India closely monitoring situation related to minorities in Bangladesh: Jaishankar

The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, he says. The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said. The primary […]

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Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored. He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. The Russian President said: “We cannot ignore the fact […]

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Collective effort key for supporting Sri Lanka’s success in debt restructuring: IMF chief

In an effort to capitalise on the momentum of the rapid progress in debt restructuring, collective effort is key for supporting Sri Lanka’s success in this area, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. As the authorities continue to finalise the remaining debt restructuring agreements, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasised that high creditor participation is […]

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Sri Lanka should not bow to external pressure: Chinese Envoy

Sri Lanka must not bow to external pressure and must maintain an independent foreign policy, especially at a time when some ‘parties’ are trying to take advantage of its economic situation, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong told a group of journalists in Colombo last evening. In an in-depth interaction, clearing China’s stance and […]

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Taiwan urges China not to overreact to Lai’s foreign visit

Although China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, the breakaway province has been seeking independence since 1949. That demand has now grown with time. That is why Taiwan is seeking help from foreign countries. And to achieve that goal, the region’s leader William Lai Ching will embark on his first foreign trip on Saturday. […]

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Jaishankar to make statement in Indian Parliament on Chinmoy Das issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested in Bangladesh for sedition. After the meeting held on Thursday, it is reported that the Foreign Minister will make a statement on this in the Lok Sabha on Friday. […]

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Philippines’ Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP’s assassination threat

In a strongly-worded video message addressing the nation, Marcos did not name Vice President Sara Duterte, his presidential running mate, but said “such criminal plans should not be overlooked.” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice […]

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International Court of Justice ruling has no significance: Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court in The Hague issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Netanyahu strongly opposed the decision. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the ruling has no significance. He claimed that it was an anti-Semitic ruling. The International Criminal Court also issued the same warrant against former Israeli […]

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