Laos president calls for urgent action to address economic woes
Vientiane, July 16 - Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith has instructed the government to urgently address economic and financial difficulties, especially those related to fluctuating currency exchange rates and high inflation.
Sri Lanka and US to enhance cooperation on maritime security
Colombo, July 16 - Sri Lanka and the United States have resolved to enhance cooperation on maritime security aimed at a safe maritime domain in the Indian Ocean, including through activities undertaken under Sri Lanka's tenure as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim
Chinese, US scientists identify gene flow of modern humans with Neanderthals
Nanjing, July 16 - A collaborative team of scientists from China and the United States has found ample evidence for gene flow between modern humans and their prehistoric cousins Neanderthals.
Environmental approval granted for Australian plan to export solar electricity to Singapore
Canberra, July 16 - Authorities in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Tuesday granted environmental approval for the world's largest renewable energy and transmission project.
Death toll rises to 40 from rainstorms, flash floods in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 16 - The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday.
South Korea vows to persuade trainee doctors to return to work
Seoul, July 16 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Tuesday said that he would continue to persuade trainee doctors to return to work, while most junior doctors remain unresponsive to the government's dovish attempts to resolve the ongoing walkout.
Russian Foreign Minister arrives in New York, to chair UNSC meetings
New York, July 16 - Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in New York early Tuesday, India time, to chair the upcoming meetings of the UN Security Council within the framework of Moscow's UNSC Presidency this month.
Four new human cases of bird flu confirmed in US
Los Angeles, July 16 - Four new human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing the total cases to nine since
Who is Usha Chilukuri Vance, Indian-origin wife of Trump’s running mate for VP post
New Delhi, July 16 - Former US President Donald Trump on Monday picked JD Vance, a first-time senator from Ohio, as his running mate and nominee for the Vice-President post.
Two hikers found dead in US national park amid high temperatures
Los Angeles, July 16 - Two hikers, a man and his daughter, have been found dead at a popular national park amid high temperatures in the western US state of Utah, said authorities.
Five dead in landslides, flash floods in Philippines
Manila, July 16 - At least five people have been killed by landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains that hit Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, a spokesperson for the local disaster prevention agency said on Tuesday.
‘Honour to run alongside President Trump’: US Senator JD Vance
Washington, July 16 - J. D. Vance, a Republican US Senator from Ohio on Tuesday expressed gratitude over being picked as the running mate of US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.
PM Modi scheduled to attend UNGA high-level meeting in September
United Nations, July 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly's high-level meeting in New York in September, according to the preliminary programme released by the Assembly President Dennis Francis' office.
UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after Covid pandemic
United Nations, July 16 - Two UN agencies have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with insufficient inoculations.
UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs
United Nations, July 16 - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.
Soldier wounded in knife assault in Paris
Paris, July 16 - A French soldier was attacked with a knife while patrolling Monday night at Paris' Gare de l'Est (East Train Station), French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed on his X account.
35 dead, 250 injured in Afghanistan flash floods
Jalalabad, July 16 - At least 35 people were killed and 250 others were injured as rainstorms and flash floods swept through east Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a local official said late on Monday evening.
US State Dept ‘unequivocally’ condemns attempted assassination of Trump
Washington, July 16 - The US State Department has "strongly and unequivocally" condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as he was holding a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee
Washington, July 16 - Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House, Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time Senator from Ohio whose wife is an Indian-American, as his nominee for Vice President.
US urges India to use ties with Russia to end war in Ukraine
Washington, July 16 - The United States on Monday urged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to “end his illegal war and to find a lasting peace” in its conflict with Ukraine.