India rejects Nepal’s claim over Lipulekh, says border trade with China dates back to 1954
New Delhi says unilateral claims are ‘untenable’ as pressure mounts on PM Oli to raise issue during India and China visits.
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Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
The two sides agreed to effectively implement high-level agreements, ensure progress on key cooperation projects, and strive to elevate cooperation.
South Korean President Lee vows to uphold agreements with Japan on comfort women, wartime workers
Speaking at the presidential office in Seoul on Tuesday, August 19, president Lee described the presence of Japan as “extremely crucial” and expressed a strong willingness to…
China, India outline plan to address boundary question
A 10-point consensus has been reached as crucial meetings signal an improvement in relations.
China, India pledge to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat wraps up visit
Following Mr Wang Yi’s India trip, Beijing and New Delhi also agreed to advance talks on their disputed border, resume tourism visa issuance and boost trade between the…
International observers for Thai-Cambodia ceasefire not interference by outsiders: Malaysia PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said the main concern was over the limited numbers of monitors currently on the ground.
Pakistan, China, Afghanistan commit to bolstering joint efforts against terrorism
China, which has strategic interests in regional stability and economic integration, hosted the gathering to help resume the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue, which…
Shut down Awami League offices in India: Dhaka to Delhi
In response, Delhi says it’s unaware of any anti-Bangladesh activities there.
Thai government insists Cambodian community encroached on Thai soil in Sa Kaeo
Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub stated that Cambodia took advantage of Thailand’s humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands of Cambodians and used the opportunity to…
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly…