Brasilia, July 8 (IANS) Brazil conferred its highest honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing State Visit to the country on Tuesday.
Quetta, July 8 (IANS) Several human rights activists on Tuesday condemned the detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief Mahrang Baloch and other leaders following a fresh 10-day remand ordered by Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), based on what the BYC described as "fabricated police complaints".
Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) Highlighting the "unprecedented threats" to press freedom in the country, Bangladesh's Awami League party on Tuesday stated that as many as 51 journalists from the South Asian country have expressed their grave concern over the ongoing killings, torture and harassment against mediapersons under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
Kabul, July 8 (IANS) Afghanistan has yet again highlighted the importance of addressing the issues faced by Afghan detainees and refugees in Pakistan besides facilitating the visa issuance process for Afghan patients and businessmen.
Brasilia, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared glimpses of his meeting with a host of world leaders - including the President of Chile, the UN Secretary General and the former President of Brazil - on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which concluded late Monday night, India time.
Brasilia, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a warm welcome by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on Tuesday evening, India time, as he began a State Visit to the country following his participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Quetta, July 8 (IANS) Human rights activist Mahrang Baloch on Tuesday was produced before Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), which ordered a fresh ten-day remand based on what the human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) described as "fabricated" police complaints.
Tokyo, July 8 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal.
Kathmandu, July 8 (IANS) As many as 18 people are missing following sudden flash floods that struck Nepal's Rasuwa district early on Tuesday, according to local media reports.
Phnom Penh, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday visited the Royal Palace of Cambodia and expressed admiration for the mural painting depicting the Ramayan, which he called a symbol of long-standing ties between India and the Southeast Asian nation.
