Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change
South Korea, US lobby groups discuss ties in chip tech, supply chain
Seoul, June 28 - The semiconductor lobby groups of South Korea and the United States discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in technology research and maintaining a stable supply chain, Seoul's industry ministry said on Friday.
17 in custody after attempted coup in Bolivia
La Paz, June 28 - As many as 17 people, mostly members of the military, have been arrested in Bolivia for their role in a failed coup, Government Minister Eduardo Del Castillo has said.
Nearly 59k polling stations set up for Iran’s 14th presidential election
Tehran, June 28 - Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif has said that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday.
Voting underway in Mongolia’s parliamentary elections
Ulan Bator, June 28 - Mongolians are voting in the regular parliamentary elections on Friday morning to elect 126 legislators.
EU leaders reach agreement on top jobs
Brussels, June 28 - The European Council summit has agreed to formally nominate Germany's Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission.
Freight train derails in suburban Chicago, no injuries reported
Chicago, June 28 - A freight train derailed on Thursday in suburban Chicago, according to local media and authorities. No injuries have been reported.
35 rockets, missiles fired from Lebanon hit Israel
Jerusalem, June 28 - About 35 rockets and missiles fired from Lebanon struck the city of Safed in northern Israel on Thursday evening, causing fires, power cuts and property damage, the Israeli military said.
Biden, Trump to face off in first presidential debate
Washington, June 27 - Will the two men shake hands when they meet on the debate stage? They didn't when they met last for a debate in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak then.
South Korea warns Russia after Moscow’s warning against potential arms supply to Ukraine
Seoul, June 27 - Russia should not make a mistake that could hurt its relations with South Korea in an "irreversible" way, a Seoul official warned on Thursday, in a tit-for-tat exchange of words after Moscow warned against Seoul hinting at potential arms
Court rejects suit by S.Korea Prez Yoon’s mother-in-law in insurance benefit case
Seoul, June 27 - A court on Thursday rejected an administrative litigation filed by the mother-in-law of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to demand the state health insurance corporation scrap its bid to retrieve benefits paid to her.
South African president mourns soldiers killed in Congo
Johannesburg, June 27 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday expressed his profound sadness at the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to 20 others in Congo.
Iraq, NATO discuss cooperation after end of US-led coalition mission
Baghdad, June 27 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and the Commander of the NATO mission in Iraq discussed on Thursday cooperation between the two sides after the end of the US-led coalition mission in Iraq.
Will hardliner-reformist face-off in Iran’s Presidential poll draw disenchanted voters to poll booths?
New Delhi, June 27 - With Iran set to hold snap polls on Friday to elect the successor to late President Ebrahim Raisi, the contest, shaping up as a three-way race between two hardliners and a conservative, will head into a run-off, as
Tehran mayor withdraws from Iran’s presidential race
Tehran, June 27 - Iranian presidential candidate Alireza Zakani on Thursday pulled out of the country's presidential race, becoming the second nominee to announce his withdrawal ahead of the election scheduled for Friday.
Russia considers changes to its nuclear doctrine: Deputy FM
Moscow, June 27 - Changes may be made to the Russian nuclear doctrine in light of the Ukraine war, local media reported on Thursday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Top US envoy in Seoul calls for int’l cooperation against cybersecurity threats
Seoul, June 27 - The US ambassador to South Korea stressed on Thursday the importance of international cooperation in building resilience against cybersecurity threats, including those posed by North Korea.
India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi
United Nations, June 28 - India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.
Australia’s 1st renewable energy zone secures planning approval
Sydney, June 27 - The state government of New South Wales (NSW) said on Thursday that the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has become the first of its kind in Australia to achieve planning approval.
ASEAN countries vow to strengthen cooperation to tackle transnational crime
Vientiane, June 27 - The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to toughen their stance against transnational crime, with closer cooperation being emphasised during the 24th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC).