Australian shipwreck found 55 years after maritime disaster
Canberra, July 25 - Researchers from Australia's national science agency have solved one of the country's biggest maritime mysteries by discovering the wreck of a ship that sank over 50 years ago.
Australia announces sanctions on Israelis over West Bank violence
Canberra, July 25 - The Australian government on Thursday announced sanctions on some Israelis involved in settler violence in the West Bank, the first time the country has imposed such punishment against Israelis over settlement activity.
OPEC receives compensation plans for overproduction from Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia
Vienna, July 25 - The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat said that it received compensation plans from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Russia for their overproduced oil volumes in the first half of 2024.
NSA Doval attends state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, holds talks on strengthening India-Vietnam strategic ties
Hanoi, July 25 - National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong, the General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam who passed away on July 19, in Hanoi on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Laos as India deepens ties with ASEAN
Vientiane, July 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Laotian capital of Vientiane on Thursday afternoon to participate in the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format of ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),
Slovakia may retaliate against Ukraine over oil transit issue: President
Prague, July 25 - Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini said that his country might take retaliatory measures against Ukraine for its recent decision to cut off oil supplies from the Russian company Lukoil to Slovakia.
Dutch court endorses 5.6 billion euro submarine deal with France
The Hague, July 25 - A Dutch court ruled in favour of the Dutch government's decision to order four new submarines from France's Naval Group, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a German contender.
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".