South Korean hospitals required to set up side rooms for dignified deaths
Seoul, July 24 - Hospitals with more than 300 beds will be required to establish at least one room for patients near death to stay and prepare for the end of their life with dignity, the South Korean Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations
New Delhi, July 24 - India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
All eyes on Laos as ASEAN meetings begin in Vientiane
Vientiane, July 24 - The ASEAN Foreign Ministers had an Interface with the representatives of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, on Wednesday.
18 killed as plane crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Eighteen people were killed after a plane crashed during take-off at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
Hydrothermal explosion in US Yellowstone National Park damages boardwalk
Los Angeles, July 24 - A hydrothermal explosion occurred at a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States, damaging a boardwalk and forcing the closure of the area.
South Korea’s opposition party urges new PPP leader to cooperate in passing bill on Marine’s death
Seoul, July 24 - The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea on Wednesday urged the newly elected ruling party leader to show his commitment to the public by endorsing a controversial bill mandating a special counsel probe into the military's response
Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics
Paris, July 24 - French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will not pick a new prime minister before the end of the Olympic Games to avoid "disorder", local media reported.
‘Olympian truce’ or stasis in France amid continuing political gridlock?
New Delhi, July 24 - It has been a fortnight-plus since the second round of the French parliamentary elections, and the country -- on the surface -- appears the same.
Vietnam’s e-commerce boasts highest annual growth in ASEAN
Hanoi, July 24 - Vietnam's e-commerce market has boasted an average annual growth rate of 16-30 per cent over the past four years, the highest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, local media VOV reported.
UN chief welcomes declaration on strengthening unity by Palestinian factions
United Nations, July 24 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration on ending division and strengthening unity signed by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing, a spokesman said.
Floods paralyse Philippine capital, many provinces
Manila, July 24 - Continuous rains triggered by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding that paralysed the Philippine capital Manila and many parts of the main Luzon Island on Wednesday.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office.
Thousands of Gazans on move again, following Israel’s evacuation orders: UN
United Nations, July 24 - After recent evacuation orders, Gazans abandoned shelter in parts of the north and the south, moving so quickly that some left without belongings, UN humanitarians said.
Social decay, drug abuse are main US problems, says Mexican President
Mexico City, July 24 - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said the main problem facing the US is social decomposition, which has led to widespread drug abuse among its youth.
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Highland Papua
Jakarta, July 24 - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia's eastern Highland Papua province on Wednesday morning, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
Kenyan protesters sustain month-long defiance
Nairobi, July 24 - Business in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi came to a standstill as protesters returned to the streets in a month-long defiance to push President William Ruto to carry out reforms.
17,500 people flee wildfires in Canada
Ottawa, July 24 - About 17,500 Albertans were out of their homes from the Jasper and nearby wildfires in western Canada, local media reported.
Former Dutch Deputy PM nominated to continue as EU Commissioner
The Hague, July 24 - Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has announced the nomination of former Deputy Prime Minister Wopke Hoekstra to continue as a commissioner in the new European Commission.
Nineteen parties, 18 independents to contest Lithuanian Parliament elections
Vilnius, July 24 - Nineteen political parties plan to participate in the Lithuanian Parliament Seimas elections this October, with 18 individuals standing as independent candidates, according to Lithuania's Central Election Commission (VRK).
Thailand’s Upper House elects new Senate Speaker
Bangkok, July 24 - Thailand's newly elected Senate convened for its inaugural session, voting for a Senate Speaker and two Deputies after a swearing-in ceremony.