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.
UN Security Council urges enhanced efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict
United Nations, June 29 - The UN Security Council has adopted a presidential statement calling on member states to redouble efforts to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Palestine condemns Israel’s legalisation of 5 settlement outposts in West Bank
Ramallah, June 29 - The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli cabinet's move to legalise five settlement outposts in the West Bank and advance plans to build thousands of new units across the occupied territory.
11 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah
Gaza, June 29 - At least 11 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on tents housing displaced individuals in western Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, Palestinian security and medical sources said.