Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties during BRICS Summit

July 8, 2025 1:00 PM

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Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties during BRICS Summit

Vietnam and China have agreed to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries during a meeting of the Prime Ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil. The move came days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that would...

Tamil Nadu: 3 students killed, 5 injured as school van hit by train

July 8, 2025 1:08 PM

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Tamil Nadu: 3 students killed, 5 injured as school van hit by train

Three students were killed and five students were injured this morning when a school van was hit by the Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai passenger train between Cuddalore and Alapakkam in Tamil Nadu.   Southern Railways expressed deep regret for the loss of lives and injuries. An inquiry has been orde...

Nepal: 9 rescued in Rasuwa as Lhende stream floods; 15 still missing

July 8, 2025 12:14 PM

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Nepal: 9 rescued in Rasuwa as Lhende stream floods; 15 still missing

Nine people stranded in different parts of Rasuwa district in Nepal have been rescued safely. They were trapped after the Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-China border. Out of 37 people who had gone out of contact, 22 are now safe in a shelter. Efforts are on to trace the remaining 15 people.   ...

Death toll from Texas floods rises to over 100; rescue operations continue

July 8, 2025 1:03 PM

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to over 100; rescue operations continue

In the United States, the death toll from a devastating flood in Central Texas rose past 100, as the chance of finding more survivors faded on the fourth day of searching.  The majority of those killed were in Kerr County, where 28 children have died at the Camp Mystic Camp a Christian all-girls' su...

Broadcaster Sanjog Gupta appointed as new ICC CEO

July 8, 2025 9:21 AM

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Broadcaster Sanjog Gupta appointed as new ICC CEO

Indian broadcaster Sanjog Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Announcing his appointment, the ICC Chairman Jay Shah said that Mr Gupta will bring extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialisation, which will be invaluabl...