‘Great power’ India facing ‘completely unjustified’ pressure over Russia ties: Lavrov
United Nations, July 18 - India, "a great power" pursuing its own national interests, is facing "completely unjustified" pressure over its relations with Moscow, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
Biden tests positive for Covid-19
Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, the White House said on Wednesday.
Laos plans to boost sustainable agriculture
Vientiane, July 17 - Laos will carry out a green and sustainable agriculture demonstration project in 10 northern provinces of Laos, aiming to improve the quality of agricultural produce and develop agricultural production models.
Sri Lanka plans to issue e-passports from next year
Colombo, July 17 - Sri Lanka is scheduled to provide e-passports to its citizens effective from January 2025, a statement from the country's Department of Immigration and Emigration said on Wednesday.
Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 forecast on upward trend
Hanoi, July 17 - The Vietnamese economy is forecast to grow at 6.3 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in its latest update.
New Zealand government releases emissions reduction plan
Wellington, July 17 - The New Zealand government's draft emissions reduction plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030 shows that with effective climate change policies the country can both grow the economy and deliver climate change commitments, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts
China says US responsible for breakdown in arms control consultations
Beijing, July 17 - The US side bears full responsibility for the suspension of a new round of arms control and non-proliferation consultations with China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
Coral bleaching detected in waters around Taiwan due to heat wave
Taipei, July 17 - Local environmentalists have expressed concern about a large-scale coral bleaching in the southern and eastern waters off the coast of Taiwan, which has been occurring since June due to a prolonged heat wave.
Port of Long Beach records strongest June
Los Angeles, July 17 - The Port of Long Beach, the second busiest port in the United States, said on Tuesday the port achieved its busiest June on record, driven by vibrant consumer spending, potential tariff increases and ongoing labour contract negotiations at
New Zealand’s annual inflation hits 3.3 per cent
Wellington, July 17 - New Zealand's consumers price index increased 3.3 per cent in the 12 months to the June 2024 quarter, following a 4 per cent increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, the statistics department Stats NZ said
Four in five voters concerned over US spiraling out of control after Trump’s shooting: poll
New York, July 17 - Four in five Americans are concerned about increasing political violence following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and fear that the United States "is spiraling out of control," a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Iran’s new gov’t to emphasise multilateralism in foreign policy: FM
Tehran, July 17 - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said Tuesday that the new administration's foreign policy would emphasise promoting multilateralism in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.
Mongolia’s Khar-Us Lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Ulan Bator, July 17 - Mongolia's Khar-Us Lake National Park has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the UNESCO.
Australian Alzheimer’s discovery could improve drugs
Canberra, July 17 - Australian researchers have made a discovery they say could improve the effectiveness of drugs used to mitigate the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Hand, foot, mouth disease cases in Japan surge to decade high
Tokyo, July 17 - The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Japan is increasing at a record pace, reaching the highest levels seen in the past decade, data from the country's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) showed.
Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 3.6 million visitors in first six months of 2024
Yangon, July 17 - The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the 'Golden Pagoda' in Myanmar, attracted over 3.6 million visitors in the first six months of 2024, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees told Xinhua on Wednesday.
Vietnam records 8.8 million mobile money service users
Hanoi, July 17 - The number of mobile money service users in Vietnam reached more than 8.8 million customers by the end of May, an increase of 3.3 percent over the same period last month, local media cited the latest statistics from the
Philippines waives visa for cruise tourists
Manila, July 17 - The Philippines has launched the cruise visa waiver programme to make entry into the country easier for visa-required foreigners vacationing on board cruise ships, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday.
India and Mauritius deepen ties during EAM Jaishankar’s visit
Port Louis, July 17 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met several political leaders of Mauritius, including former Prime Ministers Paul Berenger and Navin Ramgoolam, on the second and final day of his visit to the island nation.
Nuclear power incompatible with Australia’s renewable rollout: Energy Minister
Canberra, July 17 - A proposal to build nuclear reactors in Australia is incompatible with the country's rollout of renewable energy, the country's energy minister has said.