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Ambassador of Nepal To Thailand Oli Calls on the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Dhan Bahadur Oli, Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Thailand, called on Eksiri Pintaruchi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. At the outset, Ambassador Oli conveyed his deepest condolences on the passing away...
More artifacts, documents on Uncle Ho donated to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hanoi (VNA) – Valuable documents and artefacts related to President Ho Chi Minh were donated to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi during a ceremony held on November 6 on the occasion of the museum's 55th founding anniversary (November 25, 1970 –...
Laos moves forward to enhance tourism appeal
VIENTIANE, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Laos is continuing its efforts to improve tourism by enhancing service quality, strengthening infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices. The ancient city of Luang Prabang has added another milestone to its...
Vietnam - Laos Trade Connection Fair to take place this November
Major General Phan Thi Hoai Van, Deputy Director of the General Department of Defense Industry and Standing Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee, chaired the meeting. At the event, delegates heard reports on the progress of preparations for the...
Father of 6 detained by ICE for home invasion committed 28 years ago as minor
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — A St. Johns man is holding on to hope that he might soon be reunited with family after being separated for more than three months. ICE agents arrested Lue Yang and planned to deport the father of six. The Vietnam War...
Lao and Vietnamese Foreign Ministers Meet to Enhance Cooperation
KPL On October 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held a bilateral meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. The meeting took place on the sidelines...
Thailand celebrates Loy Krathong with tributes to Queen Sirikit and royal family across the country
Floating Krathongs and Royal Tribute: Crowds in Bangkok, Sukhothai, and Khon Kaen participated in Loy Krathong celebrations honoring Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and the Royal Family, featuring eco-friendly floats, lantern displays, and...
Pattaya must woo Chinese tourists beyond casinos as PM Anutin’s China talks signal opportunity
With casinos permanently off the table, Pattaya aims to restore Chinese tourist confidence by highlighting its beaches, culture, shopping, and culinary experiences. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand — Chinese President Xi Jinping has...
Accused in graft case, 2 Army soldiers move special CBI court, seek transfer of case to military court
Two Army soldiers accused in a corruption case have approached the Special CBI Court in Chandigarh, seeking transfer of their case from Chandigarh CBI Court to a military court.The application has been filed by the accused — Naik Sandeep Singh...
Russia to Boost Navy Participation in Military Cooperation With ASEAN - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251101/russia-to-boost-navy-participation-in-military-cooperation-with-asean---defense-ministry-1123049686.html Russia to Boost Navy Participation in Military Cooperation With ASEAN - Defense Ministry Russia to Boost...
East Bay artists and businesses team up for a fundraiser to support immigrant services
We work for you — reporting on the stories our community needs. Our team is keeping you in touch with everything that’s happening in our local food culture. Will you chip in today to support that nonprofit work during our year-end campaign? As the...
Minister to attend ASEAN Defence meeting
Defence Minister Judith Collins will today travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). “In times of increasing international tension, face-to-face...
PM Ran Diplomatic Marathon in ASEAN Summit
PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet navigated a marathon series of meetings at the three-day 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, ending with the border Peace Accords and fostered global ties. So Naro, Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister,...
ICE Houston arrests more than 1,500 criminals, gang members, fugitives
(The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 1,505 criminal foreign nationals in the Houston area during a roughly 10-day operation ending Oct.31. They include 17 documented gang members, 40 aggravated felons,...
7 road trips that will show you the best of Thailand
If your first port of arrival in Thailand is Bangkok, you might think getting behind the wheel yourself seems insane. In the Thai capital, cars are stacked bumper to bumper, motorcycles vie for space with pedestrians and seemingly anything goes...
Laos' inflation drops further to 4 pct in October
VIENTIANE, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Inflation in Laos continued a downward trend in October, dropping to 4 percent from 4.5 percent in September, official data showed on Wednesday. The highest price rise was recorded in goods and services category,...
International News Briefs for Wednesday, October 29, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Israel Kills at Least 104 People in Gaza, Including 46 Children Oct 29, 2025 Israel has killed at least 104 people in...
International Bazaar 2025 at World Trade Center November 16
OMG - Gracie Go - The Philippine Star October 30, 2025 | 12:00am The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of the Philippines, and Spouses of the Heads...
Aotearoa Youth To Represent New Zealand At COP30 In Brazil
Press Release – Save The Children The delegation, led by Save the Children New Zealands Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vira Paky, will bring Pacific and Aotearoa youth voices to one of the world’s largest climate gatherings in Belm, the gateway to...