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ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment to Myanmar Peace Process, Urges Ceasefire Extension

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - At a meeting on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ASEAN leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting Myanmar in achieving a peaceful resolution to its protracted crisis, emphasizing the continued relevance of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as the primary framework for dialogue.

In a joint China Sports Weekly (5.25-5.31)

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Sun defends singles crown at table tennis worlds

World No. 1 Sun Yingsha defeated second-ranked Wang Manyu 4-3 to retain her women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships on May 25, adding to the mixed doubles crown she had claimed earlier in the tournament.

Roared on by a l

Trump comments on Macron wife slap

Make sure the door remains closed, the US president has quipped over a video showing Frances First Lady shoving her husband on a plane

US President Donald Trump has said Emmanuel Macron is "fine" following an incident in which his wife Brigitte appeared to slap her husband aboard their plane.

The footage, which quickly went viral, was filmed as the French first couple arrived in Hanoi, Viet

Sanjay Takale gears up for Thailand Rally Raid Championship after completing Dakar Rally

Chachoengsao [Thailand], May 30 (ANI): After successfully completing the gruelling Dakar Rally, seasoned Indian rally driver Sanjay Takale is now set to take on a new challenge at the Thailand Rally Raid Championship, scheduled to take place from May 31 to June 1, 2025, in Chachoengsao Province.

Takale, one of India's most accomplished and internationally recognised rally drivers, will compete in the T1 class--th

LAOS-VIENTIANE-WEATHER-RAIN

(250530) -- VIENTIANE, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A citizen rides a motorcycle during the rainy weather in Vientiane, capital of Laos on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

DGCA allows Indigo to extend aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines for 3 months

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to August 2025 for the 'damp-leased' aircraft from Turkish Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday.

Indigo is operating two B777-300ER aircraft under a 'damp lease' from Turkish Airlines, which was permitted till May 31, 2025.

Indigo had requested a further six-

Indonesia can be a guiding light for other Islamic nations: BJP leader Hemang Joshi in Jakarta

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): BJP leader and Member of the All-Party Delegation Group 3, Hemang Joshi, praised Indonesia's inclusive governance and strong stance against extremism, noting the enthusiastic response the Indian delegation has received during its ongoing diplomatic visit to Southeast and East Asia.

'This is our third day in Indonesia, and we have engaged with several high-ranking government offi

World Insights: What's at stake as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore?

The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend, kicks off in Singapore amid rising tensions and global security challenges.

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's leading defense summit, convenes from Friday to Sunday in Singapore, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend. China will be

APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys' team competition; Saanvi, Kashika end eighth in girls' team event

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indian amateurs Ranveer Mitroo and Krish Chawla registered a fifth-place finish in the boys' team competition after posting a combined total of four-over 430 in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Thursday. The Chinese pair of Jin Heng Yan and Jin Han won the boys' team title with a tally of four under 422.

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Jakarta's Nahdlatul Ulama Board Chairman acknowledges India's pain, says exploiting religion for violence wrong

Jakarta [Indonesia], May 30 (ANI): In a reaffirmation of the deepening strategic and cultural ties between India and Indonesia, KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board, underscored the shared challenges both countries face in combating terrorism and promoting peace. His remarks came during a meeting with the visiting Indian parliamentary delegation in Jakarta.

'Both India and Indon

APGC Junior Championship: Riding on Ranveer's back-to-back 69, India jumps to T-2 spot in boys' team competition

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Delhi lad Ranveer Mitroo submitted a second consecutive card of two-under 69 to help India jump to tied second place in the boys' team competition along with compatriot Krish Chawla after the second round of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

With an overall total of one-under 283, the Indian duo are six strokes

India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The India U23 men's national team has been drawn in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, after a draw ceremony was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Alongside India Qatar, Bahrain, and Brunei Darussalam are in Group H. Qatar, the highest-seeded team among the four, will host Group H, with the matches slated to be played between September 1 to 9, as per

Thailand Open: India pugilists Naman, Anshul down Uzbek heavyweights to storm into finals

Bangkok [Thailand], May 29 (ANI): India's heavyweight boxers Naman Tanwar (90kg) and Anshul Gill (90+kg) delivered a strong statement on Thursday at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, securing hard-earned semifinal wins against opponents from Uzbekistan, considered to be one of the sport's most dominant nations in the heavier weight categories.

Naman overcame Juraboev Elyorbek 4:1, while Anshu

THAILAND-BANGKOK-HUAWEI-SUMMIT

(250529) -- BANGKOK, May 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- David Li, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand), addresses the Huawei Thailand Digital & AI Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, May 29, 2025. Thailand is pushing forward its national transformation strategy with a bold vision to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said Thursday.

Blue Tigresses begin tuning for Asia with Uzbekistan friendlies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): India and Uzbekistan are no strangers when it comes to women's football. The two sides are preparing to face each other for the 14th time, as they play a FIFA International Friendly on Friday, May 30.

The senior Indian women's national team face Uzbekistan in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies on Friday at 4.30 pm, at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports E