15 injured in train collision in Romania
Bucharest, July 20 - At least 15 people were injured in a collision between a locomotive and a passenger train at Basarab Station in Bucharest, said local authorities.
India’s rich history, vibrant culture highlighted at Korea international fair
Ilsan, July 20 - India's rich history and vibrant culture grabbed the spotlight as the ninth Korea International Tourism Fair kicked off at Ilsan in northwest of Seoul.
Usha Vance: A beacon of Indian pride in American politics
By Dr. Avi Verma As J.D. Vance steps into his role as Vice President of the United States, the world’s eyes are also on his wife, Usha Vance, whose Indian heritage brings a source of immense pride to India and the Indian diaspora
Japan MSDF helicopter wreckage found on seafloor
Tokyo, July 20 - The wreckage of a Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) helicopter that disappeared in April has been discovered on the seafloor, with another possible aircraft nearby, local media reported on Saturday.
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.
UN cooperation with Eurasia highlighted at Security Council meeting
New York, July 20 - The cooperation between the United Nations and Eurasia was highlighted at the UN Security Council debate on cooperation between the world body and regional and subregional organisations.
11 killed after partial collapse of highway bridge in China
Beijing, July 20 - Eleven people were confirmed dead as of Saturday morning following the partial collapse of a highway bridge in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said.
Two killed, 7 missing in rain-triggered disasters in China
Beijing, July 20 - Two people were killed and seven others went missing in rain-triggered geological disasters in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to local authorities.
Medical professors in South Korea warn of boycotting junior doctors’ training amid standoff
Seoul, July 20 - Some medical professors in South Korea on Saturday warned to boycott training programmes for junior doctors in protest of the government's push for accepting the resignations of striking trainees and the medical school admission quota hikes.
Romania tightens ad restrictions on e-cigarettes, tobacco products
Bucharest, July 20 - Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed into law new regulations that tighten advertising restrictions on e-cigarettes, including vape devices and heated tobacco products.
Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
Beirut, July 20 - A Hezbollah member was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military sources.
Africa faces shortage of 15 million teachers: African Union official
Accra, July 20 - Africa faces a deficit of 15 million in the supply of teachers, which hinders the continent's development, a senior African Union (AU) official said.
UN calls for global support as half of Namibians face hunger crisis
Windhoek, July 20 - The United Nations has called for immediate international support as nearly half of Namibia's population faces severe food insecurity due to a drought caused by El Nino.
World Bank pledges $100 million to digitise Zambia
Lusaka, July 20 - The World Bank pledged $100 million to help Zambia speed up its digital infrastructure and increase access to the internet.
UN issues stamps to mark International Moon Day
Vienna, July 20 - The United Nations (UN) Postal Administration has issued six postage stamps and three souvenir sheets featuring images from lunar missions, including China's Chang'e project, to celebrate International Moon Day on July 20.
Canadian PM announces change of cabinet
Ottawa, July 20 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a change to the cabinet.
South Korean medical professors warn of boycotting junior doctors’ training
Seoul, July 20 - Some medical professors vowed on Saturday to boycott training programmes for junior doctors in protest of the government's push for accepting the resignations of striking trainees and the medical school admission quota hikes.
AU official says Africa faces shortage of 15 million teachers
Accra, July 20 - Africa faces a deficit of 15 million in the supply of teachers, which hinders the continent's development, a senior African Union (AU) official has said.
Poliovirus detected in Gaza, but no paralytic cases reported so far: UN
United Nations, July 20 - Discovering the poliovirus in Gaza environmental samples is deeply concerning but it's a relief that no cases of the paralysing disease have been reported, UN humanitarians have said.
India, Bhutan review implementation modalities & cooperation in diverse areas of development partnership
Thimpu, July 20 - Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday co-chaired the 3rd Development Cooperation Talks of the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) with his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden and reviewed implementation modalities and cooperation in diverse areas of development partnership