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PLN fast-tracks Bali's energy independence push

Denpasar, Bali, July 16 -- State-run electricity company PT PLN is accelerating Bali's energy independence push by developing renewable energy power plants and strengthening electrical infrastructure,... Read More


Cooch Behar's Madanmohan Rath Yatra draws thousands

Cooch Behar, July 16 -- Thousands of devotees thronged the streets of Cooch Behar on Thursday as the centuries-old Rath Yatra of the royal family's deity, Madanmohan Dev, was held with traditional rit... Read More


Greenpeace demands halt to Dangote's $17bn Kenya coastal refinery

France, July 16 -- The east African oil refinery, with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, was confirmed earlier this month to be located at Kenya's Lamu port, ending months of speculation ... Read More


Greenpeace Africa demands halt to $17bn Kenya coastal oil refinery

France, July 16 -- The east African oil refinery, with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, was confirmed earlier this month to be located at Kenya's Lamu port, ending months of speculation ... Read More


Lone woman earning a livelihood offering horse rides to highland visitors

Baglung, July 16 -- It was 5am when a group of tourists staying at a nearby homestay called, asking for horses to take them to Bukipatan, a high-altitude alpine meadow where thousands of sheep, yaks a... Read More


Government's big moves hit judicial wall

Kathmandu, July 16 -- Within roughly 100 days of taking office, the Balendra Shah-led government has, the Supreme Court has repeatedly found its key decisions checked by the Supreme Court. The court h... Read More


South Air begins domestic flights from KarachiPublished on: July 16, 2026 6:00 PM

Pakistan, July 16 -- South Air has launched scheduled domestic flights from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, expanding Pakistan's aviation network. The Pakistan Airports Authority said the new ... Read More


Macron toughens stance on arson as wildfires sweep France

France, July 16 -- Around 35,000 hectares (nearly 86,500 acres) have been impacted by fires -- more than during the entire 2025 fire season, according to authorities. France "has never faced so many ... Read More


Macron toughens stance on arson, with dozens arrested as wildfires sweep France

France, July 16 -- Around 35,000 hectares have been impacted by the recent fires - more than during the entire 2025 fire season, according to authorities. France "has never faced so many outbreaks of... Read More


Domestic tourism powering travel boom, but foreign visitor spending flat, says apex tourism body

New Delhi, July 16 -- As the world navigates the war in West Asia, India's dependence on domestic tourism is growing, while spending by international visitors has remained flat over the last seven yea... Read More