US should tackle ‘internal crisis’ of drug abuse: Mexico
Mexico City, July 18 - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the United States should deal with its "internal crisis" of drug abuse, calling it the biggest US problem.
VIPER moon rover cancelled over budget concerns: NASA
New Delhi, July 18 - After spending $450 million on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) moon rover programme, NASA on Thursday announced cancelling the mission over budget concerns.
Palestine rejects proposal to reopen Rafah crossing without Israeli withdrawal
Ramallah, July 18 - Palestine has rejected an Israeli-US proposal to temporarily reopen the Rafah border crossing, calling instead for an Israeli withdrawal and the establishment of Palestinian sovereignty, said an official source.
UN condemns killing of 468 civilians by militias in South Sudan
Juba, July 18 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) expressed concern about widespread attacks against civilians, driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militia groups in the country.
16 killed in department store fire in China
Beijing, July 18 - At least 16 people were killed in a department store fire in Zigong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the local fire and rescue headquarters.
JD Vance notes ‘incredible people’ of South Asia in acceptance speech
Washington, July 18 - J. D. Vance accepted the Republican party nomination for vice-president with a well-received speech that among other things noted the "incredible people" immigrants from South Asia, including his wife Usha Vance's family from India.
Covid-19 infection adds to Biden’s re-election woes
Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 as his bid for re-election faced fresh opposition from within his own Democratic party.
UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis
United Nations, July 18 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza.
Belarus to introduce visa-free policy for 35 European countries
Minsk, July 18 - Belarus will introduce a visa-free policy for 35 European countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement on its official website.
UK ‘deeply concerned’ about risk of escalation along Israel-Lebanon border
United Nations, July 18 - The UK at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East has expressed its deep concern about the "risk of regional escalation, in particular along the blue line between Israel and Lebanon".
Piyush Goyal holds talks with UK and EU on free trade agreements
New Delhi, July 17 - Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held bilateral discussions for deeper economic ties and moving ahead on free trade agreements (FTAs) with his counterparts from the UK and EU on the sidelines of the G7 trade
Egypt, German FMs discuss regional crisis over phone
Cairo, July 17 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional crisis with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday in a phone conversation, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
King Charles III unveils Labour government’s priorities for UK
London, July 17 - The United Kingdom's King Charles III on Wednesday set out the new Labour government's legislative agenda, promising to focus on economic growth and tackling issues ranging from housing shortages to illegal immigration.
Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners
Moscow, July 17 - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 95 prisoners from each side who were captured during their ongoing conflict, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
Lebanon’s war with Israel not to stop as long as offensive against Gaza continues: Hezbollah leader
Beirut, July 17 - Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that Lebanon's war with Israel will not stop as long as the offensive against Gaza continues.
Visa Japan unit investigated for alleged antitrust violations
Tokyo, July 17 - Japan's antitrust authority is investigating Visa's Japanese unit for allegedly pressuring card companies to exclusively use its credit information system, a practice potentially hindering competition and harming consumers, local media reported on Wednesday.
Iran rejects reports on alleged plot to assassinate Trump
Tehran, July 17 - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Wednesday dismissed US media reports of Tehran's plot of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Nine injured in explosion in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 17 - At least nine people were injured in a hand grenade blast at a police station in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Wednesday, police said.
Rwanda’s ruling party coalition regains parliamentary majority
Kigali, July 17 - The Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), the ruling party, and its allied parties is on course to retaining its parliamentary majority in lower chamber of Parliament, according to partial results announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Wednesday.
Summer vacation budgets in Japan shrink despite wage hikes: survey
Tokyo, July 17 - The average budget for summer vacations in Japan has decreased from the previous year due to rising prices and a weaker yen, a recent survey showed on Wednesday.