Iran slams Western govts for allowing harassment of overseas Iranian voters
Tehran, July 2 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has censured certain Western governments for letting some “disruptors” intimidate and insult overseas Iranian voters during the country’s 14th presidential election. He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X after several anti-Iran individuals harassed Iranian voters at polling stations in some […]
Australian PM declines invitation to NATO summit
Canberra, July 2 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declined an invitation to the upcoming NATO summit in Washington. The Australian government announced on Tuesday that Albanese will not be attending the summit in Washington from July 9 to July 11, which marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty […]
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza City
Gaza, July 2 (IANS) Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a gathering in Gaza City, while the Israeli army urged residents of eastern Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, to evacuate immediately. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua that Israeli aircraft targeted the gathering on Al-Jala Street in Gaza City on Monday. […]
Mongolia’s newly elected legislators take oath
Ulan Bator, July 2 (IANS) A total of 126 newly elected legislators took the oath of office in the inaugural session of the new parliament at the State House on Tuesday, following the ninth parliamentary elections held last Friday. Their oath was administered by Duger Regdel, who is 72 years old. He is also the […]
Russia imposes entry ban on 99 Canadians
Moscow, July 2 (IANS) Russia issued a permanent entry ban on 99 Canadian citizens as a countermeasure, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. “Russia imposes a permanent entry ban on 99 Canadian citizens, who are involved in the elaboration and implementation of Ottawa’s anti-Russia policies, as a countermeasure,” the Ministry said on Monday in a statement […]
Rupee-Kyat Trade Settlement Mechanism between India and Myanmar now operational
Yangon, July 2 (IANS) The first transaction of over Rs one crore of pulses export was successfully executed by the Yangon office of India’s Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Tuesday under the Rupee Kyat Settlement Mechanism which will simplify trade transactions between India and Myanmar and make them more efficient. The mechanism is also expected […]
South Korea: Driver booked for investigation in deadly car crash in Seoul
Seoul, July 2 (IANS) The driver of a car that barreled into pedestrians, killing nine, in central Seoul this week has been booked for investigation, and police are considering seeking an arrest warrant for him, officials said on Tuesday. Police also plan to request a forensic analysis of the sedan in connection with the 68-year-old’s […]
US condemns latest North Korea missile launches
Washington, July 2(IANS) The US condemned North Korea’s ballistic missile launches this week, reaffirming its “ironclad” security commitment to South Korea. North Korea fired two ballistic missiles with one of the launches having possibly failed, according to the South Korean military, reports Yonhap news agency. “The US condemns the DPRK’s June 30 ballistic missile launches […]
North Korea test-fires new-type tactical ballistic missile: KCNA
Seoul, July 2 (IANS)The Missile Administration of North Korea, officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), successfully conducted a test-fire of a new-type tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday. The new-type tactical ballistic missile can carry a “4.5 ton-class super-large warhead,” according to a report by KCNA, […]
Finnish parliament approves defence pact with US
Helsinki, July 2 (IANS) The Finnish parliament has approved the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the US, announced the parliament. According to Finnish national broadcaster Yle, under the agreement, Finland will open 15 of its military bases for potential use by the military forces of the US and will also allow the US to bring […]
