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Thailand and Cambodia halt border fighting after talks with US president Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting following days of deadly clashes along their disputed border, raising hopes for a return to stability in the volatile region. The announcement came after Trump held separate phone conversations with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, as tensions threatened to escalate into a broader military confrontation. In
Thailand and Cambodia halt border fighting after talks with US president Trump
United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting following days of deadly clashes along their disputed border, raising hopes for a return to stability in the volatile region. The announcement came after Trump held separate phone conversations with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, as tensions threatened to escalate into a broader military confrontation. In
Bangladesh Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Says Ties With India Strained, Pushes SAARC Revival
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked a political storm during the UN General Assembly in New York, openly stating that Dhaka’s relations with India have soured since last year’s student protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Yunus accused India of providing shelter to Hasina and spreading “fake news” portraying the uprising as Islamist-driven. According to him, this has deepened mistrust between the two neighbors, alrea
Bangladesh Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Says Ties With India Strained, Pushes SAARC Revival
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus sparked a political storm during the UN General Assembly in New York, openly stating that Dhaka’s relations with India have soured since last year’s student protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina. Yunus accused India of providing shelter to Hasina and spreading “fake news” portraying the uprising as Islamist-driven. According to him, this has deepened mistrust between the two neighbors, alrea
Southeast Asia Finds Its Own Way Amid Escalating US-China Trade War Pressures
Emerging markets in Southeast Asia are increasingly asserting their autonomy amid the growing intensity of the US-China trade war. As tensions between the two global powers escalate, nations like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia are finding ways to shield their economies by enhancing intra-regional cooperation and embracing diversified strategies. While the pressure to align with either the US or China is immense, these nations are pursuing a third path—supporting their own regional i
Southeast Asia Finds Its Own Way Amid Escalating US-China Trade War Pressures
Emerging markets in Southeast Asia are increasingly asserting their autonomy amid the growing intensity of the US-China trade war. As tensions between the two global powers escalate, nations like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia are finding ways to shield their economies by enhancing intra-regional cooperation and embracing diversified strategies. While the pressure to align with either the US or China is immense, these nations are pursuing a third path—supporting their own regional i
PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa and ASEAN Summit in Malaysia in 2025
As 2025 approaches, India has already begun shaping its foreign policy for the year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States to meet officials from both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump team, ahead of the U.S. power transition. Jaishankar is expected to discuss the Quad Summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump may attend, and potentially seek an early date for Trump’s visit to India. In addition to the Quad Summit,
PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa and ASEAN Summit in Malaysia in 2025
As 2025 approaches, India has already begun shaping its foreign policy for the year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to the United States to meet officials from both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump team, ahead of the U.S. power transition. Jaishankar is expected to discuss the Quad Summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump may attend, and potentially seek an early date for Trump’s visit to India. In addition to the Quad Summit,
"India Rejects Trudeau's Claims of Substantive Discussion on Safety During ASEAN Summit"
India has strongly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims that there was a substantive discussion regarding the "safety of Canadians" during his brief encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to government sources, the two leaders only exchanged greetings and did not engage in any meaningful dialogue. In light of ongoing concerns regarding Khalistani activities in Canada, Indian foreign ministry sources reiter
"India Rejects Trudeau's Claims of Substantive Discussion on Safety During ASEAN Summit"
India has strongly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims that there was a substantive discussion regarding the "safety of Canadians" during his brief encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos. According to government sources, the two leaders only exchanged greetings and did not engage in any meaningful dialogue. In light of ongoing concerns regarding Khalistani activities in Canada, Indian foreign ministry sources reiter









