Netanyahu speech draws thousands of protesters to the US Capitol
Washington D.C. [US], July 25: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.S. Congress he was confident that efforts to secure the release of hostages...
New drug that achieves amazing results in treating diabetes developed
Washington D.C. [US], July 25: A team of American scientists has achieved great progress in treating diabetes, by developing a new drug that enhances insulin-producing...
Kenya's forex reserves decline due to foreign debt repayments
Nairobi [Kenya], July 25: Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have experienced a significant drop of USD 487 million (about KES 63.9 billion) over the past week,...
'Monday was world's hottest day on record'
Brussels [Belgium], July 25: The European Union's climate monitor has said Monday was the world's hottest day on record after it inched past Sunday's high...
Israeli military kills 5 in West Bank raid
West Bank [Gaza], July 25: An Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank killed at least five people, including a woman and her daughter,...
French President Macron rejects left bid to name PM before Olympics
Paris [France], July 25: French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not name a new government until after the end of the Paris Olympics.
Kenya's opposition joins crisis-hit govt
Nairobi [Kenya], July 25: Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated key allies of main opposition leader Raila Odinga to his cabinet, in the latest move...
16 dead in Philippines as Typhoon Gaemi rages
Manila [Philippines], July 25: Sixteen people have died in the Philippines from floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains intensified by a typhoon, local...
N Korean trash balloons land on S Korean presidential office
Seoul [South Korea], July 25: Balloons carrying rubbish sent by North Korea have landed in South Korea's presidential compound in the capital city of Seoul,...
18 killed as plane crashes during take-off in Nepal
Kathmandu [Nepal], July 25: At least 18 people have been confirmed dead after an airplane crashed in Nepal on Wednesday, police said.
Car bomb explodes in Moscow injuring senior military officer
Moscow [Russia], July 25: A high-ranking Russian military officer was seriously injured in a bomb attack in the north of Moscow on Wednesday morning, authorities...
EU media freedom still at risk in new European Commission report
Brussels [Belgium], July 25: Media freedom is still at risk in several EU countries, the European Commission said in the latest rule of law report...
At least 15 killed and dozens missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania
Nouakchott [Mauritania], July 25: At least 15 people have died and more than 150 are missing after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Mauritania's...
French police arrest man who planned attack during Olympics
Paris [France], July 24: French police have arrested a man in the Bordeaux, southwest France, area who planned an attack during the Olympics, a security...
German FM Baerbock praises 'strong women' in politics
Berlin [Germany], July 24: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday reflected on the role of women in politics, in light of Democrats in the...
WHO is 'extremely worried' about polio risk in Gaza
Geneva [Switzerland], July 24: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a polio outbreak could emerge in war-torn Gaza, with Israel already vaccinating its...
Survey shows extent of Spain's popularity among German tourists
Madrid [Spain], July 24: While protests against mass tourism in Spain are growing, a recent survey highlights the popularity of the country, with just under...
Ukrainian parliament extends martial law for another three months
Kiev [Ukraine], July 24: The Ukrainian parliament has extended the existing martial law and mobilization by a further three months until early November, a move...
Two dead, at least 13 injured after balcony collapses in Italy
Rome [Italy], July 24: Two people have been killed and at least 13 injured, including children, following the collapse of a balcony in the Scampia...
NATO appoints envoy for Middle East, North Africa and the Sahel
Brussels [Belgium], July 24: NATO on Tuesday appointed a special representative for the defence alliance's "southern neighbourhood," meaning the Middle East, North Africa and the...
Biden to address nation for first time since ending re-election bid
Washington D.C. [US], July 24: US President Joe Biden will on Wednesday address the nation for the first time in public since dropping his re-election...
Hamas, Fatah sign unity pact in Beijing aimed at Gaza governance
Beijing [China], July 24: Palestinian factions have signed a "national unity" agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel's war on the enclave...
84 people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], July 24: At least 84 Palestinians killed and 329 wounded throughout the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said, as Israeli forces launch a...
Unrest hits Poland's ruling coalition
Warsaw [Poland], July 24: The narrow failure to liberalize Poland's strict abortion laws earlier this month is still provoking unrest in the ruling centrist coalition...
Harris clinches democratic nomination
Washington D.C. [US], July 24: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris secured support Monday from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring...
UK Warplane Capability Key Amid Defence Review: Starmer
London [UK], July 24: Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of Britain's fighter jet capability but stopped short of guaranteeing its next-generation combat air...
US Secret Service boss to quit after Trump shooting
Washington D.C. [US], July 24: US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday, a day after admitting that the agency failed to prevent an...