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July 18, 2023 9:43 AM

US hands over 105 trafficked antiquities to Indian Consulate in New York

A repatriation ceremony for 105 trafficked antiquities handed over by the US side was held at the Indian Consulate in New York last night. This is a follow-up to the historic State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States last month. Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador of Indi...

July 17, 2023 8:33 PM

Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain deal: Kremlin

Russia has announced today that it has halted participation in a deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to be exported through the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the part of these Black Sea agreements concerning Russia has not been implemented so far, so its effect is term...

July 17, 2023 8:02 PM

Daily flights connecting Jaffna and Chennai commence

Daily flights connecting Jaffna and Chennai commenced yesterday marking a significant milestone in air travel between the two cities. The move will enhance regional connectivity and promote ease of travel between the two countries. The services on the route had resumed in December last year, with 4 ...

July 17, 2023 7:02 PM

Temperatures crept toward record highs from America to Europe and Asia

People gulped water and sought shelter from the sweltering heat, as temperatures crept toward record highs from America to Europe and Asia.   In Western and southern states of the US, which are used to high temperatures, more than 80 million people were under advisories as a widespread and op...

July 17, 2023 6:51 PM

China youth unemployment hit new record high as recovery falters

In China, youth unemployment has hit a new record high as the country's post-pandemic recovery faltered.   According to official figures, the jobless rate of 16 to 24-year-olds in urban areas rose to 21.3 percent last month.   It comes as the world's second-largest economy gr...

July 17, 2023 5:29 PM

Russia accuses Ukraine of carrying out attack on Crimea bridge

The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of carrying out an attack on the bridge between Russia and Crimea, with the involvement of Britain and the United States. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that today's attack on the Crimean bridge was carried out...

July 17, 2023 12:53 PM

UNSC to hold its first formal discussion on AI this week in New York

The United Nations Security Council will hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence this week in New York. The discussion will focus on how to mitigate the dangers of emerging AI technology in future. Britain holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this month and ha...

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