Paris, June 25 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Thursday strongly condemned the widespread "repression and arbitrary arrest" of more than 1,000 leaders, activists, and supporters of the Awami League party and its affiliated organisations by Bangladeshi authorities.
New York, June 25 (IANS) A leading international press freedom group on Thursday called on Hong Kong authorities to immediately release journalist and bookseller Leticia Wong Man-huen, saying that publishing activities should not be treated as threats to national security.
Washington, June 25, (IANS) India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, while cautioning that the country has not been immune to disruptions in global energy markets.
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Australia and India have bolstered maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region through a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Workshop and Tabletop Exercise held in Chennai, according to a report.
Riyadh, June 25 (IANS) India's outgoing Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, met Riyadh's Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Thursday and discussed the steadily growing bilateral relations.
Tokyo, June 25 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Malik, on Thursday met Senate President Sekiguchi Masakazu at the National Diet building and discussed further strengthening bilateral relations.
Moscow, June 25 (IANS) Russia's Foreign Ministry said Thursday it had summoned Romanian Ambassador Cristian Istrate to formally inform Bucharest regarding the retaliatory measures over the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Constanta.
Dhaka, June 25 (IANS) The Indian government has assigned Union Cabinet Minister status to its High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, signalling the importance New Delhi attaches to relations with Dhaka.
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, on Thursday, expressed confidence that India will send medical assistance "very soon" as the healthcare system has collapsed in Palestine.
Washington/Beijing, June 25 (IANS) The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has drawn attention after official statements from both Washington and Beijing following the talks made no mention of human rights concerns, including allegations of abuse against Uyghurs by Chinese authorities.
