July 2004
The Deadline Set by Iraqi Insurgents for Executing One of the 7 Hostages Has Expired
The deadline for executing one of the seven hostages held by Iraqi insurgents has passed with no news on their fate. Mediators are still working…
Kidnappers Threaten to Kill One of Seven Truck Drivers in Iraq
Kidnappers in Iraq have threatened to kill one of seven truck drivers if their employer does not stop operations. The group 'Black Science' has taken…
Indian Government Urges Citizens to Delay Travel to Iraq
The Indian government has advised its citizens to delay travel to Iraq amid serious security concerns. This comes as officials call for the release of…
Kidnappers in Iraq Threaten to Kill One of the Hostage Drivers on Friday - 2004-07-29
Kidnappers in Iraq threaten to kill one of seven truck drivers if their demands are not met, claiming the drivers support U.S. forces. Al Jazeera…
Pakistani and Indian Diplomats Negotiate Over Dam Construction in Indian Kashmir - 2004-07-29
Pakistani and Indian diplomats are negotiating over a controversial dam project in Indian Kashmir, with hopes of reaching an agreement soon. Pakistan is concerned that…
UN: Ongoing Flood in Bangladesh Could Lead to Major Humanitarian Crisis - 2004-07-27
The UN has issued a warning about the severe flooding in Bangladesh, which could lead to a significant humanitarian crisis. The World Food Programme is…
Death Toll from Floods in South Asia Exceeds 1000
Recent floods in South Asia have resulted in over 1000 deaths, primarily affecting Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. The ongoing heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread…
Burma's Foreign Minister Declares No Allowance for Indian Rebel Activities on Its Soil
Burma's Foreign Minister U Win Aung has pledged not to allow Indian rebels to operate in Burma during his visit to Islamabad. This commitment comes…
Increase in Death Toll from Recent Floods in South Asia - 2004-07-25
The death toll from recent floods in South Asia has risen significantly, particularly in Bihar, India, where over 351 bodies have been found. The total…
Indian Foreign Minister Optimistic About the Release of Three Indian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-24
The Indian Foreign Minister expressed optimism regarding the imminent release of three Indian hostages in Iraq. He met with the family of one hostage and…
Egyptian Diplomat Kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-07-24
An Egyptian diplomat, Mohamed Qotb, was kidnapped in Iraq by militants in response to Egypt's proposal to send security experts. The situation escalates as another…
Meeting of Natwar Singh, Indian Foreign Minister, with Pervez Musharraf - 2004-07-23
Natwar Singh, the Indian Foreign Minister, met with Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf to discuss the Kashmir dispute and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting marks a renewed…
Lottery for Immigration Visa to the USA Next Year - 2004-07-23
The U.S. Department of State has selected 50,000 winners for immigration visas through a lottery system for the upcoming year. Nearly 9.5 million people participated,…
An Indian Soldier Killed in Landmine Explosion in Kashmir - 2004-07-22
An Indian soldier was killed in a landmine explosion in Kashmir during a patrol. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the region, which has…
Kenya Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately - 2004-07-22
Kenya has called for its citizens to leave Iraq due to rising violence and hostage situations involving foreign truck drivers. Militants have threatened to execute…
India Urges Iraqi Militants to Release Its Citizens - 2004-07-22
Iraqi militants have taken three Indian truck drivers hostage and threatened them with death. India is urging their release, emphasizing its friendship with Iraq. This…
Life and Progress in America: Playing the Surbahar - 2004-07-21
An Indian-American woman is pursuing her passion for playing the Surbahar in the United States, which she views as a supportive environment for her artistic…
Dialogue Between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan - 2004-07-21
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held friendly talks in Islamabad, focusing on issues like border terrorism in Kashmir and the reopening of consulates.…
Six Foreign Truck Drivers Taken Hostage in Iraq
A militant group in Iraq has taken six foreign truck drivers hostage, threatening to execute them if their countries do not withdraw their citizens. The…
India-Pakistan Relations on the Sidelines of the South Asian Association Summit - 2004-07-21
During the South Asian Association summit in Islamabad, Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri are set to engage in…
India and Pakistan's Diplomacy at the South Asian Foreign Ministers' Meeting - 2004-07-20
Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh is in Islamabad for a South Asian foreign ministers' meeting, aiming to improve the peace process with Pakistan. Discussions between…
Explosion in Kashmir, India - 2004-07-19
An explosion in Kashmir, India, resulted in three deaths and over 20 injuries during a speech by Chief Minister Ram Sharma. This marks the second…
Negotiations Between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-07-19
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan met in Islamabad to discuss reconciliation and dispute resolution, particularly regarding Kashmir. This meeting is significant as it…
Andre Agassi Withdraws from RCA Tennis Championships
Andre Agassi has withdrawn from the RCA Tennis Championships to rest and prepare for the US Open. At 34, he is prioritizing recovery from an…
The Worst Flood in Nearly Two Decades in Southeast Asia - 2004-07-17
Southeast Asia is facing its worst flooding in nearly two decades, primarily affecting Bangladesh and India, with at least 7 fatalities and over 10 million…
Arrest of School Principal After Fire in India
A school principal in Tamil Nadu, India, was arrested following a fire that killed 84 children and injured 30 others. The incident is attributed to…
Floods Leave Millions Homeless in Regions of Bangladesh, India, and Nepal - 2004-07-16
Severe monsoon rains have caused catastrophic flooding in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, leaving millions homeless and resulting in hundreds of deaths. Rescuers are struggling to…
Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan to Meet Next Week
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan are set to meet next week in Islamabad to discuss reconciliation efforts and dispute resolution. This meeting is…
Capsizing of a Passenger Boat in Eastern India - 2004-07-16
A passenger boat capsized in Bihar, India, leading to at least 30 fatalities amid severe monsoon flooding. Since June, over 320 people have died in…
Dozens of Students Burned in School Fire in South India - 2004-07-16
A fire at a school in Tamil Nadu, South India, resulted in at least 80 students being burned, with many more injured. Local officials are…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Calls for End to Violence in Kashmir
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has called for an end to violence in Kashmir and urged Pakistan to dismantle terrorist camps. Pakistani officials…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least Ten Dead - 2004-07-16
A car bomb in Baghdad killed at least ten people, coinciding with Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's announcement of a new intelligence service to tackle insurgency.…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: German Foreign Minister's Trip to Several Asian Countries - 2004-07-16
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is on a diplomatic trip to several Asian countries, including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. This trip highlights…
Two Suspected Muslim Militants Kill Two in Kashmir, India - 2004-07-14
Two individuals were killed by suspected Muslim militants in Kashmir, India, one being a nurse and the other a truck driver. The violence has escalated…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State's Visit to New Delhi - 2004-07-13
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in New Delhi to meet with India's new Prime Minister and cabinet members to discuss bilateral…
At least 8 killed in separate incidents in Indian Kashmir - 2004-07-12
In recent violent incidents in Indian-administered Kashmir, at least 8 people have died and over 30 have been injured, primarily civilians. The violence is attributed…
Pakistan Expresses Concern Over India's Military Budget Increase - 2004-07-12
Pakistan has raised alarms over India's 18% increase in its military budget, which now totals nearly $17 billion. This increase is seen as a potential…
Floods in South Asia Claim Over 70 Lives
Severe floods in South Asia have resulted in over 70 deaths and displaced more than 2 million people, particularly affecting the northeastern Indian state of…
Suspected Muslim Militants Injure at Least 30 with Grenade Attack
Suspected Muslim militants launched a grenade attack in Anantnag, injuring at least 30 people, with several in critical condition. The attack targeted a police patrol…
Nazi Baghlari: India's Complaint Against the European Union's Unequal Trade Laws - 2004-07-09
India has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization about the European Union's unequal trade laws, particularly concerning import tariffs. The WTO has ruled…
Visit of the Pakistani Foreign Minister to Moscow - 2004-07-08
The Pakistani Foreign Minister is in Moscow for talks on terrorism and drug trafficking. The discussions will also cover technical and economic cooperation and the…
India Says It Will Not Send Troops to Iraq
The Indian government has confirmed it will not send troops to Iraq, even if requested by the U.S. Foreign Minister Natwar Singh recently met with…
The Number of AIDS Patients in India is Higher than Anywhere Else in the World After South Africa
A UN report reveals that India has the second highest number of HIV/AIDS cases globally, with 5.1 million individuals affected as of 2003. Despite the…
Pakistan Denies India's Recent Claim
Pakistan has rejected India's assertion that it has agreed to a wall's construction along the Kashmir Line of Control. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions between…
At least 9 killed in explosions in Kashmir, India - 2004-07-03
Recent explosions and clashes in Kashmir have resulted in at least 9 deaths and over 50 injuries, involving both civilians and military personnel. The ongoing…