India Advocates for Enhanced African Leadership in Global Security and Development

In a stirring address to the United Nations Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, asserted India’s dedication to enhancing African states’ influence in global security and development. This commitment is part of India’s broader strategy to foster a more inclusive and multipolar world order. Focus on Shared History and Solidarity Kamboj’s address underscored the […]

Read More

Increased Surveillance Heightens Tensions on Korean Peninsula

In a recent escalation of tension, North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of significantly increasing their reconnaissance activities around the inter-Korean border. According to a statement released by state media KCNA on Sunday, North Korea’s Vice Defence Minister Kim Gang Il reported that between May 13 and 24, the U.S. flew […]

Read More

Bangladesh-India Energy Relations Strain Over Unpaid Dues and Supply Shortages

In a developing story that underscores the complexities of regional energy cooperation, Bangladesh’s electricity imports from India’s Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL) have been reduced due to significant unpaid dues. This reduction highlights the challenges faced by both nations in maintaining stable energy supplies and financial agreements. Financial Disputes Affect Energy Supply TSECL, which […]

Read More

The disappearance of the dome-minar of the Arab-style mosque in China

Hundreds of mosques in China have been closed by the country’s authorities. Again, in some places, the extensive infrastructure of the mosque has brought great changes. In this sequence, the appearance of a large mosque built in the Arab style has been changed. The dome and minaret were removed and a Chinese-style roof was added. […]

Read More

Priyanka Gandhi’s harsh response to Modi’s ‘Mujra’ comment

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi gave a strong response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘mujra’ comment against India Alliance. He said, the Prime Minister must maintain the dignity of his post. ‘Mujra’ is a type of dance usually performed by courtesans. News from NDTV. At a rally in Bihar on Saturday (May 25), Modi accused […]

Read More

‘Smile more’: Hong Kong prepares for hospitality campaign by getting service sector and civil servants to be more courteous

By Cannix Yau Hong Kong is gearing up for a hospitality campaign to woo tourists by mobilising support from across all segments of society, from frontline civil servants to transport operators, to make courtesy and warm behaviour a priority. Tourism minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said on Saturday authorities would coordinate all service industries ranging from […]

Read More

Malaysia urges Thailand to revive Pan-Asia rail links instead of chasing land bridge dream

The last train rolled across a steel bridge spanning the banks of the Golok River between Malaysia and Thailand 18 years ago. Now, the approaches at either end are sealed – rust and floodwaters have gnawed away at the rails alongside the decaying wooden sleepers. In Kelantan on the Malaysian side, speaking near the derelict, […]

Read More

Turkmenistan President and Kazakhstan Prime Minister Bolster Bilateral Ties

In a significant diplomatic move, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan engaged in fruitful discussions with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of Kazakhstan on May 24, 2024. The meeting, held in Turkmenistan, coincided with the routine gathering of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), underscoring the nations’ commitment to regional […]

Read More

Expert Conference on Security Issues in the Central Asia-EU Format Held in Tashkent

On May 24, the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA) hosted an expert conference on the topic “Central Asia – the European Union: a new agenda for security cooperation”. The event was co-organised by the IICA and the European Union (EU). The forum was attended by more than 100 representatives of ministries and departments, diplomatic […]

Read More