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.
Voting ends in Iran’s presidential runoff
Tehran, July 6 - Voting for Iran's presidential runoff came to an end at midnight Friday after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami.
Israel to dispatch team to Qatar for follow-up ceasefire talks next week
Jerusalem, July 6 - Chief of Israel's Mossad spy agency David Barnea has returned from the Qatari capital Doha following an initial meeting with mediators, and a team will be dispatched next week to continue the negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has
Trump calls for ‘no holds barred’ debate as Biden tries to undo damage from the first
Washington, July 5 - Donald Trump, the former President and presumptive Republican nominee, has called for a “no holds barred” debate with Joe Biden, the President and the presumptive Democratic nominee, as the latter sits down for a widely anticipated interview he is
New UK PM Starmer appoints cabinet, names country’s first female Chancellor
London, July 6 - New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet, making Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Rachel Reeves the country's first female Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Hungary’s Orban makes surprise visit to Moscow to meet Putin, EU leaders slam move
Moscow, July 5 - Infuriating his fellow European Union leaders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made a surprise visit to Russia on Friday and held talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Recognise hard work, dedication that Sunak brought to his leadership: Starmer
London, July 5 - In his first speech as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer on Friday hailed his immediate predecessor Rishi Sunak, saying that the Labour Party recognises the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership.
Starmer sweeps, Sunak slumps: Five major takeaways from UK elections
New Delhi, July 5 - It was a rain-soaked day in late May when PM Rishi Sunak came out of his 10 Downing Street residence to announce elections on July 4, and it was another rainy day on Friday when he came out