Gaza monastery added to UNESCO list of World Heritage in Danger
Ramallah, July 27 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added an archaeological site in the Gaza Strip to its list of World Heritage in Danger, the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism has said.
Trump vows to bring peace to West Asia if re-elected
Washington, July 27 - Former US President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to bring peace to West Asia if re-elected to the White House and that he will stop the spread of anti-Semitism in America.
Trump receives Netanyahu, wife at Mar-a-Lago
Washington, July 26 - Former US President Donald Trump welcomed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, calling out "Come on in, come on in".
Czech Republic to begin high-speed rail construction in 2025
Prague, July 26 - The Czech Republic is set to embark on the construction of high-speed railway (HSR) lines next year, Transport Minister Martin Kupka announced on Friday.
Malaysia’s median monthly wages up 9.4 per cent to 610 USD in March
Kuala Lumpur, July 26 - The median monthly wages of the formal sector in Malaysia rose 9.4 per cent year on year to 2,844 ringgit (610 US dollars) in March 2024, official data showed Friday.
Slovenia nominates Tomaz Vesel for European Commissioner
Ljubljana, July 26 - The Slovenian centre-left government on Friday nominated Tomaz Vesel, a former head of the national Court of Audit, as its candidate for European Commissioner.
EU mobilizes support to combat wildfires across southern Europe
Helsinki, July 26 - Amid escalating wildfire threats in southern Europe, the European Union (EU) has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to support the most affected regions.
Russia’s central bank raises key interest rate to 18 per cent
Moscow, July 26 - Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points from 16 to 18 per cent, it said in a statement Friday.
Afghan Deputy PM lays foundation stone of modern lounge at Kabul airport
Kabul, July 26 - Afghan caretaker government's Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar laid the foundation stone of a new modern lounge at the Kabul International Airport on Thursday, reported the state-run Bakhtar news agency on Friday.
France’s TGV train services resume after arson attack disruptions
Paris, July 26 - France's TGV high-speed train services are gradually resuming after severe disruptions caused by arson attacks, with one-third of the trains expected to be operational by Friday afternoon, announced the resigning Minister for Transport, Patrice Vergriete.
Vietnam’s port system able to handle world’s largest ships
Hanoi, July 26 - Vietnam's port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines, Vietnam News Agency reported Friday, citing the Vietnam Maritime Administration.
Fiji plans to introduce drug testing kits in schools
Suva, July 26 - Fiji's Education Ministry is working with other ministries and departments to introduce drug testing kits in schools.
Guinean presidency says political transition will not end on December 31
Conakry, July 26 - The date of December 31, 2024, will not mark the end of the transition that began in Guinea after the army seized power on September 5, 2021, Amara Camara, secretary general of the Guinean presidency, said Thursday.
Myanmar floods displace 1,30,000; Magway region most affected
Yangon, July 26 - Over 1,30,000 people from over 33,000 households have been affected by floods across regions and states in Myanmar in July, according to a disaster management official on Friday.
Remembering ‘Rashtra Ratna’ Abdul Kalam and his enduring camaraderie with PM Modi
New Delhi, July 27 - The relation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Late President A. P. J. Adul Kalam was a close and cordial one that began when PM Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
CM Stalin shuns NITI Aayog meet; slams Centre for neglecting TN in Budget
Chennai, July 27 - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting being held in New Delhi on Saturday.
FPIs pump in Rs 52,910 crore as Budget aims to foster stable investment environment
New Delhi, July 27 - The foreign portfolio investor (FPI) community, which is set to play a major role in positioning India as the third largest economy in the world, has pumped in nearly 52,910 crore in equity and debt this month (till
2 persons trapped, 2 hurt in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 50 have narrow escape
Navi Mumbai, July 27 - Two persons were feared trapped while two others were rescued and 50 people managed to rush to safety when a multi-storey building collapsed in Belapur, Navi Mumbai, in the wee hours of Saturday, officials said.
Head and neck cancers on the rise in India, youth at key risk: Experts
New Delhi, July 27 - India is witnessing a significant increase in the incidence of head and neck cancers, with projections estimating 2.1 million new cancer cases by 2040, healthcare experts said on Saturday.
PM Modi to visit Kyiv in August, his first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022
New Delhi, July 27 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Kyiv in August, his first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 24, 2022, sources said.