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July 18, 2024 6:53 PM

Biden faces rising pressure to quit, Trump to accept nomination

President Joe Biden's reelection bid was mired in fresh turmoil after news reports that top Democratic leaders had privately pushed him to end his campaign, while Donald Trump was set to accept the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday at hi...

July 18, 2024 5:53 PM

Quota Reform Movement: Violence grips Bangladesh, govt ready to talk

In Bangladesh, at least four killed and hundreds injured in clashes between quota reform protesters and the police on Thursday during nationwide shutdown. The protesters on Wednesday called for a complete shutdown across the country to push home thei...

July 18, 2024 5:48 PM

Butchered animal bones indicate earliest human presence in southern South America

Fossil bones found in Argentina of a large armadillo relative with cut marks suggestive of butchering indicate humans were present in southern South America some 21,000 years ago, according to researchers, earlier than previously thought. The bones ...

July 18, 2024 2:42 PM

76th Primetime Emmy Awards: Netflix, Disney dominate 2024 nominations

The nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled today, showcasing the best in television over the past year. FX's epic series 'Shogun' leads the pack with an impressive 25 nominations, including a nod for Best Drama Series. Other to...

July 18, 2024 2:10 PM

US military ends Gaza floating pier mission to bring aid to Palestinians by sea

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that its mission to install and operate a temporary, floating pier off the coast of Gaza was complete, formally ending an extraordinary but troubled effort to bring humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The pier,...

July 18, 2024 12:52 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Ind...

July 18, 2024 2:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates India’s first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India's first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was al...

July 18, 2024 9:51 AM

Bangladesh: Students and police clash amid ongoing quota reform movement

In Bangladesh, the ongoing Quota Reform Movement became violent Wednesday afternoon when Police fired tear gas and sound grenades at protesting students of Dhaka University who brought out a coffin procession for six persons killed on Tuesday during ...

July 18, 2024 9:17 AM

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19, says White House

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing mild symptoms, the White House said. "He (Biden) will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,"...

July 18, 2024 8:39 AM

India at UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza strip, urges for unconditional release of hostages

India at the United Nations has reiterated its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for the release of the hostages without any conditions. Delivering his remarks at the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Op...

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