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Secretary-General of ASEAN Appointed Honorary Dean of the China-ASEAN School

Jakarta, July 5 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the appointment as Honorary Dean of the China-ASEAN School by the China University of Political Science (CUPL), in Beij... Read More


History and geography ensure Johor remains distinct yet integral to Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Johor has always occupied a unique place in the Malaysian imagination. It is neither entirely like the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia nor wholly comparable to the East... Read More


UN raises alarm over growing water crisis in Afghan capital

KABUL, July 5 -- The United Nations has warned of a worsening drinking water shortage in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, saying the crisis poses serious challenges to the city's future development, local... Read More


Strategic Initiative

Dehradun, July 5 -- The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a significant upgrade in the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Part... Read More


Taliban's Ethnic DilemmaPublished on: July 5, 2026 3:51 PM

Pakistan, July 5 -- Five years of forced rule by the Afghan regime without equal representation of different ethnic groups and poor governance, suppression of women's rights, and policy have been in t... Read More


"Good to pass on brotherhood we have as Americans," Revellers at 250th Independence Day express excitement

India, July 5 -- By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC [US], July 5 (ANI): Participating in the 4th of July event at the National Mall celebrating the 250th Independence Day, revellers expressed their exci... Read More


Govt withdraws emergency gas supply curbs as LNG shipments via Strait of Hormuz resume

New Delhi, July 5 -- The Centre has rolled back most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulations imposed during the West Asia conflict after liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo movement t... Read More


16 years later, India still negotiating how to manufacture GE F414 engine

India, July 5 -- Prolonged negotiations continue to delay a key India-US fighter engine programme. Sixteen years after selecting General Electric's F414 engine to power its future fleet, India is sti... Read More


India should reframe the Pak debate in D.C.

India, July 5 -- Indian diplomats repeatedly fail to frame the parameters of the debate. To change this, Indian diplomats must change their basic strategy. President Donald Trump briefly met Indian P... Read More


UN warns expanding Israeli control deepens Gaza humanitarian crisisPublished on: July 5, 2026 3:25 PM

Pakistan, July 5 -- The United Nations and humanitarian organizations have warned that the expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza is placing civilians at greater risk while further restricti... Read More