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CHINA-BEIJING-LI HONGZHONG-MYANMAR-FOREIGN MINISTER-MEETING (CN)

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Hongzhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central...


Turkiye to strengthen cooperation in defence industry with Bangladesh, says FM Hakan Fidan

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 5 (ANI): Turkiye will strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in the defence industry, Turkiye Foreign Minister...


CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-MYANMAR-FM-TALKS (CN)

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist...


Digital frauds now driven by organised cross-border crime networks: Maharashtra official

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Digital fraud has evolved from isolated cases of forgery and fake signatures into a highly organised,...


Smuggling of Burmese areca nuts into India: ED raids nine places in Mizoram

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out massive search operations across nine spots...


3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], June 4 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hit Myanmar on Thursday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology...


Asia-Pacific Community: China-Myanmar ties forged closer amid wushu kicks, strikes

YANGON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The China Cultural Center in Yangon came alive with energy, movement, and cultural exchange on Tuesday as...


MYANMAR-YANGON-SCHOOLS-REOPENING

(260602) -- YANGON, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend school on the first day of school in 2026-2027 academic year in Yangon,...


India, Myanmar to boost trade via Rupee-Kyat mechanism

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to facilitate and enhance bilateral trade through the Rupee-Kyat...


PM Modi urged Myanmar's President to democratic transition; stressed inclusion of all stakeholders: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing to find a path...


PM Modi flagged impact of armed group activities along Indian border areas, raises refugee issue with Myanmar President: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised concerns over the impact of Myanmar's armed group activities...


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19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China's Coast Guard said on June 1 that it carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. This was...

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], June 6 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Myanmar on Saturday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology...

Dinesh Trivedi receives Letters of Credence as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Dinesh Trivedi receives Letters of Credence as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Dinesh Trivedi received the Letters of Credence from President Droupadi Murmu on June 5 for his appointment...

India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men's Asia Cup final

India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men's Asia Cup final

Kakamigahara [Japan], June 5 (ANI): The Indian U18 Men's Hockey Team showed incredible character to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3...

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

(260605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist...

Business

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Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets suffered a brutal beating on Friday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ leading a dramatic sell-off...

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...


China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


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