Global agency urges caution around Somali waters amid rise in sea piracy
Mogadishu, July 11 - Piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia still pose a threat, with eight incidents reported in the first six months of 2024, including three hijackings, a global anti-piracy body said in a new report released Thursday.
Unknown armed men kill 3 in Afghanistan
Kandahar, July 11 - Unidentified armed men killed three people in Kandahar province in south Afghanistan on Wednesday night, provincial police spokesman Mullah Asadullah Jamshid said Thursday.
Thailand’s consumer confidence drops to 9-month low in June
Bangkok, July 11 - Thailand's consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest level in nine months, due to concerns over a slowing economy growth and political uncertainty, a survey showed on Thursday.
Former Indonesian minister sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption
Jakarta, July 11 - An Indonesian court on Thursday sentenced the country's former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo to 10 years in jail for corruption.
Police dismantle kidnappers’ gang in Afghanistan’s Helmand
Kabul, July 11 - Afghan police have dismantled a gang of kidnappers in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported Thursday.
UNSC, WTO need urgent reforms to make them inclusive: Om Birla at BRICS forum
Saint Petersburg (Russia), July 11 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading the Indian delegation at BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia, has hailed the grouping's expansion and, at the same time, reiterated India's stance of reforming the working of the United
11 injured, dozens stranded underground in Poland coal mine accident
Warsaw, July 11 - A quake hitting a coal mine in southern Poland left at least 11 miners injured and dozens still underground waiting to be rescued, local authorities said on Thursday.
Cambodia aims to increase EVs to 30,000 units by 2030
Phnom Penh, July 11 - Cambodian government aims to increase the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) or electric cars to 30,000 by 2030, according to its National Policy on the Development of EVs 2024-2030 released on Thursday.
BRICS could have its own parliament in the future: Putin
St Petersburg, July 11 - The BRICS could establish their own parliament in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Fire in 11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen contained, damage unclear
Paris, July 11 - The spire of France's famous Rouen cathedral caught fire on Thursday, and while the blaze has been contained, the extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained, officials said.
South Korea vows to strengthen defence ties with Australia
Seoul, South Korean Vice Defence Minister Kim Seon-ho on Thursday vowed to strengthen defence cooperation with Australia, his office said, amid growing arms industry ties between the two countries.
Russia not to participate in new Ukraine summit: Deputy FM Galuzin
Moscow, July 11 Russia does not accept ultimatums and will not participate in a new summit on Ukraine, local media quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin as saying on Thursday.
India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report
New Delhi, July 11 , With real estate companies worth $36 billion in 2024, India is accelerating to become the real estate capital of Asia, pushing away China in terms of growth rate, a new report said on Thursday.
Romania issues red alert for extreme heat
Bucharest, July 11 - Over three-quarters of Romania's counties will be under a Red Code alert for extreme heat and severe thermal discomfort this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to 41 degrees Celsius, according to the Romanian National Meteorological Administration (ANM).
President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of four nations
New Delhi, July 11 - President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Spain, and Argentina at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Indian companies keen to explore investment opportunities in Austria: Industry
Vienna, July 11 - Indian companies are keen to explore investment opportunities in Austria across areas such as Research and Development, artificial intelligence (AI) and software in sustainability areas for addressing the European market, industry experts as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his
11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen catches fire
Paris, July 11 - Fire engulfed the spire of France’s famous Rouen cathedral on Thursday, local officials said.
IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black
Darwin, July 11 - India's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets will be seen in action during Exercise Pitch Black -- Australia's biggest international air combat training activity -- that begins at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases in Darwin and Tindal from Friday.
OECD calls for South Korea to adopt tighter fiscal rules amid deficit, rapid aging
Seoul, July 11 - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) called on South Korea on Thursday to introduce tighter fiscal rules and maintain a restrictive policy as its budget is projected to remain in deficit through next year and rapid aging
Six dead as heavy rains lash China’s Chongqing
Beijing, July 11 - At least six people have died from the heavy rain in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality overnight, local authorities said on Thursday.