UN deputy chief urges immediate action for Sustainable Development Goals
United Nations, July 9 - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has demanded immediate commitments to bold policies and innovative solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
UN says 90 pc of Gazans displaced at least once as more evacuations ordered
United Nations, July 9 - UN humanitarians have said 90 per cent of Gazans were displaced, some multiple times, as more evacuations were ordered and poor or no security hampers aid and fuel deliveries.
Israel’s Shin Bet chief visits Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, July 9 - An Israeli delegation, headed by Shin Bet security service chief Ronen Bar, spoke in Cairo on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, the media reported.
46 missing following landslides, flash floods in Indonesia
Jakarta, July 9 - A senior rescuer has said that 46 people went missing following landslides and flash floods at a gold mine in Indonesia's Gorontalo province.
19 people injured in accidental blast in Philippines
Manila, July 9 - At least 19 people, including soldiers, police, and firefighters, were injured after a massive pile of recovered firecrackers and pyrotechnics exploded near a marine camp in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, the police said.
Iraq retrieves 181 smuggled antiquities
Baghdad, July 9 - Iraq's Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities has announced the successful repatriation of 181 smuggled artifacts from the US and other countries.
Poland, Ukraine sign security agreement
Warsaw, July 9 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a bilateral security agreement in Warsaw, a day before the start of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in Washington on Tuesday.
Iraqi PM, US official discuss ending coalition mission against IS in Iraq
Baghdad, July 9 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani met with visiting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Daniel Shapiro to discuss ending the US-led coalition mission fighting the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq.
Security Council extends mandate of UN Hodeidah mission
United Nations, July 9 - The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) until July 14, 2025.
Macron set to reprise Jacques Chirac as France gears up for another cohabitation
New Delhi, July 8 - A French President, seeking a parliament more aligned with his ideology and programme of action, took the gamble by dissolving it prematurely for fresh elections - and ended up with a left-wing government that championed its own schemes
US reacts on PM Modi-Putin meeting, says India must urge Russia to adhere to UN charter on Ukraine
New Delhi, July 9 - As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia enters Day 2, the US has said this was a significant move and that as India engages with Russia, Washington would urge it to make clear that any resolution to
Russia to release Indians fighting in Ukraine war after PM Modi raises matter with Putin: Sources
New Delhi/Moscow, July 9 - Russia has decided to release and facilitate the return of all Indians fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, a breakthrough achieved after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit,
US says India should tell Russia ‘UN Charter’ only solution to Ukraine conflict
Washington, July 9 - The US on Monday reiterated its appeal to India in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to make it clear to Russia that any resolution to the conflict in Ukraine will need to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity
Have only one goal – serving India’s people, PM Modi tells President Putin
Moscow, July 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a "private engagement", that his only goal is to serve the people of India.
Embattled Biden tells party critics to ‘end’ drama
Washington, July 8 - US President Joe Biden on Monday called upon Democratic lawmakers "to end" the heated debate over his candidacy for re-election, triggered by his disastrous debate, saying in a letter to them that "I am firmly committed to staying in
S Korean govt scraps all administrative steps against striking trainee docs
Seoul, July 8 - The South Korean government announced a decision on Monday to withdraw its plan to take administrative steps, including the suspension of medical licenses, against striking trainee doctors in an effort to seek a breakthrough in monthslong medical service disruptions.
PM Modi arrives in Moscow, to meet Russian President in evening
Moscow, July 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow late Monday afternoon, kicking off a two-day visit to Russia -- his first to the country since 2019 and first to its capital after 2015.
French President Macron rejects his PM Attal’s resignation
Paris, July 8 - French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation on Monday after the ruling party failed to secure a majority in the snap legislative elections, French news channel BFMTV reported.
Downpours affect expressways, flights in China
Beijing, July 8 - Downpours lasting from Sunday noon to Monday morning have delayed flights and closed expressways in central China's Henan Province.
Russian envoy voices hope for better relations with South Korea despite soured ties
Seoul, July 8 - Russia hopes to maintain "safe lines" in its bilateral relations with South Korea and work to improve ties despite the current chill, its top envoy to Seoul said on Monday.