New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) In a significant gesture of friendship and commitment to the Global South, India sent a consignment of 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines along with ancillary supplies on Thursday to help Bolivia in containing the outbreak of the disease.
Baghdad, July 17 (IANS) Around 50 people were killed in a massive fire at a hypermarket in Iraq's Wasit province, the regional governor said on Thursday.
Quetta, July 17 (IANS) Pakistani security forces carried out an "unlawful raid" on the home of a Baloch activist "without any legal grounds," according to Sammi Deen Baloch, a member of the human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).
Kuala Lumpur, July 17 (IANS) Marking the first-ever visit by a hydrographic vessel from India to Malaysia, Indian Naval ship INS Sandhayak was warmly received by the Royal Malaysian Navy on its arrival at Port Klang on Thursday.
Dhaka, July 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Thursday strongly condemned the "indiscriminate attacks, shootings, and brutal killings" of ordinary citizens by the law enforcement agencies of the country in Gopalganj district.
Washington, July 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to impose a unified tariff rate on more than 150 countries and regions, according to a media report.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After concerns were raised by India, the demolition of legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Mymensingh has been halted. The Bangladesh authorities have formed a panel to see how the house, which now has just a few walls left standing, can be reconstructed.
Alaska, July 17 (IANS) A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the US state's southern region and the Alaska Peninsula, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
New York, July 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has indicated that the US is "very close" to a trade deal with India, and it may be wrapped up soon.
London, July 16 (IANS) The Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Shas party on Wednesday announced that it is quitting the Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition government.
