Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel
Baghdad, July 1 - A Shiite militia group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, in an online statement on Monday, said that it launched a drone attack in the morning on a "vital site" in Israel's southern port city of Eilat.
Mongolian President urges political parties to unite for national interests
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Monday urged political parties and a coalition that won seats in parliamentary elections to forget disputes and divisions arising during the elections and to unite and work together for the national interests of the
Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam
Singapore, July 1 - Singapore police blocked 40 suspicious bank accounts and seized over 1.28 million Singapore dollars (945,000 U.S. dollars) during an operation between June 20 and June 27, according to the latest statement from the police.
Reeling under severe inflation, Pakistanis slam govt for increasing fuel price
Islamabad, July 1 - The Pakistan government's decision to increase the petrol price by at least Rs 9.56 per litre is being massively criticised by people of the country who are already reeling under severe inflation and questioning the imposed taxes in the
Mongolia’s election body hands over ID cards to newly elected legislators
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolia's General Election Commission (GEC) handed over identification cards to newly elected members of parliament at the State House here on Monday.
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles; 1 launch possibly fails
Seoul, July 1 - North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in a northeastern direction on Monday, South Korea's military said, with one of the launches possibly failing and the missile falling inland within the country.
Official results confirm Mongolia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP) secured a narrow majority in regular parliamentary elections, as confirmed by the official results from the General Election Commission (GEC).
Indian PM, EAM condole demise of Sri Lanka’s top Tamil lawmaker
Colombo, July 1 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of R. Sampanthan, one of the seniormost Tamil politicians in Sri Lanka, and also the leader of Tamil National Alliance (TNA).
Samantha Mostyn sworn in as Australia’s 28th Governor-General
Canberra, July 1 - Australia's new Governor-General has been sworn in as the official representative of the British monarch in the country.
Indonesia condemns Israel’s decision to legalise Jewish settlement outposts in West Bank
Jakarta, July 1- Indonesia has vehemently condemned Israel's decision to legalise five Jewish settlement outposts in the West Bank, the country's foreign ministry announced on Monday.
Kyiv rocked by explosions amid missile attacks
Kyiv, July 1 - Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital amid Russian missile attacks, a local official and media outlets reported.
Medical professors in S. Korea to launch indefinite voluntary walkout from July 12
Seoul, July 1 - Medical professors at three South Korea University-affiliated hospitals vowed on Monday to start an indefinite voluntary walkout later this month, amid a prolonged standoff between doctors and the government over its medical reform plan.
South African President announces lineup of coalition govt
Johannesburg, July 1 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lineup of his new national executive cabinet, comprising ministers from various political parties that form the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Turkey: 5 killed, 60 injured in natural gas explosion
Istanbul, July 1 - A natural gas explosion in Turkiye's western province of Izmir killed five people and injured at least 60 others.
UN proposes to share DNA sequences of plants, animals & microbes at COP16
New Delhi, July 1 - The UN on Monday released proposals to share the use of "digital sequence information on genetic resources (DSI)" -- the DNA sequences of plants, animals and microbes -- to support communities supporting nature.
Iran’s Constitutional Council validates presidential election results
Tehran, July 1 - Iran's Constitutional Council has validated the first round's results of the country's 14th presidential election, meaning candidates could now begin electoral campaigns for the run-off.
N.Korea continues party plenary meeting for 3rd day
Seoul, July 1 - A plenary Central Committee meeting of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) has continued for the third day in a row, state media reported on Monday, amid attention being paid to whether it would announce follow-up measures
Hamas releases video showing members preparing explosive devices
Gaza, July 1 - Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), has released a video showing its members preparing explosive devices for use against Israeli military vehicles that penetrate Gaza Strip cities.
Palestinian presidency rejects handover of Gaza to foreign forces
Ramallah, July 1 - The Palestinian presidency has rejected any foreign presence on Palestinian lands, in response to Israeli statements calling for the handover of the Gaza Strip to international forces.