South Korea, Japan reaffirm security cooperation amid Sado mine row
South Korea and Japan held a joint meeting of senior diplomats and defense officials and reaffirmed the importance of their security cooperation, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said, despite the controversy over Japan’s memorial ceremony for Korean wartime forced labor victims. In the director general-level
Japanese PM pledges cross-party coordination in parliament to achieve policies
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to seek cross-party consensus as his minority government looks for opposition support to achieve policy goals following a recent defeat in the lower house election. Ishiba delivered his first policy speech in parliament since his ruling coalition
Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss radical groups’ resurgence
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone talk with his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh, exchanging views on the latest developments in Syria, Iran’s state-run IRIB TV reported. During the talk on Friday, Araghchi denounced the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria
African officials root for resilient livestock systems to tackle hunger crisis
The establishment of small-holder livestock systems that can withstand climatic shocks, pests, diseases, and habitat loss holds the key to alleviating poverty, hunger, and malnutrition crises in Africa, said agriculture officials. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Hungarian PM nominates Varga as National Bank governor
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as the next governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). The announcement was made during Orban’s regular Friday morning interview on public radio Kossuth, as reported by Xinhua news agency. The
Excited to give everything I can: Nistelrooy on joining Leicester City as manager
Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed his excitement about joining Leicester City as manager and said he will give his best at the job. The 48-year-old Dutchman, who has a wealth of experience at the highest level of the game, both as a player
US retailers use Trump tariff threats to urge shoppers to buy more: Report
Many US businesses are urging customers to buy now before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs and prices, local media reported. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to impose tariffs of 60 percent on all Chinese goods and across-the-board tariffs of 10
Bangladesh: Three Hindu Temples Vandalised in Chattogram
In a troubling incident, a mob vandalized three Hindu temples in Chattogram, Bangladesh, during ongoing protests and violence in the region. The attack took place around 2:30 PM on Friday in the Harish Chandra Munsef Lane area, targeting the Santaneshwar Matri Temple, the
Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport Suspends Operations Amid Heavy Rainfall
Chennai International Airport has temporarily suspended operations due to heavy rainfall as Cyclone Fengal approaches landfall. IndiGo Airlines announced that no flights would arrive or depart until 1 PM on Saturday. An IndiGo source confirmed that the suspension was due to adverse weather
Australian PM calls for social media companies to protect children following under-16 ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that social media companies now have a social responsibility to protect children, following the passage of legislation banning anyone under 16 from using social media platforms. The new laws, which passed through both houses of
South Korean opposition leader says US-North Korea talks more likely after Trump election
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that the possibility of dialogue between North Korea and the United States seems higher under the incoming Trump administration. He urged the South Korean government to formulate a strategy to ensure that the country
Myanmar hosts 7th tourism ministers’ meeting in Yangon
Myanmar hosted the 7th Tourism Ministers’ meeting of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) in Yangon on Friday. The meeting focused on strengthening regional tourism ties through joint initiatives such as creating a unified CLMV tourism website, coordinating international tourism events, and launching
PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for 3-day DG/IGP conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday for a three-day visit to Odisha. He was given a grand welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and later proceeded in a motorcade to a special felicitation event organized by the Odisha BJP
Australia on track to achieve 2030 emissions reduction goal
The Australian government claimed on Thursday that the country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with new figures showing improved projections. In an annual climate change statement delivered to parliament, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced
Govinda and Chunky Panday reveal Shakti Kapoor’s secrets
Actors Govinda and Chunky Panday are unravelling secrets from fellow actor Shakti Kapoor’s life. Recently, Govinda, Shakti, and Chunky appeared on the latest episode of the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. During the course of the episode, the three
Bangladesh Islamist leaders reach Beijing at invitation of China’s CCP
A 14-member delegation comprising top leaders from Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami and “other friendly Islamic political parties” – including the Khalifa Movement, Khalifa Council, and Islamic Order Party – reached Beijing on Thursday. This marks the second visit to China by political leaders from Bangladesh
Khalistani terrorist Pannun issues threat video to disrupt DGP conference in Odisha
The US-based pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a threat video to disrupt the three-day Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police Conference-2024, which is set to be held in Bhubaneswar from Friday. The founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit, in
Multiple Trump cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats
Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendly urban environment by 2030. The plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, conserving
After many decades, Delhi now understands economics under PM Modi: Jim Rogers
Giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic policies a big thumbs up, Jim Rogers, a veteran global investor known for his expertise and strategic insights, told IANS on Thursday that for decades, the central governments talked about a lot of good things but they