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When Alaska freezes, Asia warms the stage: How the East Asian Summit will shape the world order - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 17 -- The much-anticipated Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine. Instead of producin... Read More


Indonesia expands QRIS access for payment in Japan

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) officially launched the use of the QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system for the Japanese market on Sunday, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of ... Read More


Putin, Trump break the ice, Kyiv feels the chill

India, Aug. 17 -- It was a meeting of the two titans. On the morning of August 15, Russian president Vladimir Putin landed at Anchorage Airport in Alaska. US president Donald Trump stood on the carpet... Read More


Guest column | Atmanirbhar Bharat: Turning crisis into opportunities for growth, security

India, Aug. 17 -- On Independence Day, from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a bold vision for India's progress, declaring Atmanirbhar Bharat the foundation of a Viksit B... Read More


Indian Navy's INS Tamal concludes port call at Naples, boosts India-Italy bilateral ties

India, Aug. 17 -- INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Naples, Italy, from August 13-16, during her return passage to India. The visit underscored the strong bilateral ... Read More


Who is CP Radhakrishnan? The veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu picked by NDA as Vice Presidential candidate

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has picked Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, the incumbent Governor of Maharashtra, as its candidate for th... Read More


Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to meet PM Modi during New Delhi visit

India, Aug. 17 -- Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to India beginning on Monday, according to the external affairs ministry. The meetin... Read More


US halts visitor visas used for medical trips from Gaza

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The US State Department announced it was halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza. The pause was issued to conduct a "full and thorough review of the process and procedure... Read More


Moscow to host BRICS+ actors for theatre training

Moscow, Aug. 17 -- Moscow will host young theatre actors from BRICS+ countries as part of the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts, scheduled from August 25 to October 3, 2025.... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the Regional Forum to Deepen Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement on the ASCC Strategic Plan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- At the invitation of the Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group to Develop the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, w... Read More