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Russia, China veto US-backed UN resolution to extend Iran sanctions monitoring

New York, Sept. 18 -- Russia and China vetoed a US-backed United Nations Security Council resolution seeking to extend the mandate of an independent panel of experts tasked with monitoring sanctions o... Read More


Indonesia strengthens fisheries quality system for global markets

Badung, Bali, Sept. 18 -- Indonesia is strengthening quality assurance across its fisheries supply chain to ensure food safety and boost the competitiveness of its products in global markets, a senior... Read More


India, Japan to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027

Tokyo, Sept. 18 -- 2027 is 75th anniversary year of diplomatic relation between India and Japan. In the first press meeting after Japan's cabinet reshuffle, Foreign Affair Minister Toshimitsu Motegi e... Read More


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates commercial production at State-of-the-Art OSAT plant in Surat

Gandhinagar, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated commercial production at Suchi Semicon's advanced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant located in Palsana, Surat.... Read More


Trump approves visas for Iran President, FM Araghchi for UN meet amid unresolved tensions

Washington, Sept. 18 -- President Donald Trump's administration has approved visas for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend next week's UN General Assembly... Read More


Vietnamese goods see great opportunity to gain deeper access to Thai retail market

Bangkok, Sept. 18 -- Vietnamese Week in Thailand 2026 officially opened in Bangkok on September 17, offering Vietnamese businesses a chance to gain deeper access to Thailand's retail market. Held at c... Read More


US-Saudi F-35 Fighter Deal: US Approves Possible $24.3 Billion Sale Of 48 Fighter Jets, 49 Engines and Military Equipment - What Does The Proposed Sale Include?

India, Sept. 18 -- Saudi Arabia is set to move closer to acquiring one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft after the United States approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 Lightnin... Read More


Iranian President Pezeshkian attends "Sacrifice for Iran" parade in Tehran, calls for unity

Tehran, Sept. 18 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday attended the "Sacrifice for Iran" parade in Tehran, held with widespread public participation under the slogan "Labaik or Khamenei", a... Read More


India says Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs can impact US ties, global energy market

India, Sept. 18 -- India on Thursday warned that a US sanctions bill authorising tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil could have implications for the bilateral relationship ... Read More


Vietnam attends Mekong-Lancang forum on combating fake news in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Sept. 18 -- Vietnam attended a media forum and award ceremony for a 2026 anti-fake news contest in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on September 17, highlighting the importance of information integri... Read More