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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-SEA-ROAD-RAIL INTERNATIONAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT-TRAIN (CN)

(250704) -- KUNMING, July 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The first train of the "Zheng He" Sea-Road-Rail International Multimodal Transport Service waits for departure at Tengjun International Land Port in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 4, 2025. The train left Kunming on Friday. After arriving in Vientiane of Laos via the China-Laos Railway, the goods will be transported to Thailand, Singapore and Ban

Pentagon to reassess two decades of war in Afghanistan

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): Four years after the controversial withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, the Pentagon has launched a new review of the two-decade-long war in the country.

The aim of this review is to extract key lessons from the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam to avoid repeating past mistakes, TOLO News reported.

Sean Parnell, spokesperson for the US Department of Defense, confirmed that

Relics tell of China-Southeast Asia WWII bond

NANNING/GUANGZHOU, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Hidden for years in a flowerpot behind Zhan Pu's childhood home in the southern Chinese city of Shantou, a faded letter told of gratitude for a secret donation from Thailand to China during World War II (WWII).

Zhan, 95 years old, recalled that it was a reply letter signed by Zhou Enlai, who later became Chinese premier. "It responded to my father's friends in Thailand, who h

Indian markets open in green, volatility will remain till US-India trade deal decisions: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with gains on Thursday, but caution prevailed as investors remained concerned about the looming US tariff deadline.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 25,505.10, rising by 51.70 points or 0.20 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex opened at 83,540.74, marking a marginal gain of 131.05 points or 0.16 per cent.

Market experts noted that wh

US-Vietnam trade deal offers cautionary lessons for India, says GTRI Report

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): A new trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam is raising concerns and offering key lessons for India, especially for Indian exporters who see Vietnam as both a competitor and a partner in regional value chains, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

The report highlighted that despite a historic trade agreement signed in 2000 that allow

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SINGAPORE PM-VISIT

(250702) -- PHNOM PENH, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) shakes hands with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2, 2025. Cambodia and Singapore on Wednesday vowed to further boost bilateral relations and cooperation.

The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his visiting Singaporean c

Daily World Briefing, July 2

U.S. Senate passes Trump's landmark mega-bill

The GOP-led Senate on Tuesday passed U.S. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, a major stride toward Trump's goal of getting the legislation to his desk and signed by this week's end.

The sweeping bill passed narrowly by 51 to 50, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding ballot. Three Republicans were the only GOP lawmakers to vote no:

Shivansh Tyagi clinches gold at 2025 CJ Vietnam Open Taekwondo Championship

Ho Chi Minh [Vietnam] July 1 (ANI): Shivansh Tyagi, who is currently serving with the Income Tax Department, Mumbai, has brought laurels to India by winning the Gold Medal at the 2025 CJ Vietnam Open -- a G1-ranked international Taekwondo tournament, which was held from June 26 to 29 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The CJ Vietnam Open is known for attracting elite athletes from across the globe, and Shivansh's perf

16-year-old Tanvi Sharma crowned world number one junior women's singles shuttler

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Sixteen-year-old badminton star Tanvi Sharma has done India proud, as she was announced as the new world number one junior women's singles player on Tuesday.

The official X handle of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) posted, 'At just 16, Teen Titan Tanvi Sharma is the new World No. 1 Junior Women's Single Player. What a fantastic few weeks it has been for Tanvi! #Badminton

Thailand's Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn

BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday after accepting a petition accusing her of constitutional violation.

A panel of judges voted to accept the petition and order Paetongtarn to stop performing her duties as prime minister starting Tuesday pending a final ruling, the court said in a statement.

The decision comes after a group

Lao Rocket Festival fills sky with joy

VIENTIANE, July 1 (Xinhua) -- As the rainy season begins, people across Laos celebrate the annual Rocket Festival with cheers and rockets soaring into the sky -- a joyful gathering of friends and families embracing the green season and hoping for a rich harvest.

The Rocket Festival is a lively and cherished tradition observed annually throughout the country at the start of the rainy season, usually occurring betw

New gecko discoveries hint at hidden depths of wildlife haven in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Several gecko species found during a series of surveys in unexplored limestone hills in western Cambodia's Battambang province have been confirmed as new to science, a conservationist group said in a press release on Monday.

The gecko species were found by a survey team including Fauna Flora's Cambodia team, Ministry of Environment staff and a group of expert herpetologists led by L

"Just wanted to play well, didn't expect the final": India's Tanvi Sharma reflects on US Open journey

By Shaurya Dutt

Iowa [US], July 1 (ANI): Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma said she 'didn't expect to play in the finals' after finishing as the runner-up in the US Open 2025 badminton tournament held in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In the women's singles category, 16-year-old Tanvi surprised everyone with a strong performance throughout the tournament. She defeated players ranked World No. 23, 40, 50, and 58 to reach

"India to work with ASEAN nations to develop cruise tourism hub of global south": Sarbananda Sonowal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 30(ANI): The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue on Monday at Chennai.

The meet hosted by India is being attended by all the member nations of ASEAN; i.e. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, along with Timor Leste.<

LAOS-VIENTIANE-ROCKET FESTIVAL

(250630) -- VIENTIANE, June 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Rocket Festival in Vientiane Province, Laos, June 29, 2025. As the rainy season begins, people across Laos celebrate the annual Rocket Festival with cheers and rockets soaring into the sky -- a joyful gathering of friends and families embracing the green season and hoping for a rich harvest.

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