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Hailing the international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged governments to follow similar response strategies for other conflicts. In its annual world report on human rights conditions, the US-based NGO said that  a ”litany of human rights crises” emerged in 2022, but the year also presented new opportunities […]

Kolkata, Jan 12 (PTI) India is a great example of how to bring about financial inclusion and it needs to share this experience with the world at large, a German diplomat, who was a part of the delegation at a recent G20 meeting in Kolkata, said. He also said that India has taken over the […]

China has sent a chilling threat to Australia that the AUKUS nuclear submarines and HIMARS missiles deals could come at the cost of the thawing trade war rift. Relations between China and Australia have been steadily improving under the Anthony Albanese government, which has eased some trade barriers. Four Chinese power companies will now be […]

DHAKA, Bangladesh – On Monday, the United States and Bangladesh discussed defense cooperation, the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS), development cooperation, maritime safety and security, law enforcement capacity building, and cyber security. The two sides also discussed various bilateral issues of mutual interest and priority, particularly in humanitarian assistance, Rohingya repatriation, and resettlement. Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, […]

Southeast Asian nations are emerging as “middle powers” capable of ensuring stability in the South China Sea amid a rivalry between China and the United States, the Philippines’ top diplomat said Wednesday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has a large role in ensuring peace in the region, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said according to […]

MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr kicked off the new year with a massive shake-up of the country’s security services, a surprise reshuffle that is ringing alarm bells about his government’s future stability. In a move that appeared to catch many top officials by surprise, the Filipino leader reappointed General Andres Centino as Armed […]

By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office are having a busy start to the new year 2023. Apart from ongoing G20-related events, India is preparing to welcome three heads of state in the first quarter of this year. ANI has learned that Australian Prime […]

On Monday, the United States and Bangladesh discussed defense cooperation, the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS), development cooperation, maritime safety and security, law enforcement capaci … The two sides also discussed various bilateral issues of mutual interest and priority, particularly in humanitarian assistance, Rohingya repatriation, and resettlement. Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher, US Senior Director for South Asia […]

(Jakarta) – Malaysia’s November 2022 general elections followed a year of repression, abuses against vulnerable groups, and political instability, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2023. Under then-Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the authorities aggressively cracked down on free speech and peaceful protests, and increased discrimination and harassment of refugees, migrants, and lesbian, […]

Comment on this story Comment Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage NEW YORK — Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down. The problems on Wednesday stranded some planes on the ground for hours. The […]