladesh riots, his Spokesperson said.
Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Harris
Washington, July 23 - Vice-President Kamala Harris on Monday kicked off her presidential campaign, saying of her Republican rival that "I know Donald Trump's type" from dealing with cheats, fraudsters and abusers of women in her previous career as a public prosecutor.
Kamala Harris calls Biden’s achievements ‘unmatched’ in first remarks
Washington, July 22 - US President Joe Biden’s legacy of achievements was "unmatched" in modern history, Vice-President Kamala Harris said Monday in her first public remarks after taking over the presidential ticket from him.
Trump’s assassination attempt most significant operational failure in decades: Secret Service chief
Washington, July 22 - US Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told lawmakers at a hearing that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was the “most significant operational failure” for the agency in decades.
Democrats’ challenge is to quickly translate Kamala Harris’s unshakeable support into nomination
New York, July 22 - US Vice President Kamala Harris has amassed nearly unshakeable support for her to become the Democratic Party's presidential candidate and as the election looms just 105 days away, the party’s challenge now is to find a mechanism to
Malnutrition remains a significant issue in Pacific: UNICEF
Suva, July 22 - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch said that while under-five mortality rates in the Pacific are generally stable, there are concerning trends as malnutrition remains a significant issue among countries.
Unification council vows efforts to let North Koreans realise Seoul’s efforts
Seoul, July 22 - Tae Yong-ho, the new Secretary General of the presidential advisory council on unification, on Monday, vowed efforts to let North Koreans understand South Korea's efforts to craft a peaceful unification vision based on a national consensus.
Poverty rate in Philippines declines to 15.5 per cent in 2023
Manila, July 22 - The Philippines' poverty rate declined to 15.5 per cent in 2023 from 18.1 per cent in 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Monday.