World Bank approves $750 mn loan to boost Philippine’s economy
Manila, June 29 - The World Bank said that it has approved a $750 million loan to strengthen the Philippine economy's recovery.
China issues red alert for rainstorms
Beijing, June 29 - China on Saturday issued a red alert for rainstorms, the most severe in its four-tier weather warning system. It also warned about possible geological disasters occurring in some rain-hit regions.
India, Bangladesh Customs resolve to boost trade facilitation, cooperation
Shillong, June 29 - Customs officials of India and Bangladesh, in their meeting here, have resolved to enhance trade facilitation and cooperation between both nations, officials said.
Seven killed in Nepal landslides
Kathmandu, June 29 - Seven people were killed in two landslides in western Nepal on Saturday, local officials said.
South Korea’s pharmaceutical, biotechnology exports surge 55 pc in H1
Seoul, June 29 - South Korea's exports of pharmaceutical and biotechnologies surged from a year earlier in the first half of the year, data showed on Saturday.
Bolivian coup leader sentenced to 6-month preventative detention
La Paz, June 29 - A Bolivian court sentenced General Juan Jose Zuniga and two other former military chiefs to six-month preventative detention over a failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce, said the local authorities.
Record usage of X during US presidential debate: Elon Musk
New Delhi, June 29 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media platform X saw record usage as US President Joe Biden and his challenger, former President Donald Trump, attended their first presidential debate on TV.
Australian PM reveals threat from alleged teen terrorist
Canberra, June 29 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed he and his family were threatened by an accused teenage terrorist.
4 dead after minivan crashes into nail salon in New York
New York, June 29 - Four people were killed and nine others were injured when a minivan crashed into a nail salon in US state of New York, authorities said, citing media reports.
UN-sponsored prisoner exchange negotiations between Yemeni factions scheduled in Muscat
Aden (Yemen), June 29 - The UN is set to facilitate a new round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group representatives concerning prisoner and detainee exchanges, a government official told the media.
Tehran condemns US ‘meddlesome’ remarks about Iran’s presidential election
Tehran, June 29 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned recent "meddlesome" remarks by a US official about Iran's 14th presidential election.
Putin says Russia needs to start production of INF strike systems
Moscow, June 29 - Russia needs to start the production of intermediate-range nuclear forces (INF) strike systems in response to the actions of the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Mongolia’s ruling party declares victory in parliamentary elections
Ulan Bator, June 29 - Mongolia's ruling party, the Mongolian People's Party (MPP), declared victory in the parliamentary elections held after provisional results from the General Election Commission (GEC) showed that the party had won a majority.
UNHCR provides support for over 4,800 Sudanese refugees in Libya
Tripoli, June 29 - The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it has provided critical support for more than 4,800 Sudanese refugees in Libya so far this year.
Yemen’s Houthis launch fresh attacks against oil tanker, cargo ships
Sanaa, June 29 - Yemen's Houthi group has said in a statement that they have launched multiple attacks against an oil tanker and other cargo ships, including a joint attack with the Iraqi Islamic Resistance.
Voting ends in Iran’s 14th presidential election
Tehran, June 29 - Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election ended at Friday midnight after 16 straight hours, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami.
Cargo vessel with wheat from Russia grounded off Istanbul
Istanbul, June 29 - A dry cargo vessel loaded with wheat bound for Tunisia from Russia ran aground off Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, in the Marmara Sea.
No reason not to re-establish relations with Syria: Erdogan
Istanbul, June 29 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that there is no reason not to re-establish relations with Syria, according to media reports.
Turkey removed from money laundering grey list
Ankara, June 29 - The global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had removed Turkey from its "grey list" of countries that require special scrutiny, the country's Finance and Treasury Ministry said.
US-British coalition launches 4 airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah airport
Sanaa, June 29 - Warplanes of the US-British coalition launched four airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah airport in western Yemen, the media reported.