UNIFIL has refused to leave its positions in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on the UN chief to move UN peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way.” Netanyahu’s appeal to UN chief Antonio Guterres comes a day after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, […]
Read MoreA draft statement arrived at by consensus by the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations was put to the 18-nation East Asia Summit meeting in Laos on Thursday evening, the official said. Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s largest carrier has been weighing Boeing’s 777X and the Airbus A350-1000 as replacements for its fleet of 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, mostly used on US and some high-density regional routes, according to industry sources. Taiwan’s China Airlines is not facing any political pressure on its decision about whether to buy Boeing or Airbus aircraft for […]
Read MorePrime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai left today for Islamabad, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to participate in the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states to be held on October 15-16, 2024. During the working visit, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene will take part in […]
Read MoreThe Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that the government has decided to review the Wind Power Project in Mannar, which involves India’s Adani Group. Deputy Solicitor General Dr. Awanti Perera, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the Supreme Court that the interim cabinet of the new government has decided to review […]
Read MoreIn celebration of the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties, Drukair signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for five new aircraft, including three A320neo and two A321XLR models, in Paro yesterday. The three A320neo aircrafts will replace the two A319s ageing planes, ensuring the continuity and efficiency in their fleet operations. Drukair CEO Tandi […]
Read More“…maybe if you stay for 15 years in power, then you feel that everything is okay,” says Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty. Did India know about the things happening in Bangladesh ahead of 5 August? “Of course, we knew,” said former Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, also a former special secretary (public diplomacy) of […]
Read MoreSeveral media reports suggest that the Indian government issued a travel document for Sheikh Hasina. This document will allow her to travel overseas by obtaining a visa from any country, according to India-based newspaper Ei Samay. India providing a travel pass to ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina will not deteriorate the ties between the […]
Read MoreIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outlined a plan to expand the borders of the Jewish state, sparking a backlash. In a recent documentary, he threatened to extend the Israeli border to the Jordan River in the future. Turkish news agency Anadolu reported this in a report on Friday (October 11). According to Smotrich, the […]
Read MoreThe first joint exercise between Middle Eastern countries Iran and Oman has been held. Naval units of the Iranian Army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Omani Navy participated in the exercise. Iran’s media IRNA reported that the exercise was held in the north of the Indian Ocean and in the Strait of […]
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