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July 16, 2025 9:04 AM

Over 90 killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza in 24 hours

Israeli air strikes killed over 90 people across the Gaza Strip in 24 hours in one of the deadliest attacks launched on Monday evening. Gaza’s Health Ministry yesterday said 278 people were injured in the attacks and taken to hospitals.   In the  Tel al-Hawa district, 19 members of a singl...

July 16, 2025 8:33 AM

Russian FM Lavrov downplays US President Trump’s 100% tariff threat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has downplayed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Russia and its allies, asserting that Moscow is well equipped to withstand additional sanctions.   Addressing a press conference after the meeting of the Foreign Minist...

July 16, 2025 1:27 PM

Bangladesh: Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home being demolished in Mymensingh

In Bangladesh, the ancestral home of eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh city, formerly used as the Mymensingh Shishu Academy, is being demolished to make way for a new semi-concrete structure.   Eminent litterateur Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury was the father of celebrated poet Suk...

July 15, 2025 9:34 PM

Sri Lanka: Puppetry Fest in Colombo displays South Asia’s vibrant traditions

  A three-day Puppetry Fest opened in Colombo with a vibrant celebration of South Asia’s rich puppetry traditions. Organised by the SAARC Cultural Centre, the fest was inaugurated by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi. Speaking at ...

July 15, 2025 9:30 PM

Sri Lanka: Prime Minister  to inaugurate 7th ISA meeting 

  The Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the Asia and the Pacific Region commenced in Colombo. The formal inauguration will be done by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Director General of ISA Ashish Khanna tomorrow. Being held under the ...

July 15, 2025 9:13 PM

Yemen: Execution of Indian Nurse postponed

The execution of Indian nurse Nimishapriya, which was initially scheduled for tomorrow in Yemen, has been postponed. According to the official sources, the government has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimishapriya to reach a mutually agreeable solution wit...

July 15, 2025 1:29 PM

34 fishermen from Bengal’s Kakdwip detained in Bangladesh

Thirty-four fishermen from West Bengal were produced before a Bangladeshi court today following their detention by the Bangladesh Navy earlier this morning. The fishermen were allegedly apprehended for crossing into Bangladeshi territorial waters. Alongside them, two fishing trawlers were also seize...

July 15, 2025 12:54 PM

UN Chief flags global development emergency; only 35% of SDGs on track for 2030

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, reported that only 35 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track to be met by the 2030 deadline. He said the drawback in meeting the deadline is a global development emergency.     In his speech at the launch of the Sustainable ...

July 15, 2025 12:20 PM

Japan willing to resume peace talks with Russia

Japan has expressed readiness to resume peace treaty talks with Russia when conditions allow. In an interview with a state-run news agency, Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto said that it is necessary to conclude a peace treaty by resolving the territorial issue between the two countries to bu...

July 15, 2025 11:42 AM

Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in New York, New Jersey

In United States, Torrential rains pounded parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, triggering severe flash floods in New York City and northern New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency late yesterday. He urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel....

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