Biden quits White House race ‘in best interests of party, country’; endorses Kamala Harris
Washington, July 22 - US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he was withdrawing from the White House, saying "while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for
‘In best interests of party, country’: Biden says dropping out of US Presidential race
Washington, July 21- Months before the 2024 Presidential election, US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he was dropping out of the race "in the best interest of my party and the country".
US saw no worrying outcomes from PM Modi’s meeting with Putin: NSA Sullivan
Washington, July 21- The US understands that India has historic ties with Russia that it will not cut off overnight but the important issue is whether or not New Delhi was deepening military and technology relationship with Moscow and the Joe Biden administration
South Korea’s First Lady quizzed over luxury bag scandal
Seoul, July 21 - South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been questioned over allegations of receiving a Christian Dior handbag and other expensive gifts from a pastor in exchange of favours, and her "involvement" in a stock manipulation case.
Thousands search for victims of China bridge collapse
Beijing, July 21 - Thousands of rescue workers and local volunteers are searching for people still missing after their vehicles plunged into a flooding river when a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Israeli army intercepts Houthi missile targeting Eilat amid rising Red Sea tensions
Jerusalem, July 21 -Israel's army said on Sunday it has intercepted a surface-to-surface missile launched by Houthi forces in the Red Sea targeting the resort city Eilat, amid an escalation between the Yemenite forces and Israel.
Pakistan lodges protest with Germany over attack on its consulate in Frankfurt
Islamabad, July 21 - Pakistan on Sunday registered its strong protest with Germany, condemning the "failure" of the German authorities to protect the "sanctity and security" of the premises of its consulate in Frankfurt, after it was targeted by protesting Afghan nationals.
Lingering effects of IT outage to last weeks: Australian Home Affairs
Canberra, July 21 - Disruptions linked to the CrowdStrike global IT outage will continue for several weeks, Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said.
Yemen’s Houthi group confirms attack on Israeli city, US ship
Sanna, July 21 - Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday said it launched missile attacks on the Israeli city of Eilat and a US ship in the Red Sea, vowing further strikes unless Israel ends its offensive in Gaza.
Israel faces retaliations after strikes on Houthi, Hezbollah targets
Beirut, July 21 - Yemen's Houthi group vowed to "hit vital targets in Israel" while Lebanon's Hezbollah retaliated with rockets after Israel had launched airstrikes on different areas in Yemen and Lebanon.
Bangladesh imposes ‘shoot-on-sight’ order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests
New Delhi, July 21 - The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew and a shoot-on-sight order after students-led anti-quota protests claimed 133 lives.
Democrats are in race against time in deciding presidential candidate
New York, July 22 - Dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden has forced the Democratic party into a race against time on an unchartered course.
Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in
Washington, July 21 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris got down earning the nomination of the Democratic Party for President calling lawmakers, party leaders officials, and outside support groups soon after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing her.
From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos
New York, July 22 - Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and
World leaders react to Biden’s decision to quit presidential race
Washington, July 22 - Leaders from around the world have reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he would not seek re-election this year, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris to run in the race for the White House, media reports said.
Vance ties Kamala Harris to Biden calling him ‘worst’ President
Washington, July 22 - Senator JD Vance, the Republican nominee for Vice-President, sought to tie Vice-President Kamala Harris, who could become the Democratic nominee for President, to President Joe Biden's presidency, saying the latter was the "worst President in my lifetime" and Harris
Kamala Harris says she wants to ‘earn and win’ Democratic nomination
Washington, July 22- US Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that she was honoured to get President Joe Biden's endorsement and said it was the intention to "earn and win" the nomination of the Democratic party to run for the President.
‘Democrats throwing Biden overboard’: Trump
New York, July 22 - Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump crowed, "the Corrupt and Radical Democrats are throwing him overboard" after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for the White House.
Obama, Clintons praise Biden
Washington, July 22 - Former US President Barack Obama has called President Joe Biden "one of the most consequential presidents" and former President Bill Clinton said that Biden "advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union".
Bankruptcies in Japan surge to decade high: Survey
Tokyo, July 21 - Corporate bankruptcies in Japan surged 22 per cent year on year to a decade high in the first half of the year due to rising costs, labour shortages and waning financial support, according to a recent survey by a