‘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
South Korean hospitals required to set up side rooms for dignified deaths
Seoul, July 24 - Hospitals with more than 300 beds will be required to establish at least one room for patients near death to stay and prepare for the end of their life with dignity, the South Korean Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations
New Delhi, July 24 - India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
All eyes on Laos as ASEAN meetings begin in Vientiane
Vientiane, July 24 - The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had an Interface with the representatives of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, on Wednesday.
18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
Hydrothermal explosion in US Yellowstone National Park damages boardwalk
Los Angeles, July 24 - A hydrothermal explosion occurred at a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States, damaging a boardwalk and forcing the closure of the area.
South Korea’s opposition party urges new PPP leader to cooperate in passing bill on Marine’s death
Seoul, July 24 - The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea on Wednesday urged the newly elected ruling party leader to show his commitment to the public by endorsing a controversial bill mandating a special counsel probe into the military's response
Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics
Paris, July 24 - French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will not pick a new prime minister before the end of the Olympic Games to avoid "disorder", local media reported.
‘Olympian truce’ or stasis in France amid continuing political gridlock?
New Delhi, July 24 - It has been a fortnight-plus since the second round of the French parliamentary elections, and the country -- on the surface -- appears the same.
Vietnam’s e-commerce boasts highest annual growth in ASEAN
Hanoi, July 24 - Vietnam's e-commerce market has boasted an average annual growth rate of 16-30 per cent over the past four years, the highest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, local media VOV reported.
UN chief welcomes declaration on strengthening unity by Palestinian factions
United Nations, July 24 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration on ending division and strengthening unity signed by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing, a spokesman said.
Floods paralyse Philippine capital, many provinces
Manila, July 24 - Continuous rains triggered by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding that paralysed the Philippine capital Manila and many parts of the main Luzon Island on Wednesday.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office.
Thousands of Gazans on move again, following Israel’s evacuation orders: UN
United Nations, July 24 - After recent evacuation orders, Gazans abandoned shelter in parts of the north and the south, moving so quickly that some left without belongings, UN humanitarians said.