Vientiane, June 27 (IANS) The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to toughen their stance against transnational crime, with closer cooperation being emphasised during the 24th ASEAN Senior Officials…

Four instructors from US college injured in stabbing attack in China

hi INDiA Jun 11, 2024

Beijing, June 11 (IANS/DPA) Four visiting instructors from a US college have been injured in a stabbing attack in a park in north-eastern China, the university confirmed on Tuesday. Cornell College, which is located in the US state of…

India calls for ‘gender-responsive arms control’ to prevent sexual violence in conflicts

hi INDiA Apr 24, 2024

United Nations, April 24 (IANS) To combat sexual violence in conflict situations, India has advocated a multifaceted approach which includes “gender-responsive arms control” that prevents the proliferation of weapons.“Demilitarisation,…

US strikes will bring disastrous consequences for the region: Iraq

hi INDiA Feb 3, 2024

Baghdad, Feb 3 (IANS) Iraq has said that the US retaliatory strikes will bring disastrous consequences for the region, a media report said.According to the Iraqi government, at least 16 people, including civilians, have been killed while 25…

Myanmar hands over three Chinese warlords to Beijing

hi INDiA Jan 31, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Myanmar has handed over three Chinese warlords to Beijing, who were notorious for trafficking thousands of foreign nationals to forcibly run scams, a media report said.Bai Suocheng, Wei Chaoren and Liu Zhengxiang…