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...
Niger says 15 soldiers killed by armed militants
Niamey [Niger], July 24: Fifteen Nigerien soldiers have been killed and another 16 injured while battling armed militants, Niger's defence ministry said in a statement...
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...
Over 200 people killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 24: More than 200 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia, authorities said. The first landslide, triggered by...
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...
Hindu Temple vandalised again in Canada amid rising concerns over extremist activities
Edmonton (Alberta) [Canada], July 24: In a troubling recurrence of targeted attacks on Hindu places of worship across Canada, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton...
Trump shooting was significant US Secret Service 'failure'
Washington D.C. [US], July 24: US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted to lawmakers the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was "the most significant operational...
Bangladesh student group halts protests for 48 hours
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 24: A student group that has led protests in Bangladesh against a quota on government jobs said Monday it has withdrawn its...
"Embrace her, she's the best": US President Biden urges supporters to back...
Washington D.C. [US], July 24: US President Joe Biden called on his supporters to back Vice President Kamala Harris in his first remarks after announcing...
Iraq wants the US-led coalition to withdraw, what does Washington say?
Washington D.C. [US], July 23: Iraq's position is being discussed with US officials in Washington DC this week at a security conference and there is...