Police car flipped over, bus set on fire in Leeds as riot breaks out
London, July 19 - A riot has broken out in UK's Leeds after police were called to attend an incident involving some agency workers and children, officials said on Thursday night.
Joe Biden ‘more receptive’ to exit talks, says report
Washington, July 18 - As US President Joe Biden self-isolates himself at his home in Delaware with a Covid-19 infection, he will remain under unrelenting pressure to step aside and let the Democratic party find a different nominee for the 2024 Presidential elections.
EAM Jaishankar launches first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius
New Delhi, July 18 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has launched the first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius.
Cambodian PM says landmines, ERWs still pose risk to over 1 mn people
Phnom Penh, July 18 - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday that more than 1 million people in the country still live in areas contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERWs).
Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1 per cent
Canberra, July 18 - Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 per cent in June from 4 per cent in May, official labour force figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Thursday.
Indians in Bangladesh advised to avoid travel amid violent student protests
Dhaka, July 18 - The Indian Embassy in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an advisory urging Indian students and nationals residing in the country to restrict their outdoor movements in the wake of ongoing massive student protests throughout the country, which has resulted in
India’s ascent from ‘Fragile 5’ to fastest-growing economy has lessons for developing world: NITI Aayog VC
United Nations, July 18 - India’s ascent from the "Fragile Five" to the fastest-growing major economy has lessons for other developing countries, according to Suman Bery, the vice chair of NITI Aayog.
Emergency control zones set up as second Sydney farm reports bird flu
Sydney, July 18 - Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has spread to a second farm in Sydney's northwest, with emergency control zones established to curb the transmission of the highly contagious disease.
Over 4 kg drugs seized in Singapore
Singapore, July 18 - Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested a 25-year-old foreign suspect and seized 4.15 kg of "Ice" in a recent operation, according to a statement published on Thursday.
EU to invest record 7 billion euros into sustainable transport infrastructure
Brussels, July 18 - The European Commission announced that it will earmark over 7 billion euros (about $7.66 billion) for 134 transport projects across the European Union (EU), to facilitate the delivery of the bloc's climate objectives and improve its transport networks.
US should tackle ‘internal crisis’ of drug abuse: Mexico
Mexico City, July 18 - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the United States should deal with its "internal crisis" of drug abuse, calling it the biggest US problem.
VIPER moon rover cancelled over budget concerns: NASA
New Delhi, July 18 - After spending $450 million on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) moon rover programme, NASA on Thursday announced cancelling the mission over budget concerns.
Palestine rejects proposal to reopen Rafah crossing without Israeli withdrawal
Ramallah, July 18 - Palestine has rejected an Israeli-US proposal to temporarily reopen the Rafah border crossing, calling instead for an Israeli withdrawal and the establishment of Palestinian sovereignty, said an official source.
UN condemns killing of 468 civilians by militias in South Sudan
Juba, July 18 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) expressed concern about widespread attacks against civilians, driven primarily by sub-national armed violence involving community-based militia groups in the country.
16 killed in department store fire in China
Beijing, July 18 - At least 16 people were killed in a department store fire in Zigong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the local fire and rescue headquarters.
JD Vance notes ‘incredible people’ of South Asia in acceptance speech
Washington, July 18 - J. D. Vance accepted the Republican party nomination for vice-president with a well-received speech that among other things noted the "incredible people" immigrants from South Asia, including his wife Usha Vance's family from India.
Covid-19 infection adds to Biden’s re-election woes
Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 as his bid for re-election faced fresh opposition from within his own Democratic party.
UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis
United Nations, July 18 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza.
Belarus to introduce visa-free policy for 35 European countries
Minsk, July 18 - Belarus will introduce a visa-free policy for 35 European countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement on its official website.
UK ‘deeply concerned’ about risk of escalation along Israel-Lebanon border
United Nations, July 18 - The UK at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East has expressed its deep concern about the "risk of regional escalation, in particular along the blue line between Israel and Lebanon".