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Ting Shangkun Boosts China-Turkmenistan Energy Ties on Official Visit
In a key diplomatic move, Chinese Vice Premier Ting Shangkun visited Turkmenistan from April 15-17 as President Xi Jinping's envoy. The agenda centered on energy diplomacy, including the official...
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Li Qiang Approves FTZ Upgrades and Admin Law Tweaks
In a pivotal State Council executive session chaired by Premier Li Qiang on April 17, China took decisive steps to bolster its free trade zones and streamline administrative justice. Since the...
Iranian Gunboats Fire on Indian Tankers: India's Strong Response
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian patrol boats targeted two ships flying the Indian flag, prompting a swift and stern rebuke from New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held...
Trump: Iran Can't Use Hormuz to Bully US into Submission
In the latest salvo of the U.S.-Iran standoff, President Donald Trump unleashed a verbal broadside against Tehran from the White House, vowing that Iran will not hold the world hostage via the Strait...
VP Radhakrishnan's Sri Lanka Trip: Boost for India’s Neighborhood First Policy
After a 26-year gap, India's Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's two-day visit to Sri Lanka starting April 19 signals a robust resurgence in bilateral relations. High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in an...
New Iranian Leader Vows Navy Will Crush Enemies in Fresh Battle
In a fiery speech marking Iran Army Day, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rallied the troops by announcing that Iran's 'valiant navy' is geared up to hand its enemies another 'decisive thrashing.'...
Lee Jae-myung's India Trip Signals Strategic Shift
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung embarks on a landmark visit to India from April 19-21, poised to revitalize a partnership that has seen limited top-level engagement since 2019. Analysts view...
Bangladesh Freighter Stranded: Iran Denies Hormuz Strait Access
A Bangladesh-owned cargo ship is stranded off the Iranian coast after being barred from entering the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating maritime tensions in the Persian Gulf. MV Banglar...
Pope Leo XIV Sidesteps Trump Clash, Champions Global Peace
En route to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV drew a clear line between spiritual leadership and political fray, outright refusing a debate with President Donald Trump. His message was unequivocal: the Vatican's...