UK wage growth slows to 5.7 per cent: ONS data
London, July 18 - The United Kingdom's (UK) latest labour market data continued to show signs of cooling, as annual wage growth has slowed to 5.7 per cent, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday.
Over 5,000 kg of controlled chemicals seized in Myanmar
Yangon, July 18 - Myanmar authorities have seized 5,250 kg of sodium cyanide in Kachin state of northern Myanmar, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Thursday.
UK seeks to reset relations with EU at major summit
London, July 18 - Some 50 European leaders gathered in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday for the fourth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) as the UK aims to reshape ties with Europe amid global challenges.
Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Bhutan on first visit after assuming charge
New Delhi, July 18 - Vikram Misri will begin a two-day visit to Bhutan starting Friday, his first visit abroad after assuming the charge as the Foreign Secretary of India earlier this week.
S Korea: Over 10,000 trainee doctors likely to end up leaving hospitals
Seoul, July 18 - Despite many months-long efforts by the medical community and the government for a breakthrough, over 10,000 striking trainee doctors were presumed to leave hospitals as they have decided not to withdraw their resignations, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Had God on my side: Donald Trump’s first speech since assassination attempt
New Delhi, July 19 - Former US President and the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday recounted his experience of the assassination attempt on his life during a rally in Pennsylvania and said that God was on his side.
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.