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August 19, 2024 4:57 PM

Russian forces capture town of Zalizne in Ukraine’s east, defence ministry says

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that its forces had captured the town of Zalizne in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, as its offensive against the nearby city of Toretsk gains steam. Zalizne, which Russia calls by its Soviet-era name of Art...

August 19, 2024 4:35 PM

Oman’s Dhofar governorate ancient sites attract history buffs

In Salalah, Oman, the Al Baleed Archaeological Site offers a glimpse into an ancient civilization. The site, dating back over 2,500 years, was once a thriving port city and now features the remains of a grand mosque. Visitors can walk among the colum...

August 19, 2024 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar welcomes Nepal counterpart Arzu Rana Deuba on India visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed his counterpart from Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba on her first visit to India as the Foreign Minister. Sharing a picture along with her, Jaishankar wrote on X, "Welcome @Arzuranadeuba of Nepal on h...

August 19, 2024 2:52 PM

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The forecaster also said that additional intensification is expe...

August 19, 2024 2:19 PM

Applications open for climate smart agritech cohort under India-Australia RISE accelerator

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to invite applications for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort under the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Start-...

August 19, 2024 12:49 PM

China’s Xi meets Vietnam’s new leaders, says Hanoi is ‘neighbourhood diplomacy priority’

China's President Xi Jinping praised Vietnam on Monday during talks with Vietnam's new leader To Lam in Beijing on his first state visit since he took office, Chinese official media Xinhua said. The meeting signals the close ties between the two com...

August 19, 2024 12:11 PM

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to the city in a show of enthusiasm for Harris'...

August 19, 2024 11:19 AM

Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea

The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous manoeuvres in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations had agreed to try to ease tensions and manage disagreements at sea. China...

August 19, 2024 11:49 AM

PM Modi intensifies monitoring of Mpox situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified the oversight of India’s Mpox preparedness following the World Health Organization's (WHO) recent declaration of the disease as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The WHO renewed...

August 19, 2024 10:43 AM

Rising Hinduphobia: Global Surge in Anti-Hindu Violence Raises Alarms

In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in violence against its Hindu minority, with over 200 reported incidents of attacks on temples, homes, and businesses. This wave of violence has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Prime Min...

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