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Russia becomes first nation to officially recognize Taliban government

Pakistan, July 4 -- In a landmark move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, calling it a step toward stronger bilateral cooperation. ... Read More


Young Indonesian climbers begin SEA Games preparation aboard

Jakarta, July 4 -- Five young Indonesian sport climbers will participate in an international trial by competing in the 2025 ASEAN Climbing Championship in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 4-6. Their part... Read More


Ostensible ceasefire in Gaza, real and fictional, has made the ARF more important than ever - Phar Kim Beng and Lutfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, July 4 -- The current state of international diplomacy is being shaped not by declarations etched in treaties, but by gestures and optics that straddle the line between the real and the ... Read More


Axiom 4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla completes one week aboard ISS, speaks with family during off-duty day

Florida, July 4 -- Pilot Shubhanshu "Shux" Shukla, part of the international Axiom Mission 4 crew aboard the International Space Station, completed a week in orbit on Wednesday, spending the day off-d... Read More


Myanmar election that needs a careful monitoring

Guwahati, July 4 -- As our immediate neighbour Myanmar (also known as Burma and Brahmadesh) plans for a nationwide election in the next few months, the anti-junta and pro-democracy groups have come ou... Read More


ASEAN may weigh Papua New Guinea accession bid soon: RI

Jakarta, July 4 -- ASEAN may soon start deliberations on Papua New Guinea's accession to the regional bloc, according to Director General for ASEAN Cooperation at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry Sidha... Read More


Elon Musk vowed to launch 'America Party' if Donald Trump's tax bill passed-Will he keep his promise now?

New Delhi, July 4 -- With US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill now heading to his desk for signature, attention should turn to whether billionaire Elon Musk will follow through on his ple... Read More


Vietnam, Spain forge financial - trade cooperation

Hanoi, July 4 -- Vietnam and Spain are set to elevate their economic partnership following Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc's working trip on July 3 to Barcelona, where he engaged with regional leade... Read More


Vietnam, Bulgaria seek to bolster trade-investment ties

Hanoi, July 4 -- More than 160 Vietnamese and Bulgarian enterprises gathered in person and virtually in Sofia, Bulgaria, on July 3 for an economic cooperation forum, jointly held by the Vietnamese Emb... Read More


Japan's Ambassador ONO Keiichi meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow

Lucknow, July 4 -- Ambassador of Japan to India, ONO Keiichi, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Friday. The meeting came a day after the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi hos... Read More