Thai PM cancels APEC attendance over passing of Queen Mother Sirikit

IANS | October 25, 2025 3:29 PM

Bangkok, Oct 25 (IANS) After concluding the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the media that Thailand has entered a national mourning period following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit, and he has cancelled his trip to South Korea to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Indian envoy and US Senator discuss bilateral ties, ongoing talks on trade deal

IANS | October 24, 2025 3:34 PM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra met US Senator Bill Hagerty as both discussed various facets of bilateral partnership, including continuing ongoing talks on mutually beneficial trade deal, increasing bilateral hydrocarbons trade and working together to address shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.