Thai, Cambodian troops hold talks over border patrol dispute
Images had surfaced depicting Cambodian soldiers establishing fortifications, digging trenches, and reinforcing their position with nearly a hundred armed personnel, seemingly…
Geopolitics
‘Operation Sindoor’ a turning point for India: Indian Defence Ministry
India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7 and struck nine 'terror' sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and…
Pakistan Foreign Minister to visit China on May 19 to discuss evolving regional situation
China had reaffirmed its support for Pakistan amid escalation with India in a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari on May 5.
Bangladesh border security officials detain Rohingya family after push-in from India
The family had been living in Matia Refugee Camp in Assam, India, and said that they were forcibly sent to Bangladesh by members of India's Border Security Force.
US visa sanctions on Thai officials do not affect existing visa holders: Foreign Minister
The minister's statement came in response to concerns that the sanctions—imposed following Thailand’s deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China in late February—might…
India, Myanmar, and the weight of regional instability on Bangladesh
Bangladesh finds it difficult to remain emotionally neutral or indifferent to its neighbours armed confrontations.
US President Trump to keep 30% China tariffs through late 2025: Analysts
While much lower than before the thaw this week, the current rate is high enough to wipe out 70 percent of Chinese shipments to the world’s largest economy in the medium term,…
Pakistan calls for ‘composite dialogue’ with India
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says ultimately ‘political dialogue’ will take place to address all issues, and reiterates opposition to Indian move to end Kashmir’s autonomy.
Philippines signs defence cooperation pact with Germany
Both countries agreed to expand cooperation to include cybersecurity, defence armament and logistics, and UN peacekeeping duties.
Taiwan’s representation at Pope’s inauguration a delicate balancing act for the Holy See
Former Taiwan vice-president Chen Chien-jen will be travelling to the Vatican again over the weekend to act as the island’s envoy, less than a month after doing so for Pope…