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Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ruling coalition teeters on the verge of collapse. A leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader has triggered a political storm, leading a major partner to quit the alliance and fueling calls for her resignation.

The Bhumjaithai Party, the second-largest partner in the coalition

VIETNAM-HANOI-HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM

(250626) -- HANOI, June 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A parent waits outside an examination site as students take the high school graduation exam in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 26, 2025. More than 1.16 million students across Vietnam sat their high school graduation exams on Thursday, compared with over 1.06 million last year, Vietnam News Agency reported, citing the Ministry of Education and Training. (Photo by Dang Hong Dung/Xinhua)

Indian engineering exports face headwinds in May 2025 amid geopolitical tensions

New Delhi [India] June 26 (ANI): India's engineering goods exports experienced a marginal 0.82 per cent year-on-year dip in May 2025, to USD 9.89 billion, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, and a high statistical base from the previous year, according to a recent report by EEPC India.

A significant factor in the overall decline was the sharp fall in exports of 'airc

India, Vietnam condemn cross-border terrorism during strategic dialogue meet

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The 13th Political Consultation and the 10th Strategic Dialogue were held between India and Vietnam in the national capital on Wednesday.

The high-level talks were co-chaired by Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Manh Cuong.

During the Political Consultation, both sides reviewed progress in th

"Disheartening and unfair": Diljit Dosanjh's manager on 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Diljit Dosanjh's manager, Sonali Singh, shared a long note highlighting the ongoing criticism against the singer-actor for collaborating with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'.

Diljit Dosanjh is facing a massive backlash from social media, the music fraternity and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) for working with actress Aamir ami

Mika Singh calls Diljit Dosanjh "fake singer", "irresponsible" amid 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Musician Mika Singh called Diljit Dosanjh a 'fake singer' and 'irresponsible' after the musician collaborated with the Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3'.

Taking to his Instagram handle, Mika Singh shared a long note, slamming Diljit for acting 'irresponsibly' by releasing content featuring an artist 'from across the border.'

Titled 'Desh Peh

Lancang-Mekong library treasure trove of knowledge for Cambodian students

PHNOM PENH, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Lun Kanikaleak, a sixth-grade student at the Prek Leap Primary School here in the capital of Cambodia, was delighted to read books at a newly-established Lancang-Mekong Book House, saying that the library offered a wide range of useful books and learning materials for her studies.

Dressed in a common school uniform of a white shirt paired with a blue skirt, the 11-year-old student

"Deeply disappointed": FWICE writes to Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta expressing concern over casting of Diljit Dosanjh in 'Border 2'

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has expressed disappointment and concern about the casting of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming film 'Border 2'.

Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' stars Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The upcoming sequel to the 1997 blockbuster 'Border' has a production team that includes Bhushan Kumar

CHINA-TIANJIN-LI QIANG-VIETNAM-PM-MEETING (CN)

(250624) -- TIANJIN, June 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, who is in north China's Tianjin Municipality for the 2025 Summer Davos, in Tianjin, June 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

B Praak shares cryptic post on artists' "Zameer" amid Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 24 (ANI): Punjabi singer B Praak took a swipe at artists' choices and sense of responsibility amid the ongoing controversy over singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film 'Sardaar Ji 3.'

Posting to his Instagram handle, B Praak shared a cryptic message criticising the artists for selling their 'conscience'. Netizens specul

India-UK FTA gives big boost to Indian ready made garments sector

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will be a major boost for country's ready-made garment (RMG) sector, according to report by Intelsense.

The FTA is being seen as a game changer for India's RMG sector, which accounts for 42.4 per cent of the country's textile exports.

This deal gives India a 12 per cent duty advantage over China and puts it on equal footing with Banglade

Diljit Dosanjh shares cryptic post amid row over working with Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3'

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has taken to social media with a cryptic message.

The controversy follows the announcement of his upcoming film, 'Sardaar Ji 3', which has generated considerable buzz due to Aamir's involvement in the project.

Diljit shared a cryptic post on Instagram that read, 'Censo

"Willful affront to sovereignty, dignity of India": FWICE writes to PM Modi for "immediate action" against makers of 'Sardaarji 3'

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) expressed strongest condemnation and outrage against actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and director Amar Hundal for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in their upcoming film 'Sardaarji 3'.

In light of this event, FWICE makes a direct and urgent appeal to the Prime Minister of India, the Home Minist

Expo mirrors China's vital role in Vietnam's electronics supply chains

BAC NINH, Vietnam, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Amid rows of exhibition booths displaying smart devices and electronic components, Vietnamese officials and business representatives at the Vietnam International Electronics Expo 2025 are sharing a common sentiment that China remains an essential partner in sustaining stable electronics supply chains.

Held in Vietnam's Bac Ninh province, the three-day event from June 20 to 2

Indian industry expresses anguish over slow pace of ASEAN FTA renegotiation

By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian industry is growing increasingly frustrated with the extremely slow progress in renegotiating the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. Government sources reveal that nine rounds of talks since November 2019 have failed to address fundamental concerns about the lopsided nature of the original deal.

Government sources said the sluggish pace of negotiations, or