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ENOC Group concludes 9th Lubricants Global Distributors Meet in Thailand

DUBAI, 19th June, 2025 (WAM) -- ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, successfully concluded its 9th Lubricants Global Distributors Meet in Thailand, where it brought together key distributors from across the world to discuss industry advancements and challenges within the global distribution network.

Over 25 international distributors attended the global event, which saw first-time representatio

India's future boxing stars to face off at 6th Junior (U-17) Nationals

Rohtak (Haryana)[India], June 19 (ANI): Around 640 up-and-coming pugilists from across the country, including 350 boys and 290 girls, will face off in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, Haryana, from Thursday.

Both the Junior Boys and Junior Girls competitions will feature 13 weight categories each, ranging from 44-46 kg to 80+ kg. The Serv

India has redefined its defence capabilities with emphasis on self-reliance

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India has emerged as a formidable global leader over the past 11 years, driven by bold initiatives that fuse ambition with action, with the country making significant strides in indigenizing its defence sector, with defence exports witnessing a multifold increase over the past 11 years.

India achieved its highest-ever defence production in Financial Year 2023-24, with the total v

ICC announces schedule for Women's T20 World Cup 2026; India to face Pakistan on June 14 at Edgbaston

Dubai [UAE], June 18 (ANI): The International Cricket Council unveiled the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule on Wednesday, which will be held from June 12 to July 5.

Group 1 features Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan and two qualifiers. On the other hand, Group 2 comprises hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and two more qualifiers.

The upcoming edition of t

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SOLIDARITY MARCH

(250618) -- PHNOM PENH, June 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows people attending a "Solidarity March" in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tens of thousands of Cambodians joined the march here on Wednesday as border tensions with Thailand mounted. (Photo by Kimlong Meng/Xinhua)

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

Malaysia has of late reaffirmed its commitment to High Level delegation led by Thai Buddhist Patriarch visits India

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): A high-level Thai Monk delegation, led by Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, also Phra Kittisaramuni Kulphol, Deputy Abbot of Wat Debsirindravas and other members of the Thai Buddhist Sangha arrived in India on a six-day visit which includes meetings with ministers and travel to Gujarat. They have been accorded a Guest of the State status.

The delega

Beyond blind boxes: What's behind Labubu's global craze?

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- In the pre-dawn chill outside a New York mall, young fans camped overnight, eager to get their hands on a Labubu doll. In Paris, shoppers carrying Labubu shopping bags posed for photos in front of the Louvre. In Seoul's Myeongdong shopping area, long queues formed not for K-pop stars, but for Labubu. Its theme song echoed in Spanish streets.

At the center of this global craze is a sma

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-CAMBODIA-BORDER

(250617) -- CHANTHABURI, June 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian side is pictured from Ban Pakkad border checkpoint in Khlong Yai district, Chanthaburi province, Thailand, June 16, 2025. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Monday that Thailand has not closed its border with Cambodia but only taken some border control measures based on the evolving situation and security requirements, while stressing that Th

New steel import rule could disrupt supply chains and impose heavy compliance costs on MSMEs: GTRI

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The recent regulation by the Ministry of Steel has the potential to disrupt supply chains and may impose heavy compliance costs on India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

GTRI said 'the abrupt change could disrupt supply chains and impose heavy compliance costs on MSMEs reliant on imported semi-fi

India's textile sector competitiveness may gain edge as Vietnam fights rising labour costs, Bangladesh grapples with political instability: Report

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): India's textile sector may gain a competitive edge in the global market due to rising labour costs in Vietnam and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, two of its key export rivals, according to a report by Systematix Research.

The report, however, highlighted that the near-term outlook for the sector remains challenging. Tariff-related uncertainties may force exporters to

After Paris heartbreak, Krishna Nagar eyes success in Asian Para Badminton Championship

By Sahil Kohli

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 17 (ANI): Indian Paralympics gold medalist para-shuttler Krishna Nagar spoke on his preparations for the Asian Para-Badminton Championship, saying that after failing to defend his title in the Paris Paralympics last year, he feels the extra motivation to make up for it.

Krishna spoke to ANI earlier last week. The tournament will kick off today in Thailand and

Daily World Briefing, June 17

Iranian strike shuts down Israel's largest oil refinery

Bazan, Israel's largest oil refinery company, announced on Monday night that all of its facilities at the Haifa Port had been completely shut down due to the damage caused by an Iranian missile strike.

Three company employees were killed in the pre-dawn attack, which ignited fires at the strategic complex. Video footage showed visible flames, and firef

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Crispin Chettri announces 24-member travelling squad to Thailand

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The Indian senior women's team head coach, Crispin Chettri, on Monday announced a 24-member travelling squad to Thailand for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers.

The final squad of 23 players for the Qualifiers will be confirmed before the first match. The Blue Tigresses are placed in Group B of the Qualifiers, where they will face Mongolia (June 23), Timor Leste

Naushad Moosa announces India U23 men's squad for Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic matches

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The head coach of the India U23 men's team, Naushad Moosa, on Monday announced a 23-member squad for the friendly matches against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a statement.

According to the AIFF statement, the Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata since June 1 and departed for Tajikis