Damascus, July 6 (UNI) Syria and Britain officially renewed diplomatic relations, marked by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus, said official statements released by both sides. Syria’s foreign affairs authorities said in a statement yesterday that during the visit, the British official extended a formal invitation to Syrian foreign affairs chief Asaad al-Shibani…
Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) On the forth phase of his five nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Brazil today. During his a four-day visit, he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and then undertake a state visit. Upon his arrival from Argentina where he went on a single day visit,…
Beirut, July 6 (UNI) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the international community to exert pressure on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon, warning that the continued “aggression” threatens national sovereignty and regional stability. “We call on our partners and allies to intensify pressure on Israel to halt its violations and fully commit…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack against the Kerala Chief Minister over his visit to the US, AICC Working Committee member and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged that the people of Kerala are unaware of the details of the Chief Minister’s trip and his health condition. “The Chief Minister has gone to…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (UNI) In view of the Nipah outbreak, fever surveillance will be conducted in the affected areas of three districts in Kerala. “There are a total of 425 individuals on the Nipah virus contact list. Among them, 228 are from Malappuram, 110 from Palakkad, and 87 from Kozhikode. In Malappuram, 12 people are…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (UNI) The Kerala Government is committed to ensuring that international trade agreements do not adversely affect dairy farmers, said State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. Any decision to import milk and dairy products would negatively impact dairy farmers and cooperatives in Kerala, the Minister cautioned yesterday. While stressing the need to remain vigilant…
Houston, July 6 (UNI) Severe flooding across central Texas has killed at least 49 people and left dozens missing, local authorities said over the weekend, as rescue operations continued across several counties. In Kerr County, at least 43 people, including 28 adults and 15 kids, were confirmed dead after torrential rains triggered flash floods early…
Dhaka, July 6 (UNI) Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Malaysian authorities in the terror investigation into the arrest of dozens of Bangladeshi nationals in Malaysia on alleged terror charges. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement here yesterday that the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has engaged with…
Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said India is now negotiating international trade agreements with confidence and strength, unlike the previous Congress and UPA governments that signed deals which did not align with national interest. “Today, India negotiates with self-confidence. We can compete with anyone in the world. This…
New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) In a shocking event for Pakistan’s IT corridors, Microsoft shuts down its 25-year-long operations in Pakistan. The tech major started its Pak operations in 2000, which began with ambitions of digital transformation and tech-friendly collaboration. The news came just after Microsoft’s announcement of layoffs of its 9,000 employees this week….
