UNESCO has added the Saint Hilarion Monastery in Gaza to its World Heritage List during the 46th session in New Delhi. The site is also on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The Embassy of India in Manila has introduced new measures to simplify medical travel for Filipinos and foreign residents needing urgent treatment. The provisions cover critical care, including life-threatening diseases, congenital illnesses, and oncology treatments.
Tensions between South and North Korea have intensified as trash-filled balloons from North Korea were found at the South Korean presidential office. This is part of ongoing provocations that have strained relations between the two nations.
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport, killing 18 airline staff members. The pilot is the only survivor and has been taken to KMC Hospital for treatment.
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on July 24. The aircraft, bound for Pokhara, was carrying 19 people, including crew members.
The Bangladesh High Commission in India has strongly denied a report by India Today NE that claimed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was airlifted amid violent clashes in Dhaka. The report caused confusion before being retracted, and India Today NE has since apologized for the misinformation.
President Joe Biden has announced the end of his re-election campaign, citing concerns about age and fitness. World leaders respond with tributes and strategic positioning as Vice President Kamala Harris is endorsed as the Democratic nominee.
Joe Biden announced on Saturday, July 21 that he is withdrawing from the US presidential election. The 81-year-old President stated that his decision was made in the nation’s best interest, emphasizing, "It is in the best interest of the country for me to stand down."
In a coordinated effort between Indian and Myanmar authorities, eight Indian nationals who were victims of a scam centre in Hpa Lu, Myawaddy, were successfully rescued and handed over to the Myanmar police and immigration authorities yesterday, July 20.
A 12-member Indian team from NDRF has joined Nepali forces to search for missing passengers after two buses were swept into the Trishuli River by a landslide. The search, complicated by monsoon-swollen waters, has so far recovered 19 bodies, with 15 confirmed as passengers.
In a landmark decision, Bangladesh's Supreme Court has abolished the contentious job quota system, urging students to return to classes. The ruling follows violent protests and unrest that led to over 130 fatalities.
A stringent curfew accompanied by a "shoot-on-sight" directive has been imposed across Bangladesh, as military forces patrol parts of the capital, Dhaka, following violent clashes over civil service job allocations. The curfew, which commenced at midnight, includes a brief relaxation period from noon to 2 p.m. to allow for essential activities.
The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), an international media safety and rights organization, has expressed profound shock and sorrow following the tragic death of a young reporter in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, during widespread demonstrations against the nation's job-quota system.
Student protests in Bangladesh have intensified, resulting in the release of hundreds of inmates and the setting of a jail on fire. The government has imposed an internet shutdown and banned public gatherings to curb further violence.
In a significant move, Pakistan's counter-terror officials have arrested Al-Qaeda leader Amin ul Haq, a known associate of Osama Bin Laden. This marks Pakistan's first major arrest in many years following a legal case by the CTD in Punjab.
SpiceJet reported a technical issue preventing updates on flights. "Our team is actively working to resolve this issue," the airline stated on X (formerly Twitter).
The unrest, which intensified on Thursday, has led to widespread disruption and destruction, including the torching of the state broadcaster's building.
Student protesters in Bangladesh have declared a nationwide shutdown on July 18 to demand reforms in the government job quota system. The announcement follows violent clashes with security forces that resulted in six deaths, including four students.
KP Sharma Oli, newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal, will seek a vote of confidence on July 21, a week after taking office. Oli was named prime minister following the loss of a confidence vote by his predecessor, Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Violent protests over government job quotas in Bangladesh have led to six deaths and over 100 injuries. The government has shut down educational institutions and deployed paramilitary troops in major cities.
Dhammika Niroshana, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, was shot at his home in Ambalangoda on July 16. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack, and the suspect remains at large.
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