Xi Jinping congratulates Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win
Beijing, July 6 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating him on his election as the President of Iran.
PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, discusses India-UK FTA
New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an early visit to India as both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free
Labour govt will reconnect Britain, promises new UK Foreign Secretary
London, July 6 - Asserting that "diplomacy matters", Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday that the new Labour government will begin with a "reset" with Europe on climate and with the global South.
Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank
Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's macroeconomic environment in the calendar year 2023 remained challenging amid rising inflation, weak foreign exchange inflows, pressures on external account and local currency, and low business confidence, particularly in the first half, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Flood alert for Pakistan provinces as monsoon season begins
Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the potential for flash floods and urban flooding due to the ongoing torrential rain, marking the beginning of the monsoon season in various parts of the country.
Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament
New Delhi, July 6 - A record number of 26 Indian-origin MPs are set to enter the UK Parliament after Friday's General Election results, marking a significant increase from 15, five years ago.
Developing countries in Asia-Pacific still report high TB cases: ADB
Manila, July 6 - Many developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, still have a high tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate, according to an article published in the Asian Development Blog of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Japan hopes Iran’s new President will play ‘constructive role’ in stabilising situation in Middle East
Tokyo, July 6 - The Japanese government on Saturday hoped that Iran, under its newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, will play a "constructive role" in easing tensions and stabilising the situation in the Middle East.
Iran, Hungary urge for refrainment from tension escalation in West Asia
Tehran, July 6 - Iran and Hungary highlighted the necessity to refrain from the escalation of tension in the West Asia region.
Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president
Tehran, July 6 - Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's former Health Minister, won the country's 14th presidential election, Iran's election headquarters Spokesperson Mohsen Eslami said on Saturday
4.2 mn Malawians face hunger: Report
Lilongwe, July 6 - Up to 4.2 million people in Malawi are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between June and September, according to a report released on Saturday by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee, a government-led multi-agency body.
5 killed by tornadoes in China
Beijing, July 6 - Five people were confirmed dead after tornadoes struck the Heze City in east China's Shandong province, said local authorities on Saturday.
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy, Maritime Self-Defence force face bribery scandal
Tokyo, July 6 - Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries has been implicated in a scandal for allegedly using slush funds to purchase goods for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) submarine crew members, according to local media reports.
Israel reports 61 new cases of West Nile fever, fatalities rise to 12
Jerusalem, July 6 - The Israeli Ministry of Health reported a fresh fatality from West Nile fever, pushing the death toll due to infections in the country to 12.
NATO summit to discuss with Indo-Pacific partners resilience, cybersecurity: US official
Washington, July 6 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its Indo-Pacific partners, including South Korea, plan to discuss resilience, support for Ukraine, disinformation, cybersecurity and emerging technologies during their summit in Washington next week, a senior US administration official said.
Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s 14th presidential elections
New Delhi, July 6 - Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist and former Health Minister of Iran, on Saturday, won the 14th presidential election by beating his rival, Saeed Jalili, local media reported.
UN warns of ‘risk of full-scale’ war on Israel-Lebanon border where Indian peacekeepers are posted
United Nations, July 6 - The world organisation has warned of a “heightened risk of a full-scale war” along the Lebanon-Israel border where 901 Indian peacekeepers are deployed.
UN warns of escalation of tension on Lebanon-Israel border
United Nations, July 6 - The United Nations has expressed grave concerns about intensified clashes along the Lebanon-Israel frontier, known as the Blue Line.
Over 1 mn people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl: UN
United Nations, July 6 - Over 1 million people in the Caribbean have been affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN humanitarians have said.
Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance since assassination attempt
Bratislava, July 6 - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first appearance at a public event after being attacked by a gunman in mid-May.