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March 14, 2025 4:02 PM

UN’s food agency WFP to cut aid for about a million people in Myanmar

More than a million people in Myanmar will be cut off from lifesaving food assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) from next month because of critical shortfalls in funding, the United Nations' food agency said on Friday. "These cuts c...

March 14, 2025 12:06 PM

U.S. to install senior diplomat as chargé to oversee China embassy: State Dept

The U.S. State Department said it will install a senior diplomat to oversee its 1,300-strong embassy in Beijing and consulates in China while Washington's ambassadorial pick David Perdue awaits Senate confirmation. Anny Vu, current political section...

March 14, 2025 8:10 AM

Canada challenges US steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO

Canada has taken official steps by requesting consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to dispute US import duties on steel and aluminum products from Canada, according to a statement issued by the trade organization. The request was ci...

March 13, 2025 4:00 PM

Putin presses Russia’s battlefield advantage ahead of talks with US on Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, ordered the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in western Russia, a signal to the United States that Moscow holds the military initiative as they prepare to discuss a ceasefire on Thursday...

March 13, 2025 2:23 PM

Taiwan president warns of China’s ‘infiltration’ effort, vows counter measures

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to "absorb" Taiwan. Taiwan has accused China of stepping up milit...

March 13, 2025 11:01 AM

27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ meeting in Manila strengthens strategic ties

The 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM) took place in Manila on Wednesday, co-chaired by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Government of India, and MA. Theresa P. Lazaro, Philippine SOM Leader from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...

March 13, 2025 9:37 AM

NASA, SpaceX delay flight that was to retrieve stuck astronauts

NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday delayed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. NASA had bee...

March 13, 2025 9:14 AM

PM Modi and Mauritius counterpart Ramgoolam agree to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam have agreed to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies, viz Indian Rupee and Mauritian Rupee. The two leaders also agreed to hold the second session of the Hig...

March 13, 2025 8:45 AM

Mauritian devotees applaud PM Modi’s act of reverence at Ganga Talao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao -- considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago, and also immersed the holy water brought from th...

March 12, 2025 5:03 PM

Balochistan: BLA threatens to execute Pakistani hostages after military strikes, issues 48-hour ultimatum

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to execute ten Pakistani hostages in retaliation for drone strikes and artillery shelling by Pakistani forces. It has also issued a 48-hour ultimatum, demanding Pakistan release forcibly disappeared act...

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