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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

At least 12 children killed in rocket strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

Although Israel blamed Hezbollah for the strike, the Lebanese organization has denied any role. Israeli Even so, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a warning to Hezbollah that it “will pay a heavy price for this attack, one that it has not paid so far."

Kamala Harris faces racist attacks

Sexist, racist remarks against US Vice President Kamala Harris 'disgusting': White House

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had said Harris, the Democratic party's presumptive presidential nominee, is “unfit to rule” and described her as a "radical left lunatic."

Pro-Palestinian protesters take down and burn US flag near Congress during Israeli PM's visit

The protesters in several hundreds were protesting against the US policy in the Middle East and the bombing of innocent civilians by Israelis in Gaza and parts of Palestine during Israeli PM Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington.

EAM Jaishankar visits Laos for three-day ASEAN meet

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asian nations and top diplomats from key partner countries such as the United States and China have gathered in the capital city of Laos for the three-day meet. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are among the attendees.

Bangladesh protests

Bangladesh eases curfew after protests abate, normalcy returning slowly

On July 19, the Sheikh Hasina-led government imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the Army to control the situation. Police were ordered to shoot on sight to quell protests.

Joe Biden quits

'Best way forward is to pass the torch': Joe Biden on quitting US presidential race

In a historic address to Americans from the Oval Office, 81-year-old Biden said he had dropped out of the 2024 presidential election to unite his country, and to give way to fresher, younger voices.

Domestic plane crash in Nepal

Domestic airplane with 19 onboard crashes in Kathmandu after skidding off runway during take off; pilot sole survivor

The ill-fated Saurya Airlines plane, carrying 15 airline technicians, a woman and a 4-year-old child, was headed to Pokhara for maintenance checks when the crash occurred shortly after 11 am. One foreigner is among the dead.