Sinopec urges Sri Lankan govt to fast-track USD 3.7 bn Hambantota oil refinery project
Sinopec has urged Sri Lanka to expedite work on its USD 3.7 billion oil refinery at Hambantota, citing delays since the deal was signed in January....
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Indian-American Foreign Policy Expert Ashley J Tellis Arrested in US for Retaining Defence Information
Indian-American foreign policy expert Ashley J. Tellis has been arrested in Virginia for unlawfully retaining national defence information, US prosecutors said....
Pakistan Authorities Demolish Afghan Refugee Camp Near Karachi, Minor Clashes Reported
Minor clashes erupted as Pakistan authorities demolished an abandoned Afghan refugee camp outside Karachi, saying the move was to prevent illegal land occupation....
PM Modi, Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Reinforce Strategic, Cultural Ties During Delhi Meeting
PM Modi met Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa in Delhi, reaffirming India-Mongolia friendship and cooperation across sectors like defence, energy, and culture....
India’s Wild Elephant Population Falls 18% to 22,446, DNA-Based Census Finds
India’s wild elephant population has fallen 18% to 22,446, the country’s first DNA-based survey shows, highlighting the impact of habitat loss and conflict....
Indian Envoy Meets Sri Lanka’s Ruling JVP Leader to Discuss Bilateral and Economic Ties
Indian envoy Santosh Jha met JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva in Colombo to discuss the India–Sri Lanka partnership and explore new avenues for economic cooperation....
9 Killed, 8 Injured in Fire at Garment Factory and Chemical Warehouse in Bangladesh
Nine people were killed and eight injured in a devastating fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Mirpur area, authorities said, as investigations into the cause continue....
Xi Jinping Meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya, Calls for Stronger Security and Economic Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Beijing, calling for stronger cooperation in security, trade, and Belt and Road projects....
China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to End Border Clashes, Calls for Dialogue
China urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to show restraint and resolve their border conflict through dialogue, expressing deep concern over the recent deadly clashes....
Pakistan Stock Exchange Crashes Amid Afghanistan Conflict, Nationwide Unrest
The Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged nearly 3,000 points as military action in Afghanistan and violent nationwide protests fueled investor panic and political uncertainty....