New Delhi/Dhaka Aug 7 (IANS) The human rights situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as the nation has turned into a "land of anarchy" under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) stated in its report on Thursday.
Hanoi, Aug 7 (IANS) Hailing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam appreciated the positive development of relations between the two countries in various fields, during his meeting with the Indian Ambassador in Hanoi.
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s policy towards India, particularly the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s ongoing imports of Russian crude oil while showing leniency to China, has strained the bilateral relationship that was carefully cultivated over past two decades through bipartisan effort, a report cited on Thursday.
Naypyidaw, Aug 7 (IANS) Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe died at the age of 74 in the capital Naypyidaw on Thursday morning, the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) said.
Moscow, Aug 7 (IANS) Russia and the United States have agreed for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the coming days, Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov announced in Moscow on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's tariff hike on Indian exports over New Delhi's decision of buying Russian oil has rekindled simmering tensions between two nations, a report highlighted on Thursday.
Moscow, Aug 7 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is expected at the end of August, a leading news agency of the country reported on Thursday citing comments made by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his ongoing visit to Moscow.
Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) Torrential rain continued to lash Japan’s Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast on Thursday, prompting warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) of potential landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels, particularly in regions still recovering from a powerful earthquake earlier this year, the local media reported.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The recent development in India-Maldives ties is an important strategic move in India's foreign policy. The move apart from being a goodwill gesture showcases India’s reassertion of primacy in the Indian Ocean, where China’s presence is evident by its persistent influence, a report highlighted on Thursday.
Kabul, Aug 7 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt deportation of vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forcible repatriation, particularly of women, girls and people who are ill could violate basic human rights and protections.
