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US attacks Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz: Iranian state media
Jul 22, 2026Tehran , July 22 (ANI): The United States has reportedly executed a missile strike against Iran's Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, marking a fresh escalation in the expanding military confrontation between Washington and... -
“Mental wellness and healthy lifestyles” are India’s new priorities at 16th BRICS Health Meet: Health Secretary Srivastava
Jul 22, 2026Chandigarh , July 22 (ANI): India on Wednesday said it has introduced two new agenda items, promotion of mental wellness and the BRICS Mission on Healthy Lifestyles, at the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting, as delegates... -
Lula signs law to strengthen Brazil’s sovereignty in medicines, vaccine production
Jul 22, 2026Sao Paulo , July 22 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday signed into law legislation establishing Brazil's National Health Strategy for the Health Economic-Industrial Complex (CEIS), a major initiative aimed at strengt......Read More -
Mariinsky Theatre, TV BRICS partner to promote classical theatre arts across BRICS nations
Jul 22, 2026Moscow , July 22 (ANI): Russia's State Academic Mariinsky Theatre and the TV BRICS International Media Network have entered into a partnership to promote classical theatre arts, strengthen cultural cooperation and expand humanitarian ties among......Read More -
President Murmu visits Mother Teresa Memorial in Skopje with North Macedonia counterpart
Jul 22, 2026Skopje , July 22 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, along with her North Macedonian counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, visited the Memorial House of Mother Teresa in Skopje on Wednesday to pay tribute to the Nobel Peace Prize... -
India, US near interim trade agreement as Jaishankar and Rubio hold talks in Manila
Jul 22, 2026Manila , July 22 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Manila on Wednesday, focusing on recent developments in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific, while also reviewing... -
“Troublemaker of the region”: Rubio warns ASEAN that Iran’s Hormuz blockade sets dangerous precedent
Jul 22, 2026Manila , July 22 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday warned Southeast Asian leaders, cautioning that permitting illegal maritime blockades in West Asia risks establishing a precedent that could spread to vital Indo-Pacifi......Read More -
China reportedly steps up Coast Guard presence around Taiwan
Jul 22, 2026Taipei , July 22 (ANI): Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in the presence of Chinese coast guard and research vessels around the island, prompting authorities to prepare drills simulating possible Chinese escalations off Taiwan's Pacific... -
Pakistan petrol dealers announce nationwide strike; fuel supply may face disruptions
Jul 22, 2026Islamabad , July 22 (ANI): Pakistan is likely to witness fuel supply disruptions as the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has announced a nationwide one-day strike beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, after talks with the... -
Jaishankar discusses “Indo-Pacific security” with New Zealand FM Peters
Jul 22, 2026Manila , July 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that he held a "useful conversation" with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings in Manila, with...
