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July 6, 2023 9:17 PM

67th convention of Travel Agents Association of India kick-starts in Colombo

The 67th convention of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has kick-started in the vibrant capital city of Colombo today. The convention aims to promote regional tourism and strengthen bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka.   With the theme "Transcending Borders, Tran...

July 6, 2023 7:03 PM

Peru declares state of emergency for 60 days in areas around Ubinas volcano

Peru declared a state of emergency for sixty days in areas around the Ubinas volcano yesterday. According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the volcano has been spewing ash and gas since earlier this week.   The smoke cloud has travelled over towns that are 10 kilometers away from the vol...

July 6, 2023 12:13 PM

Iran taken to World Court over passenger jet downing in 2020

Iran has been taken to World Court over passenger jet downing in 2020. Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom have asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to open proceedings against Iran. A case was launched against Iran at the United Nations highest court yesterday over the sh...

July 6, 2023 9:01 AM

Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh signals alarming trend this year

In Bangladesh, the dengue outbreak has taken a worrisome turn. The number of vector-borne fever cases has crossed the 10000- mark and the death toll continues to rise, signaling an alarming trend this year. The tally of deaths from dengue fever rose to 62 since January this year, of whom 15 peo...

July 5, 2023 8:51 PM

UN asks Taliban to revoke restrictions on females as soon as possible

The UN deputy special representative for Afghanistan Markus Potzel has asked the Taliban to revoke the restrictions on females as soon as possible.   Mr Potzel said that women have the right to participate in society and urged the Taliban to fulfill its international obligations, including en...

July 5, 2023 8:49 PM

Pakistan: At least seven people killed after heavy rains lashed Lahore

In Pakistan, at least seven people were killed after heavy rains lashed the city of Lahore. It also leads to urban flooding and causes extreme damage to infrastructure.   Local media reported the deaths took place due to roof collapses, drowning, and electrocution. Earlier, the Pakistan Me...

July 5, 2023 8:40 PM

Israeli army withdraws troops from refugee camp in West Bank city of Jenin

The Israeli army has withdrawn its troops from the refugee camp in the West Bank city of Jenin today.   Israeli Army said that the operation is officially over and the soldiers have left the Jenin area.   The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, the two-day operation, the largest in the W...

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