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Vietnam reaffirms commitment to building resilient, inclusive and integrated ASEAN Labour Market

Bangkok, Aug. 27 -- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Cao Huy has reaffirmed Vietnam's strong commitment to working with ASEAN member states to build a resilient, inclusive and integrated regional labou... Read More


Nepal's deadly glacier collapse exposes climate risks across the Himalayas

France, Aug. 27 -- Scientists are still investigating what caused Wednesday's collapse and say it is too early to attribute this particular disaster to climate change. But rising temperatures are alr... Read More


Singapore eyes closer Asean-Central Asia ties during 2027 chairmanship

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Singapore plans to use its Asean chairmanship next year to pursue stronger links between South-east Asia and Central Asia in areas such as transport, energy, connectivity and sus... Read More


Kremlin reveals why CIA chief visited Moscow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced trip to Moscow on Tuesday was for contact between the US and Russian security services, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. A US ... Read More


US reviews nearly 2 lakh tourist, business visas over suspected misrepresentation

India, Aug. 27 -- The US government is conducting a sweeping review of nearly 200,000 temporary visas, examining whether foreign nationals misrepresented their intentions when they entered the country... Read More


Yayoi Kusama, avant-garde artist and Japan's 'polka dot queen', passes away at 97

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The dotty pumpkins and kaleidoscope rooms of Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97, were as vibrant as the artist herself, but her exuberant work was the expression of a long battle... Read More


Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom - Report

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- About 7,825 people were kidnapped in the year between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, SBM Intelligence said in its recent report on the issue. ... Read More


How people can help Nepal's flood-affected communities

Nepal, Aug. 27 -- and-rescue operations continue in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts following Wednesday's devastating flash floods, government officials and aid organizations are appealing for donations ... Read More


Qalibaf welcomes China's stance on IranPublished on: August 27, 2026 8:42 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 27 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has welcomed China's stance against illegal sanctions targeting Iran. He praised Beijing's opposition to sanctions imposed witho... Read More


Gold and silver price today, 27 Aug: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Gold and silver prices on August 27: The price of the yellow metal in India gained nearly 0.7% in the domestic futures market during early trading hours on Thursday, August 27, a... Read More