Phnom Penh/Bangkok, Sep 27 (IANS) Cambodia said on Saturday that the Thai armed forces have fired mortars at a Cambodian military base in Preah Vihear province. On the same day, Thailand's army said its troops responded under strict protocols after Cambodian forces fired small arms and grenade launchers towards Thai positions.
Tokyo, Sep 27 (IANS) Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his advocacy of world peace and his philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', honouring him with a citation by the Japanese NGO 'Peace Culture Village'.
Quetta, Sep 27 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of its chief, Mahrang Baloch, and other leaders and activists following the end of their 15-day physical remand.
Tokyo, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Japan on Saturday observed 'Vishwa Seva Pakhwada 2025' by paying heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings while also hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in promoting peace in the world.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Pakistan has decided to close Afghan refugee camps that have been in operation for 40 years, the local media reported on Saturday.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) More than 4.2 million people have been affected by monsoon floods in Pakistan's Punjab province, with southern districts bearing the brunt, according to a rapid needs assessment released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Friday.
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) The Group of Four (G4) countries have reaffirmed their strong support for the 'Common African Position (CAP)' as enshrined in the 'Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration'.
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) In a significant statement at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay reiterated his country’s firm support for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), specifically advocating for the inclusion of India and Japan as permanent members to reflect contemporary global realities.
Dhaka, Sep 27 (IANS) Hindu community leaders in Bangladesh have demanded year-round protection for religious minorities and their places of worship, not just a five-day protection during the Durga Puja, local media reported.
United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar has called for BRICS to prepare to meet the onslaught on the global trade system, which is also aimed particularly at the group and singles out some members.
