International

July 19, 2025 1:44 PM July 19, 2025 1:44 PM

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Israel and Syria agree to a ceasefire after Israeli attacks on Damascus

The US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack today said that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire after Israel launched air strikes on the country which it claimed were aimed at protecting an Arab religious minority  Druze community.     Clashes between pro-government forces and the Druz...

July 19, 2025 11:35 AM July 19, 2025 11:35 AM

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U.S. Formally Rejects WHO Pandemic Amendments, Citing Overreach and Vague Provisions

The United States has formally rejected a set of amendments adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at strengthening global pandemic preparedness. The amendments, approved by consensus last year, sought to improve international coordination following the chaotic response to COVID-19.   ...

July 19, 2025 10:59 AM July 19, 2025 10:59 AM

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US: Three LASD Officers Killed in Explosion at East Los Angeles Training Facility

In the United States, three veteran officers from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) were killed in an explosion at a training facility in East Los Angeles last evening. The blast occurred at the Biscailuz Center Academy, which houses the department’s bomb squad and arson unit.      ...

July 18, 2025 9:46 PM July 18, 2025 9:46 PM

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Nuclear energy & advanced technology next frontier of collaboration for India and UAE

          India and the United Arab Emirates are solidifying their strategic partnership, setting their sights on nuclear energy and advanced technology as the next frontiers for collaboration. This move comes as bilateral trade has already surged past the $100 billion mark, five years ahead of sche...

July 18, 2025 9:59 PM July 18, 2025 9:59 PM

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EU approves new Russia sanction package including new oil price cap

The European Union has reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its conflict in Ukraine, targeting the banking, energy, and military-industrial sectors. It also includes a new dynamic oil price cap aimed at delivering further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. Pr...

July 18, 2025 9:32 PM July 18, 2025 9:32 PM

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Indian authorities in touch with Bangladesh for early return of apprehended fishermen

          Thirty-four Indian fishermen, along with two of their Indian fishing trawlers were apprehended by Bangladesh authorities near Mongla for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Bangladeshi territorial waters recently. Sources in the External Affairs Minis...

July 18, 2025 8:45 PM July 18, 2025 8:45 PM

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South Africa rolls out Mpox vaccination drive to curb the spread

South Africa has rolled out the mpox vaccination programme to curb the spread of the disease. As more laboratory confirmed mpox cases continue to be detected in South Africa, the National Department of Health of the country has announced plans to commence vaccination. Following the recent detection ...