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.
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.
Welcome desire to conclude mutually beneficial FTA, PM Modi tells visiting UK Foreign Secretary
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday as both countries continue to unlock the full potential of their growing partnership in diverse fields. “A pleasure to meet UK FS David Lammy. Appreciate the priority
Construction of major highway, new bridge starts in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 26 - Afghan authorities have launched the construction of a major highway and a bridge in south Afghanistan's Helmand province to link the provincial capital Lashkar Gah and the western Herat city, state-run news agency Bakhtar reported on Friday.
Sri Lanka establishes new division in police to address legal issues faced by investors, exporters
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has set up a new division in the police to address legal issues faced by investors and exporters and to provide them with additional security in the future, the country's Export Development Board (EDB) quoted a state
ASEAN cornerstone of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indo-Pacific vision: EAM Jaishankar
Vientiane, July 26 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated Friday that ASEAN remains the cornerstone of India's 'Act East' policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for US President
Washington, July 26 - Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, on Friday, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidential race.
South Korea, US, UK issue joint advisory on North Korean cyber group activities
Seoul, July 26 - South Korea's cybersecurity authority has issued a joint advisory with its US and UK counterparts against a North Korean cyber group's espionage campaign, targeting classified information in defence, aerospace, nuclear and engineering sectors.
World Bank approves development loan for Romania
Bucharest, July 26 - The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a development loan totalling 599.1 million euros ($650.5 million) for Romania to support its economic and environmental sustainability.
Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Sri Lanka Presidential polls as independent candidate
Colombo, July 26 - Hours after the Election Commission announced the date for the presidential elections in Sri Lanka, incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday announced that he would be contesting the polls as an independent candidate.
US senator moves bill to help India take on China
Washington, July 26 - US Republican senator Marco Rubio on Thursday said he has introduced a bill -- US-India Defense Cooperation Act -- to enhance the strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi to counter China.
Sri Lanka hits back at Canadian PM over ‘Black July genocide’ charge
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has once again rejected allegations of the Tamil minority 'genocide' charge by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and claimed the accusation was 'arising from local domestic vote bank politics.
Sri Lanka sets crucial Presidential poll for September 21
Colombo, July 26 - Sri Lanka has set the crucial Presidential election for September 21, the Election Commission announced on Friday morning.
2 Indian military teams plant tri-colour on Mt. Elbrus in multinational military ‘Climb for Peace’ event
Terskol, July 26 - Two teams representing the Indian Armed forces have planted India's tri-colour on the summit of Europe's highest mountain, Mt. Elbrus, during the Third 'Climb for Peace' event of the International Military Sports Council (CISM).
Netanyahu meets Biden, Harris to narrow ‘gaps’ on Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, July 26 - US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday to close the remaining "gaps" in the push for a Gaza ceasefire deal, the White House said quoting media reports.
Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, July 25 - In first public remarks on a foreign policy issue as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Thursday called for Israel and Hamas to agree on the ceasefire deal under negotiation.
Indian-origin man charged with stealing $1 mn lottery ticket in US
New York, July 26 - An Indian-origin man has been charged with stealing a $1 million-winning lottery ticket from the buyer at the petrol bunk he was working in, according to local officials.