Kremlin awaits ‘concrete action’ following Zelensky’s proposal on negotiations
Moscow, July 23 (IANS) Moscow will wait for concrete actions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, while commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal of possible talks with Russia. Russian representatives should be present at a second peace conference on Ukraine, which is scheduled to be held in November, said Zelensky on Monday. “What exactly is […]
4.7-magnitude quake jolts Turkey
Istanbul, July 23 (IANS) A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey’s northwestern province of Canakkale, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). The quake, occurring at 5:39 p.m. local time, centred Ezine district, AFAD said on Monday on social media platform X. “Currently, there are no adverse conditions reported. We are evaluating each report […]
South Africa aims to use BRICS platform to boost trade: Official
Johannesburg, July 23 (IANS) South Africa will attend the 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting later this week in Moscow, Russia, to seek trade and investment opportunities, a government official said. “South Africa will continue to identify opportunities for cooperation with BRICS partners, both bilaterally and through the BRICS platform, that would present opportunities for the […]
Over four lakh devotees perform ongoing Amarnath Yatra in 24 days
Jammu, July 23 (IANS) Over four lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 24 days as another batch of 2,484 devotees left Jammu for Kashmir on Tuesday. Officials of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), which manages the affairs of the annual Yatra, said that over 12,000 Yatris performed the Yatra […]
Sensex trades flat ahead of Union Budget
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) India equity indices were trading flat on Tuesday ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation at 11 a.m. in Parliament. At 9:55 a.m., Sensex was up 35 points or 0.04 per cent at 80,537 and Nifty was up 2 points or 0.01 per cent at 24,511. Selling is seen in […]
Eminem grabs top spot on Billboard 200 with new album, Taylor Swift on 4th spot
Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who had been on the Number 1 spot on the Billboard 200 since the release of her album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, has now been replaced by Rap icon Eminem for the top spot. Eminem has grabbed the top spot courtesy of his album ‘The Death of […]
Chris Brown sued for $50 million over alleged backstage assault of 4 Texas concertgoers
Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Chris Brown has been slapped with a legal action for his alleged misdemeanour. He has been sued for $50 million in connection with an incident that took place backstage at one of his concerts, reports Variety. Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush and Da Marcus Powell filed the suit […]
Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joins Marseille on loan
Marseille, July 23 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has joined the Ligue 1 club Marseille on an initial loan deal for the 2024-25 season. Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joins Marseille on loan Marseille, July 23 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has joined the Ligue 1 club Marseille on an initial loan deal for […]
‘I can’t wait to get started’: Onana joins Aston Villa from Everton
Birmingham, July 23 (IANS) Aston Villa have signed 22-year-old midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton, the Premier League club said. Onana becomes Villa’s eighth signing in a busy summer transfer window, and the second within a week following the return of winger Jaden Philogene from Hull City. The Cameroonian will join his new team-mates for Villa’s […]
Tech firm Kakao’s founder arrested over alleged stock manipulation
Seoul, July 23 (IANS) The founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao, Kim Beom-su, has been arrested on charges of stock price manipulation related to the firm’s takeover of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment last year, prosecutors said. The Seoul Southern District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim after holding a hearing, which came weeks […]
