V-P Radhakrishnan, Zanzibar President Mwinyi discuss ways to strengthen cooperation
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi held a meeting at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing ways to further strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, development partnership, tourism, the blue economy, education, technology and multilateral engagement. During the meeting, Vice President Radhakrishnan reiterated India’s […]
China plans to use AI, data analytics to shape global narrative on Tibet: Report
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) China is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and advanced digital communication tools to shape international perceptions on Tibet, according to a report. The report by Bitter Winter states that the Second Xizang International Communication Conference, held in Lhasa in June under the theme of enhancing international communication […]
Iran says under-construction nuclear power plant attacked by US
Tehran, July 19 (IANS) A construction site of the Darkhovin nuclear power plant in southwestern Iran’s Khuzestan province was attacked by US projectiles on Sunday, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) said. In a statement published on its official website, the AEOI said the attack took place at 3:39 a.m. local time (2409 GMT), […]
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims four more lives; death toll rises to 788
Dhaka, July 19 (IANS) As many as four children died due to measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8 am (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-linked deaths to 788 in the country, local media reported. All the latest deaths were suspected measles fatalities. With the […]
Sirens activated in various areas in Jordan: state media
Amman, July 19 (IANS) Sirens have been activated in various regions in Jordan, state broadcaster the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation said Sunday on social media platform X. Meanwhile, several media reports, citing the Israeli military, said Sunday that missiles launched from Iran toward southernmost Jordan’s coastal city of Aqaba were identified. The military said […]
South Korea: World heritage representatives gather in Busan for UNESCO committee session
Seoul, July 19 (IANS) Thousands of global delegates gathered in Busan on Sunday as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened its annual session for the first time in the country with a ceremony attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Around 3,000 participants from 196 member states, international organisations and nongovernmental entities are expected […]
Maldives Ministers thank India for ‘generous support’ for community transformation
Male, July 19 (IANS) Iruthisham Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdulla Rafiu, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness of the Maldives, expressed gratitude to the Government of India for its generous support, highlighting its transformative impact on Maldivian communities after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and the Maldives supporting […]
Qatari emir, Iraqi PM meet on US-Iran peace MoU, Hormuz Strait navigation
Doha, July 19 (IANS) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks here on Sunday with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, calling for the implementation of the US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU). The two sides urged all parties to commit to dialogue and implement the understandings under the MoU, according […]
Senior Houthi official warns Saudi’s ‘valuable’ targets within range over Sanaa airport row
Sanaa, July 19 (IANS) A senior Houthi official warned on Sunday that Saudi Arabia’s “valuable targets” are within range of the group’s forces, and that the Houthis are prepared to “pay the highest price” to end what it calls a blockade imposed on Yemen. Abdullah Al-Naami, a member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, told […]
Putin thanks North Korea for its support in military operations
Moscow, July 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday thanked the North Korean authorities for their decision to send soldiers from the Korean People’s Army to participate in the ‘liberation of the Kursk region,’ local media reported. During a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son-hui, President Putin expressed gratitude for Russia’s support […]
