Israel remains America’s ‘indispensable ally’ regardless who becomes next US President: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, July 22 - As he left for a significant diplomatic visit to the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his country will remain America's "indispensable and strong ally in the Middle East" irrespective of who wins the
African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting
Accra, July 22 - The African Union (AU) opened its sixth mid-year coordination meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, calling for peace and solidarity in the continent.
South Korean hospitals to hire 7,700 new trainee doctors amid standoff
Seoul, July 22 - Hospitals in South Korea are set to begin hiring about 7,700 trainee doctors on Monday. However, medical professors have warned of boycotting their training programmes in protest of the government's push to accept the resignations of striking trainees.
Trump questions Biden’s fitness to continue as President after leaving race
New York, July 22 -Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned Joe Biden’s fitness to continue as president after he dropped his re-election bid.
Kamala Harris stands to make history again as Biden drops out, endorses her
Washington, July 22 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris stands once again on the edge of history in a political career replete with milestones.
Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla trade barbs as Biden quits presidential race
San Francisco, July 22 - Elon Musk and ace venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Monday got engaged in a public spat on X social media platform after US President Joe Biden dropped out of the US Presidential race.
Australian govt launches campaign to end elder abuse
Canberra, July 22 - The Australian government has launched a new campaign to end elder abuse.
Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race
New Delhi, July 22 - With US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, stock markets worldwide, including in Asia, may see a volatile period ahead, experts said on Monday.
Iraqi PM urges halt to attacks against Palestine, Lebanon
Baghdad, July 22 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has stressed the urgent need to halt the attacks against Lebanon and Palestine and called for concerted efforts to prevent the escalation of regional conflict.
Israeli delegation to attend new round of ceasefire talks in Qatar: PM’s office
Jerusalem, July 22 - The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that an Israeli delegation will visit Qatar later this week to resume negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal.
Iran’s Supreme leader calls for ‘constructive’ interaction between Parliament, new govt
Tehran, July 22 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has called for "constructive" interaction between the country's Parliament and the new government.
4.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan’s Ibaraki: JMA
Tokyo, July 22 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 on Monday struck the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, just northeast of Tokyo, the country's weather agency said.
Israeli leaders thank Biden for ‘steadfast support’ after he quits presidential race
Tel Aviv, July 22 -Israeli political leaders have expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden for his backing of Israel throughout his long career after the Democratic incumbent announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, media reports said.
Israeli settlers injure 3 foreign pro-Palestinian activists in West Bank
Ramallah, July 22 - Three foreign pro-Palestinian activists were injured during an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra near Nablus in the northern West Bank, Palestinian sources reported.
Gaza refugee camp bombed 63 times by Israel in a week: Hamas
Gaza, July 22 - The Israeli army has bombed the central Gazan refugee camp of Nuseirat 63 times in seven days, killing 91 Palestinians and injuring 251 others, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said.
Saudi Arabia expresses concern over military escalation in Yemen
Riyadh, July 22 -The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the Kingdom is following with great concern the developments of the military escalation in Yemen after the Israeli attacks in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Yemen’s govt condemns Israeli airstrikes on Hodeidah, calls for int’l action
Aden (Yemen), July 22 - The Yemeni government has denounced Israeli airstrikes on the country's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, describing the military action as "a violation of Yemen's sovereignty".
Nepali PM Oli wins vote of trust
Kathmandu, July 22 -Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has won a vote of confidence at the House of Representatives, a week after he returned to power.
Afghan forces thwart attempts to smuggle historical documents abroad
Kabul, July 22 - Afghan forces have thwarted attempts to smuggle historical documents weighing 10 kg abroad in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, state media reported.
Biden exits White House race, endorses Kamala Harris
Washington, July 22 - US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he was withdrawing from the White House, saying "while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country