International News Updates

Two teams from the Indian Armed Forces, led by Lt. Colonel Manoj Joshi, have successfully planted India's tri-colour on Mount Elbrus during the International Military Sports Council's 'Climb for Peace' event. The Tri-Services team included a woman Navy mountaineer, Shristi Thakur, and three Army personnel.

Washington, July 25 IANS: NORAD intercepted two Chinese H-6 and two Russian TU-95 bombers in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. US and Canadian fighter jets were deployed. The aircraft did not enter US or Canadian sovereign airspace.

US President Joe Biden announced in an Oval Office address that he ended his 2024 re-election campaign to unify the Democratic Party and protect American democracy. He cited achieving significant goals and endorsed Kamala Harris for President.

A plane carrying 19 passengers crashed during take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The incident is currently under investigation.

US Vice-President Kamala Harris is actively pursuing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination after President Joe Biden endorsed her. Harris has quickly gained significant endorsements, including from Biden and Hillary Clinton.

World leaders have responded to US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, endorsing Kamala Harris for the presidency. Tributes poured in from allies, praising his service and international cooperation.

The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew and shoot-on-sight order after student-led anti-quota protests resulted in 133 deaths. The Supreme Court is set to rule on a civil service hiring quota that sparked these deadly clashes. Protests have been ongoing against the reintroduction of job reservations for relatives of 1971 war veterans.

At least 22 people were killed and 16 injured in a road accident on the Bolivia-Chile international highway. The crash involved a cargo truck returning to Bolivia and a passenger bus heading to Arica, Chile. Both drivers died, and the injured were taken to a local hospital.

Around 1000 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh amid ongoing student protests, using land ports and flights from Dhaka and Chittagong. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is coordinating with various authorities to ensure safe passage. The High Commission of India in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions assist the remaining students.

Eleven people died after a highway bridge in Shaanxi Province's Zhashui County collapsed due to flash floods on Friday night. The incident caused five vehicles to fall into the river, recovered by rescue teams by Saturday morning.

At least 40 migrants died and several were injured after their boat caught fire off northern Haiti. The vessel, carrying over 80 people, departed from Labadee heading to Turks and Caicos Islands. Survivors received care from IOM and national authorities.

Former US President Donald Trump delivered his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt, recounting the harrowing experience at a Pennsylvania rally. He emphasized unity during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he accepted his third GOP nomination.

An Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco made a precautionary landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia due to a potential cargo hold issue. The aircraft landed safely with 225 passengers and 19 crew members. Arrangements are being made for a ferry flight to continue the journey.

At least 16 people were killed in a department store fire in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, on Wednesday. The fire broke out at 6 p.m. in a 14-story building. China's Ministry of Emergency Management and National Fire and Rescue Administration have dispatched teams for investigation and rescue guidance.

US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 after his first event in Las Vegas, confirmed the White House. He has mild symptoms and will return to Delaware to self-isolate and continue his duties. The White House will provide regular updates.