Ukraine approves law on debt restructuring
Kyiv, July 18 - Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved a law on restructuring the country's debts, lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said.
Sri Lanka introduces financial facilities for revitalising MSMEs
Colombo, July 18 - Sri Lanka on Thursday introduced a comprehensive package of financial facilities under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe for revitalising micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the South Asian country, according to the President's Media Division (PMD).
Israeli researchers identify 3800-year-old textile dyed red with scale insects
Jerusalem, July 18 - A new Israeli study that investigated dozens of ancient textiles identified a rare scarlet red-colored one, which was dyed with oak scale insects, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said in a statement on Thursday.
Lithuania to quit convention banning cluster munitions
Vilnius, July 18 - Lithuania's parliament voted on Thursday that the country will withdraw from an international treaty banning cluster munitions, local media reported.
Vehicle hits cafe terrace in Tunis, killing two
Tunis, July 18 - Two people were killed and 10 others injured when a heavy goods vehicle hit a cafe terrace in the southwest of the capital Tunis, Tunisian national radio station reported on Thursday.
Additional team dispatched to flood-hit Shaanxi in China
Beijing, July 18 - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office on Thursday sent an additional working team to the northwestern Shaanxi Province to aid local flood relief efforts.
Kremlin calls increased NATO presence in Black Sea ‘threat’
Moscow, July 18 - Moscow views the increased presence of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces in the Black Sea as a threat and will take all necessary measures to ensure security, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.
Turkey detains six suspects over links to 2016 coup attempt
Istanbul, July 18 - Turkish police detained six individuals on Thursday in coordinated operations across three provinces, suspecting their involvement in a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016.
Massive data breach compromises health information of 12.9 million Australians
Sydney, July 18 - Electronic prescription provider MediSecure has revealed that the personal data of approximately 12.9 million Australians were leaked during a cyber security incident earlier this year.
16 bodies found after mercury soars in Pakistan’s Karachi
Islamabad, July 18 - At least 16 bodies were found from different areas of Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi during the last two days after soaring temperatures hit the city, rescue officials said Thursday.
Uganda’s coffee export earnings reach 30-year high
Kampala, July 18 - Uganda's coffee exports have recorded the highest foreign exchange earnings in 30 years due to improved quantity and quality, a state regulator said Thursday.
Kenyan police ban protests in central Nairobi
Nairobi, July 18 - Kenyan police have banned anti-government protests in the Central Business District and its environs in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Thursday, citing safety concerns.
Israeli far-right minister visits sensitive Jerusalem site
Jerusalem, July 18 - Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Thursday, urging to press ahead with the war against Hamas in Gaza "until victory."
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese island
Tokyo, July 18 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off eastern Hachijojima Island of Japan on Thursday, local weather agency said.
UK wage growth slows to 5.7 per cent: ONS data
London, July 18 - The United Kingdom's (UK) latest labour market data continued to show signs of cooling, as annual wage growth has slowed to 5.7 per cent, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday.
Over 5,000 kg of controlled chemicals seized in Myanmar
Yangon, July 18 - Myanmar authorities have seized 5,250 kg of sodium cyanide in Kachin state of northern Myanmar, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Thursday.
UK seeks to reset relations with EU at major summit
London, July 18 - Some 50 European leaders gathered in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday for the fourth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) as the UK aims to reshape ties with Europe amid global challenges.
Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bhutan on first visit after assuming charge
New Delhi, July 18 - Vikram Misri will begin a two-day visit to Bhutan starting Friday, his first visit abroad after assuming the charge as the Foreign Secretary of India earlier this week.
S Korea: Over 10,000 trainee doctors likely to end up leaving hospitals
Seoul, July 18 - Despite many months-long efforts by the medical community and the government for a breakthrough, over 10,000 striking trainee doctors were presumed to leave hospitals as they have decided not to withdraw their resignations, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Had God on my side: Donald Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt
New Delhi, July 19 - Former US President and the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday recounted his experience of the assassination attempt on his life during a rally in Pennsylvania and said that God was on his side.