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US drone strike kills IS leader in Syria
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The United States conducted a drone strike Tuesday that killed the Islamic State's (IS) leader in Syria, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
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Singapore reports 5,979 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Singapore reported 5,979 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 1,540,788.
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Eng vs Ind: Visitors win toss and opt to field; Virat Kohli misses out
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
India star batter Virat Kohli will be missing out on the first ODI after he sustained a mild groin strain. He has been replaced by batter Shreyas Iyer in the Playing XI.
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UN warns teen pregnancy costing economic progress in Uganda
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kampala [Uganda), July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Child marriages and teenage pregnancies are costing Uganda's social economic progress and not conducive to the country's wealth creation and prosperity, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Uganda Country Representative Mary Otieno said Monday.
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Australia's major cruise ship sparks COVID-19 outbreak
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): A large cruise ship, destined to arrive in Australia's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW), has been struck by a COVID-19 outbreak, leaving more than 2,000 guests affected on the ship.
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Spike in COVID-19 cases major threat to Australian hospital system: author
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Australian health authorities warned that a projected looming spike in COVID-19 cases could overwhelm the hospital system.
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Xi Jinping appears confident to secure third term as China's President
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 12 (ANI): Ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to be held in 2022, President Xi Jinping appears confident to secure his third term in power with his allies dominating not just the major territorial positions but also key functional ar
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China's Wang Yi holds talks with ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi in J
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here on Monday with ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi, with both sides promising to strengthen ties.
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Australian authorities warn about foot-and-mouth disease on nation's "door
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales are warning travellers about the threat posed on the livestock industry by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
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Brazilian president unveils deal to import Russian diesel
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday announced his government has reached a deal to begin importing diesel fuel from Russia as part of measures to lower fuel prices at home.
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Over 500 firefighters battle wildfire to protect iconic trees in US Yosemi
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], July 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Authorities said Monday that more than 500 firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire to protect some of the world's oldest and largest trees in the Yosemite National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
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UN deputy relief chief warns of worsening of Yemen's humanitarian catastro
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], July 11 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN deputy relief chief on Monday called for quick and decisive international action as Yemen's humanitarian catastrophe is expected to worsen.
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