BRICS could have its own parliament in the future: Putin

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.

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Fire in 11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen contained, damage unclear

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.

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South Korea vows to strengthen defence ties with Australia

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.

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Russia not to participate in new Ukraine summit: Deputy FM Galuzin

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.

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India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report

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.

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Romania issues red alert for extreme heat

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).

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President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of four nations

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.

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Indian companies keen to explore investment opportunities in Austria: Industry

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

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11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen catches fire

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.

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IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black

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.

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OECD calls for South Korea to adopt tighter fiscal rules amid deficit, rapid aging

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

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Six dead as heavy rains lash China’s Chongqing

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.

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South Korea’s population aged 65 and older tops 10 million

South Korea’s population aged 65 and older tops 10 million

Seoul, July 11 - South Korea's population aged 65 and older topped 10 million, coming closer to a super-aged society, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Thursday.

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Russia not to participate in new Ukraine summit: Deputy FM Galuzin

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.

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US sees second-warmest June on record amid heatwaves

US sees second-warmest June on record amid heatwaves

Seoul, July 11 - The United States saw the second-hottest June in its 130-year record, with the average temperature reaching 22.1 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees above the long-term average, the country's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported.

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Singaporean authorities seize over 600 kg smokeless tobacco

Singaporean authorities seize over 600 kg smokeless tobacco

Singapore, July 11 - Singapore's law enforcement officers seized more than 600 kg of smokeless tobacco in operations conducted through May and June, according to a statement issued by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Thursday.

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South Korea vows to strengthen defence ties with Australia

South Korea vows to strengthen defence ties with Australia

Seoul, July 11 - 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.

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NATO summit declaration sends ‘strong message’ to Russia, North Korea over deepening ties

NATO summit declaration sends ‘strong message’ to Russia, North Korea over deepening ties

Seoul, July 11 - The declaration adopted by the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) at this week's summit sends a strong message to Russia and North Korea against their growing partnership and illegal military cooperation, an official said on Thursday.

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Four security personnel, three terrorists killed in clash in Pakistan

Four security personnel, three terrorists killed in clash in Pakistan

Islamabad, July 11 - Four security personnel and three terrorists were killed in a clash in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement has said.

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Australia: Fire authority tackles polluted water after massive explosion in factory

Australia: Fire authority tackles polluted water after massive explosion in factory

Sydney, July 11 - Fire authority in the Australian state of Victoria is tackling polluted water after a massive chemical explosion triggered a "seventh alarm" blaze in Melbourne's west.

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