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Hungary considers Vietnam most important strategic partner in Southeast Asia

Hungary considers Vietnam most important strategic partner in Southeast Asia

Hanoi (VNA) – Hungary views Vietnam as its loyal and reliable friend and most important strategic partner in Southeast Asia, underscoring the country's special role in Budapest’s “Eastern Opening” policy. The remarks were made by Hungarian...

Japan suspends new aid to Myanmar over military coup

Japan suspends new aid to Myanmar over military coup

Japan has suspended the provision of new aid to Myanmar in response to last month's coup, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said yesterday, as the violent crackdown against protesters draws a wave of international condemnation. The move follows...

India fails to 'push Pakistan back' onto FATF grey list

India fails to 'push Pakistan back' onto FATF grey list

India suffered a diplomatic setback in its bid to have Pakistan re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list amid "strong opposition from member states", sources said on Saturday. Diplomatic sources told Geo News that the Indian...

India faces diplomatic setback as FATF members reject bid to re-list Pakistan on grey list

India faces diplomatic setback as FATF members reject bid to re-list Pakistan on grey list

India has faced a major diplomatic blow as its attempt to place Pakistan back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list was firmly opposed by key member states, sources revealed on Saturday. Diplomatic sources told Geo News that the...

Chinese AI Companies Dodge US Chip Curbs Flying Suitcases of Hard Drives Abroad

Chinese AI Companies Dodge US Chip Curbs Flying Suitcases of Hard Drives Abroad

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: Since 2022, the U.S. has tightened the noose around the sale of high-end AI chips and other technology to China overnational-security concerns. Yet Chinese companies have made...

India’s attempt to push Pakistan onto FATF grey list fails amid strong opposition

India’s attempt to push Pakistan onto FATF grey list fails amid strong opposition

India made strong efforts to include Pakistan in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list during the recent FATF plenary meeting. Despite India’s persistent diplomatic push, these attempts were unsuccessful due to resistance from key...

China launches Zhangheng 1-02 satellite to monitor natural disaster

China launches Zhangheng 1-02 satellite to monitor natural disaster

China launched an electromagnetic monitoring satellite on Saturday, which is expected to enhance the country's "space-air-ground" integrated monitoring capabilities for major natural disasters. A Long March-2D carrier rocket lifted off from the...

India Through the Lens of Vastu and Feng Shui: A Land Aligned with Spiritual Harmony

India, June 12 — India, June 12,2025: India’s geographical formation is more than a marvel of nature-it embodies a deeper energetic significance when viewed through the combined wisdom of Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui, the ancient Indian and Chinese...

India distances itself from SCO statement condemning Israeli strikes on Iran

India distances itself from SCO statement condemning Israeli strikes on Iran

India on Saturday asserted that its position on the Israel-Iran situation remains as stated earlier and urged the international community to utilise channels of dialogue and diplomacy towards de-escalation, after the Shanghai Cooperation...

India Distances Itself from SCO Statement on Iran-Israel Tensions

India has chosen to disassociate itself from a recent statement made by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, instead reiterating its independent call for restraint and diplomatic...

India distances itself from SCO statement on Israel-Iran conflict

India distances itself from SCO statement on Israel-Iran conflict

India on Saturday distanced itself from a statement issued by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemning recent Israeli strikes on Iran, clarifying that it did not participate in the discussions that led to the statement from the...

India in ICC Champions Trophy

India in ICC Champions Trophy

India are one of the most successful teams in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. No team has managed to win more Champions Trophy titles than India. The Men in Blue have won the marquee event three times so far. There have been nine editions...

India on track to become world's third-largest economy by 2029: Sarban...

India on track to become world's third-largest economy by 2029: Sarban...

India on track to become world's third-largest economy by 2029: Sarbananda Sonowal (PIB photo) New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday that India is firmly on course to...

India asks its nationals in Palestine to remain vigilant

India asks its nationals in Palestine to remain vigilant

India's Representative Office in Ramallah has urged Indian nationals in Palestine to remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures "in view of the current situation". The advisory came amid escalating tensions in West...

India 'satisfied' with $400 million currency swap that boosted Maldives' FX reserves

India 'satisfied' with $400 million currency swap that boosted Maldives' FX reserves

India on Saturday noted with satisfaction that the USD 400 million currency swap between Male and New Delhi helped boost Maldives' foreign exchange (FX) reserves. The comments by the Indian High Commission in Maldives came after global credit...

Japan condemns Israeli attack on Iran, vows G7 unity to ease tensions

Japan condemns Israeli attack on Iran, vows G7 unity to ease tensions

Ishiba told reporters that Israel's move was "totally intolerable" and "extremely regrettable," adding, "Any actions that could further escalate the situation must be refrained from." He also said he will explain Japan's position on the issue at...

Japanese high school students produce incredible version of the Welsh national anthem

Japanese high school students produce incredible version of the Welsh national anthem

Ahead of this summer's Test series between Wales and Japan, Japanese high school students have delivered a stirring rendition of the Welsh national anthem, Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau. The Welsh team, led by Matt Sherratt, is set to face off against...

China dominant at World Aquatic Artistic Swimming WC Super Final

XI'AN, June 14 (Xinhua) -- China showcased commanding form at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final here on Saturday, sweeping gold in the men's solo free, women's duet free and team free events. Spain prevented a complete...

Japan Photo Journal: 6,000 iris plants in full bloom at historic Tokyo garden (2025/6/14)

Japan Photo Journal: 6,000 iris plants in full bloom at historic Tokyo garden (2025/6/14)

Iris flowers are seen at Horikiri Shobuen Iris Garden in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward, June 13, 2025. Some 6,000 Japanese iris plants in around 200 varieties are in full bloom, delighting visitors with their vibrant white and purple hues. The peak...

China defeats Netherlands for second straight win in Volleyball Nations League

XI'AN, June 14 (Xinhua) -- China secured its second consecutive win at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League Xi'an leg on Saturday, defeating world No. 14 the Netherlands 3-1. The Netherlands had swept China 3-0 twice in their previous two...

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