Indonesia’s nature reserve welcomes new baby orangutan
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia has welcomed a new baby Sumatran orangutan, born at Orangutan Reintroduction Center in Jantho Nature Reserve in the Aceh province.
Indonesia stresses commitment to local community involvement in developing SEZ
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia's state-owned company Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) on Monday emphasised its commitment to encouraging local community participation in developing the Mandalika special economic zone (SEZ) in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara province.
Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils decide to field candidate for Presidential election
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka’s Tamil political parties have decided to field a common candidate to represent minority Tamils at the upcoming Presidential election slated to be held in September.
250,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar
Yangon, July 22 - Myanmar police seized 250,000 stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar's Shan State, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Monday.
Flood victims in central Myanmar receive aid from donors
Yangon, July 22 - As devastating floods sweep through central Myanmar, thousands of affected residents are receiving badly needed aid, including food, clothing and shelter, from donors and rescuers.
Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 2.4 per cent in June
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka's inflation increased to 2.4 per cent in June from 1.6 per cent reported in May, according to the national consumer price index, the Department of Census and Statistics said on Monday.
Typhoon Prapiroon brings rainstorms, strong gusts to China
Beijing, July 22 - South China's island province of Hainan witnessed rainstorms and gusty winds from Sunday to Monday morning due to Typhoon Prapiroon, the fourth typhoon of the year, according to local meteorological authorities.
Singapore delivers fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
Singapore, July 22 - Singapore held a ceremony on Monday to hand over about 300 tonnes of canned sardines and 1,000 tonnes of rice to Gaza, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Guterres has ‘serious concern’ over Bangladesh deploying UN-marked vehicles during riots: Spokesperson
United Nations, July 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed "serious concern" over reports that authorities had deployed vehicles with UN markings during the Bangladesh riots, his Spokesperson said.
Nepali PM Oli wins vote of trust
Kathmandu, July 22 -Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has won a vote of confidence at the House of Representatives, a week after he returned to power.
Afghan forces thwart attempts to smuggle historical documents abroad
Kabul, July 22 - Afghan forces have thwarted attempts to smuggle historical documents weighing 10 kg abroad in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, state media reported.
Thousands search for victims of China bridge collapse
Beijing, July 21 - Thousands of rescue workers and local volunteers are searching for people still missing after their vehicles plunged into a flooding river when a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Pakistan lodges protest with Germany over attack on its consulate in Frankfurt
Islamabad, July 21 - Pakistan on Sunday registered its strong protest with Germany, condemning the "failure" of the German authorities to protect the "sanctity and security" of the premises of its consulate in Frankfurt, after it was targeted by protesting Afghan nationals.
Bangladesh imposes ‘shoot-on-sight’ order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests
New Delhi, July 21 - The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew and a shoot-on-sight order after students-led anti-quota protests claimed 133 lives.
China initiates emergency response to flooding, typhoons in three regions
Beijing, July 20 - The Chinese authorities on Saturday initiated a Level-IV emergency response in three provincial regions as the country continues to face severe flooding situations.
Afghan police warn of legal action against reckless driving
Faizabad (Afghanistan), July 20 - The police of north Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on Saturday warned that local drivers will face legal action if they do not obey traffic laws.
Over 8,58,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran
Kabul, July 20 - A total of 858,170 Afghan refugees returned home from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran from April to June, according to the Afghanistan office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
12 dead, 31 missing in China bridge collapse
Beijing, July 20 - At least 12 people were killed and 31 others injured after a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said on Saturday.
India and Bhutan intensify partnership during Foreign Secretary Misri’s Thimphu visit
Thimphu, July 20 - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday wrapped-up his two-day visit to Bhutan after holding wide-ranging discussions in Thimpu on all aspects of bilateral cooperation - including development partnership, energy, trade and investment, connectivity and trade infrastructure, technology, people-to-people ties,
Around 1000 Indian students return home from riot-hit Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 20 - Around 1000 Indian students have returned to India through various land ports and regular flights out of Dhaka and Chittagong airports as the situation remains volatile in Bangladesh due to the ongoing student protests.