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Protesters In Bangkok Demand Resignation Of Court-Suspended Prime Minister

Protesters rallied Saturday in the Thai capital to demand the resignation of court-suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Crude Politics: Inside India-Russia Oil Ties Amid Trump's Tariff Tantrum

India's energy strategy has undergone a major reorientation over the last three years, placing Russia at the heart of its crude oil imports.

Opinion | PM Modi Was Right: India's Economic Sovereignty Is Being Tested, But It's Ready

As President Trump signals a return to sweeping tariffs on Indian exports, part of a broader protectionist resurgence in the United States, the instinctive response from some is alarm.

'Pak Doesn't Sleep When It Hears Brahmos Missile': PM Modi Praises Op Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the world saw the capabilities of India's indigenous weapons during Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Chinese Mother Delivers Food With Sick Daughter In Meal Box, Wins Hearts Online

A Chinese mother delivering food with her sick daughter in a meal box has gone viral, drawing sympathy for her dedication and courage in raising funds for the child's cancer treatment.

Bangladeshi Model Arrested In Kolkata, Fake Aadhaar, Ration Cards Recovered

Shanta Paul was working as a crew member of an airline company and was also a small-time model, the police said after arresting her with fake Indian documents on Tuesday.

South Korea's Yoon Refuses Interrogation By Lying Down In Underwear

South Korea's impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol lay on his prison cell floor in his underwear to resist attempts to interrogate him, prosecutors said Friday.

After 'Dead Hand' Threat, Trump Moves Two Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the "appropriate regions" after comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Indonesia Volcano Belches Six-Mile Ash Tower

An Indonesian volcano spewed a 10-kilometre molten plume of ash topped by lightning into the sky, weeks after another huge eruption triggered dozens of flight cancellations in Bali.

Russian Drone Strikes On Ukraine Hit All-Time Record In July

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have hit an all-time high, as Kyiv held a day of mourning after one of the deadliest attacks on the capital left 31 dead.

Muhammad Yunus Praises Bangladesh's Trade Deal With US, Compares It To India

The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Bangladesh's tariff negotiators following a trade deal with the United States. Yunus also referred to the stalemate over trade.

Thailand Sends Back 2 Cambodian Soldiers Ahead Of Key Border Ceasefire Talks

Thailand's army sent home two Cambodian soldiers from a group of 20 on Friday, ahead of a key meeting in Malaysia next week where defence ministers and military commanders will hold talks aimed at maintaining a ceasefire along their disputed border.

India, US Should "Coolly, Calmly, Collectively" Forge A Deal: Diplomat On Trump Tariff

American diplomat and the President of the US-India Business Council, Atul Keshap, spoke on the decision by the United States to impose 25 per cent tariffs on India and said that the two countries should calmly forge a deal which benefits them both.

Asia Reacts To Lower US Tariffs: Relief For Some, Uncertainty For Others

Some Asian nations reacted with relief Friday after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs that in some cases were lower than threatened, and delayed by a week to August 7.

Thailand, Cambodia Welcome 19% US Tariff After Trump Deal

Thailand and Cambodia on Friday welcomed a 19 percent trade tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, avoiding a threatened levy of 36 percent days after he intervened to help broker a ceasefire in their deadly border conflict.

Opinion | Pakistan Is Fast Becoming A Security Burden For China ... But Are We Suprised?

A Chinese official's latest statement should be seen as underlining Beijing's genuinely waning patience with Pakistan's perceived security inadequacies, and not just as diplomatic rhetoric.

Nepal Tests AI-Powered Early Warning System To Predict Landslides

Every morning, Nepali primary school teacher Bina Tamang steps outside her home and checks the rain gauge, part of an early warning system in one of the world's most landslide-prone regions.

"India An Ally, But Can't Align 100% Of Time": US On Trump Tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that India's purchase of oil from Russia is "most certainly a point of irritation" in New Delhi's relationship with Washington.

Trump Announces New Tariffs: From India To Pak - Who Pays What Now

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.

Tariffs And Ties: How Deep Is India's Dependence On Russia?

US President Donald Trump has described India and Russia as "dead economies" as he formally confirmed that Indian exports to United States wiill face a 25 per cent tariff along with a "penalty" for its trade with Moscow.