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March 14, 2025 11:54 AM

Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia’s northern plains

The first-ever genetic study of endangered Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains has estimated the population of these mammals in the region at 51, according to a press release from Fauna & Flora Cambodia on Thursday. Conducted by Fauna ...

March 13, 2025 12:11 PM

Bangladesh: UN Secretary General arrives Dhaka today on four-day visit

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is set to arrive on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh today to witness the Rohingya refugee camps situation. This visit is expected to strengthen international efforts to mobilise increased foo...

March 12, 2025 10:44 PM

Pakistan: Security forces claim Jaffar Express train operation over, 346 hostages rescued

The standoff between fighters of the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) Majeed Brigade and the Pakistani military, following a massive attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train in Bolan district, has finally ended after more than 24 hours, multiple re...

March 11, 2025 3:33 PM

Tibetan diaspora protests in Vienna on 66th anniversary of Uprising Day

The Tibetan Diaspora Organisation (TGO) held a large-scale protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Vienna to mark the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day. Approximately 200 members of Austria's Tibetan community gathered outside the embassy ...

March 7, 2025 11:50 PM

India and Singapore Hold 18th Round of Foreign Office Consultations

India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of ...

March 3, 2025 6:08 PM

Pharma sector in focus at India-Vietnam business meet in Ho Chi Minh city

As many as 39 Indian pharma companies connected with more than 50 Vietnamese counterparts, holding productive discussions during an 'India-Vietnam Business-to-Business (B2B)' meeting on the pharmaceutical industry organised in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh...

March 3, 2025 4:12 PM

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens

Thailand is studying the idea of building a wall on part of its its border with Cambodia to prevent illegal crossings, its government said on Monday, as a multi-national effort to dismantle a sprawling network of illicit scam centres mounts. The cra...

February 28, 2025 10:11 PM

Bangladeshi students launch political party after ousting PM Hasina

Bangladeshi students at the forefront of protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina as prime minister last year launched a political party on Friday to contest elections likely to be held by the end of the year. The launch of 'Jatiya Nagorik Party' (Nationa...

February 28, 2025 8:42 PM

Amit Shah orders crackdown on networks aiding Bangladeshi, Rohingya intruders

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed authorities to dismantle the entire network facilitating the illegal entry, documentation, and settlement of Bangladeshi and Rohingya intruders in India. The directive came during a high-level meeting on Thu...

February 25, 2025 3:51 PM

India-Japan military ties strengthen as 6th edition of ‘Dharma Guardian’ kicks off in Japan

The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, commenced on Monday, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This year’s exercise marks a significant expansion, with troop participation reaching company strength for th...

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