S. Korea congratulates Iran’s new president
Seoul, July 7 - The South Korean government congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's President on Saturday, expressing hopes for an improved relationship between Seoul and Tehran.
China’s public security ministry directs local rescue after dike breach
Beijing, July 6 - China's Ministry of Public Security has directed the public security authorities in central China's Hunan Province to take swift action to carry out rescue and relief work after a dike breach in Dongting Lake in the province that occurred
Leakage occurs in central China dam, over 1000 residents relocated
Changsha (China), July 6 - Over 1,000 residents have been relocated after a leakage occurred in a dam at the Jiufeng reservoir in Pingjiang County, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Saturday.
Singapore Police arrest 309 suspects for scams
Singapore, July 6 - Singaporean police arrested 309 suspects for scam offenses from June 21 to July 4, according to a statement issued by the police Saturday.
Botswana launches art exhibition to promote creative industry
Gaborone, July 6 - The 16th National Art, Basket and Craft Exhibition was launched in Gaborone, Botswana's capital.
Syrian president congratulates Pezeshkian on election as Iranian president
Damascus, July 6 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as President of Iran.
2 killed in fire at oil shop in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 6 - A fire at an oil shop killed at least two people in Zaranj, the capital of western Afghanistan's Nimroz province, local media reported.
Construction of 17 school buildings launched in Afghanistan’s Paktika
Kabul, July 6 - The Afghan caretaker government's Education Ministry has begun the construction work of 17 school buildings in the eastern Paktika province, state media reported on Saturday.
Political party with ‘new ideology’ launched by former Pak PM
Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's continued political turmoil is seeing the formation of new political parties, formed by prominent political leaders of major political parties who have now parted ways and refuse to be part of the polarised and compromised political spectrum of
Joe Biden fares better in post-debate interview, but is it too late?
Washington, July 6 - In a widely-anticipated interview, the first since his poor debate performance last week, US President Joe Biden sounded confident and defiant, and spoke cogently and clearly.
South Korea’s regulator set to take steps against Google over YouTube bundling allegations
Seoul, July 8 - South Korea's antitrust regulator is expected to take punitive steps against Google regarding allegations that it has unfairly bundled YouTube's music service with its premium subscription programme, officials said on Monday.
Economic challenges ahead of Britain’s new Labour govt
London, July 8 - The ascension of the Labour government has injected rare impetus into Britain's capital market.
Three Mongolian parties sign MoU to form coalition govt
Ulan Bator, July 8 - The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP), the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), and the Hun Party, meaning "Person" in Mongolian, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to form a coalition government, following regular parliamentary elections held
Sri Lanka earns over $1.5 bn from tourism in first half of year
Colombo, Sri Lanka's earnings from tourism rose to more than $1.5 billion in the first six months of 2024, a 77.9-per cent increase year-on-year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest weekly report.
Britain’s Starmer lauds PM Modi’s leadership on key global challenges
New Delhi, Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on key global challenges as both leaders spoke over the phone following Friday's results of the UK general elections which handed the Labour Party a landslide victory.
Austria visit will strengthen close ties: PM Modi
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his visit to Austria, starting July 9, will further strengthen the "ever-close partnership" between the two nations.
Egypt to host Israeli, US delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Cairo, Egypt will host Israeli and US delegations to discuss the "outstanding points" regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported, without revealing the specific timing of the meeting.
Papua New Guinea minister arrested, charged with domestic assault in Sydney
Sydney, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina was arrested in Sydney and charged with an alleged domestic assault offence, local media reported on Sunday.
Pezeshkian prevails over Jalili: Decoding the dynamics of a vital Iranian election
New Delhi, July 6 - Heart surgeon Mahmoud Pezeshkian was on Saturday declared Iran's next President, convincingly defeating former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in the run-off by nearly 3 million votes to become the second non-cleric holder of the post.
Austrian Chancellor Nehammer calls PM Modi’s upcoming Vienna visit ‘special honour’
Vienna, July 6 - Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Saturday labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Vienna as a "special honour", stating that he is eagerly looking forward to it.