Israeli army says ‘mounting signs’ show Hamas commander killed in Gaza strike
Jerusalem, July 19 -Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said Friday that there are "mounting signs" that Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, was killed in a strike in Gaza a week ago.
Market catches fire in Afghanistan: official
Kandahar, July 19 - A market caught fire in Spin Boldak district of south Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Friday, causing huge damage, provincial government spokesman Mawlawi Ezam said.
German airports hit by Microsoft IT outage
Berlin, July 19 - Several German airports, including the capital's airport BER, have been hit by a global Microsoft IT problem, causing delays, cancellations, and disruptions on Friday.
Wildfires in Turkey contained: minister
Ankara, July 19 - The wildfires in Turkey's several provinces have been contained, the country's Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said Friday.
Israeli army says Iranian-made drone from Yemen hit Tel Aviv
Jerusalem, July 19 - An Israeli military spokesman said Friday that an initial investigation revealed that the aircraft that struck Tel Aviv early in the day was an Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen.
Victoria to permanently introduce share-hire e-scooters from Oct
Sydney, July 19 - The government of Victoria announced on Friday that share-hire e-scooters would be allowed to operate statewide from October.
Singapore sends military vessel, helicopter to rescue tankers on fire
Singapore, July 19 - Singapore has dispatched a navy ship and an air force helicopter to rescue two tankers on fire within its Maritime Search and Rescue Region, said the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) Friday.
Australians advised to be cautious of scams following major health info data breach
Canberra, July 19 - Australians have been urged to be wary of scams following a major data breach involving a medical prescription provider.
Mexico’s President-elect picks three more Cabinet members
Mexico City, July 19 - Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, scheduled to take office on October 1, has named three more members of her future Cabinet.
7.3 magnitude quake hits Chile, no damage reported yet
Sao Paulo, July 19 - A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
US spying on President Lula ‘affront to national sovereignty’, says Brazil’s ruling party
Sao Paulo, July 19 - The President of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, Gleisi Hoffmann, has said that over five decades of spying by the United States on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was an "affront to national sovereignty".
China launches new Earth observation satellite
Beijing, July 19 - China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.
Top Al-Qaeda leader arrested from Pakistan’s Punjab province
Gujrat (Pakistan), July 19 - In a major operation, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab province has arrested a top leader of the banned Al-Qaeda outfit from Gujrat city.
Libyan meeting in Cairo pushes for forming new unity govt, drawing election roadmap
Cairo, July 19 - Members of Libya's High Council of State and House of Representatives agreed on outlining a roadmap for holding the long-awaited presidential and legislative elections for the formation of a unified government.
Indian Embassy officials in Krasnoyarsk as ferry flight takes off from Mumbai
Moscow, July 19 - Three senior officials and an interpreter from the Indian Embassy in Moscow are on ground in Krasnoyarsk to assist the passengers of Air India flight to San Francisco which made an emergency landing in the Siberian city on Thursday
Indians rescued from capsized vessel near Oman being looked after: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, July 18 - Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said on Thursday that the eight Indians who were rescued by the Indian Navy and Omani authorities from the Comoros-flagged vessel that capsized on July 15 have reached ashore
Trump accepts Republican nomination
Washington, July 19 - Former US President Donald Trump accepted the Republican party nomination for his third run for the White House with a speech that began with a sombre retelling of the assassination attempt on him.
Nigerian govt, labour unions agree on new minimum wage
Abuja, July 19 - The Nigerian government and the leadership of the country's organised labour agreed on a new minimum wage for local workers, ending months of bickering over the welfare of employees in the most populous African country.
Pezeshkian prepares for Iranian Presidency, contours of ministerial team emerging
New Delhi, July 19 - With President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian set to formally assume power at the end of July, his present focus is on interacting with stakeholders, outlining his policies, and selecting his team amid indications that his way ahead may be somewhat
Musk again denies donating $45 mn to Trump per month
San Francisco, July 19 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Friday, again denied donating $45 million per month to former US president Donald Trump.