US issues warning on Microsoft outage, Nadella says working to bring systems back online
San Francisco, July 20 - US cybersecurity agency CISA has warned that hackers are trying to take advantage of Microsoft outage for phishing and other malicious activity, as the tech giant’s Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said they are working hard to safely
India draws attention to roles of Pakistan, China in undermining SCO
United Nations, July 20 - While extolling the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the region, India has drawn attention to the roles of Pakistan and China that could undermine it.
Blinken decries Russia’s cooperation with N. Korea, Iran, China
Washington, July 20 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated Washington's concerns over Russia's cooperation with North Korea, Iran and China in the midst of its war in Ukraine, stressing it is "not good for your reputation" to work closely with Moscow.
World Court declares Israel’s occupation of Palestine ‘unlawful’
United Nations, July 19 - The World Court on Friday declared in a wide-ranging historic opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is "unlawful" and said it should leave the area "rapidly".
Leeds riot: UK Police make multiple arrests, prepare for ‘robust response’
Leeds, July 19 - The UK police have made several arrests overnight in connection with the riot that broke out in Leeds.
South Korean Science Minister nominee vows to renovate R&D system
Seoul, July 19 - South Korea's Science Minister nominee Yoo Sang-im on Friday vowed to make every effort to revamp the research and development system to help the country take a global lead in advanced technologies.
Policeman killed in terror attack in Pakistan’s Karachi
Islamabad, July 19 - A policeman was killed by armed assailants in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police officials said on Friday.
Worldwide tech outage ground flights, disrupts online services
Washington, July 19 - Flights were grounded, banking and medical services were disrupted, while some media outlets were thrown offline following a massive global tech outage that was felt across the world on Friday.
Singapore-flagged vessel struck in Gulf of Aden
Singapore, July 19 - A Singapore-flagged container vessel was struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Gulf of Aden, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said Friday.
Global technical outage sinks Australia’s media outlets, airports, businesses in disarray
Sydney, July 19 - Major media groups, airports and businesses across Australia have borne the brunt as a global technical outage paralysed their services on Friday.
Yemen’s Houthis claim fresh attack against ship in Gulf of Aden
Sanaa, July 19 - Yemen's Houthi group on Friday claimed responsibility for launching a drone and missile attack against a ship in the Gulf of Aden.
Four killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, July 19 - At least four people were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Friday.
South African companies hit by global network outage
Johannesburg, July 19 - Several South African companies were affected by global network outages that affected many countries Friday. South African airliner Airlink on Friday warned its customers that it was experiencing some network and communication outage with customer services being impacted.
Thailand unveils plan to become key financial hub
Bangkok, July 19 - Thailand unveiled a strategic plan on Friday to support its goal of becoming a global financial hub through regulatory reforms, innovative incentives and a conducive ecosystem.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacking vital target in Tel Aviv
Sanaa, July 19 - Yemen's Houthi group said it launched a drone attack on Friday morning toward a vital target in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a televised statement.
Lebanese army arrests 86 Syrians trying to sail to Europe
Beirut, July 19 - The Lebanese Army Command on Friday arrested 86 Syrian nationals planning to set sail from Lebanon to Italy, a statement by the Lebanese army reported.
Beijing renews yellow alert as heat wave persists
Beijing, July 19 - The Beijing meteorological observatory on Friday renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures, forecasting highs of over 35 degrees Celsius over the next two days.
Warsaw celebrates 71st anniversary of Old Town reconstruction
Warsaw, July 19 - A series of celebration events kicked off in Warsaw's Old Town Square to mark the 71st anniversary of its reconstruction on Friday.
Turkish Airlines cancels flights amid Microsoft outage
Istanbul, July 19 - Turkish Airlines, Turkey's national flag carrier, announced on Friday that a global IT outage linked to Microsoft, a US software company, has resulted in the airline canceling some flights.
South African president vows to prioritise economic growth, poverty reduction
Johannesburg, July 19 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will advance three strategic priorities over the next five years in a bid to promote economic growth and reduce poverty.