New Zealand Prime Minister dials PM Modi, vows to take forward ties with India
Wellington, July 20 -New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday dialled PM Narendra Modi, congratulating him on his recent election victory as both leaders reiterated their firm commitment to take bilateral cooperation to new heights in the years to come.
Jordan says 83 new aid trucks cross into Gaza
Amman, July 20 - Jordan announced that 83 new trucks of humanitarian aid crossed into the Gaza Strip on Saturday, carrying food parcels, blankets, clothes, and health materials for the war-torn territory that has been haunted by a humanitarian crisis.
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).
South Korea blares propaganda broadcasts for 3rd day against North Korea balloons
Seoul, July 20 - South Korea's military on Saturday continued to send propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea in response to the North's repeated launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border, sources said.
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.
UN says 1.4 million refugees returned to South Sudan in 5 years
Juba, July 20 - More than 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned home between the signing of a revitalised peace agreement in October 2018 and May 31, 2024, the UN refugee agency said.
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,
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.