Visa exemptions for Chinese, Indians to be submitted to Thai cabinet
BANGKOK, Aug 15, 2019, Bangkok Post. The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to seek the…
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Pakistan observes Indian Independence Day as Black Day
LAHORE, Aug 15, 2019, Pakistan Today. A day after Pakistan celebrated its 72nd Independence Day…
900 grenades from Vietnam War destroyed
HANOI, Aug 15, 2019, VN Express. Over 900 Vietnam War grenades were detonated Wednesday in…
[Analytics] Philippines emerges as a hateful Dark Web hub
The recent mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, an extremist assault which claimed 22 lives,…
[Analytics] Indian economy as an instrument of the eastward expansion
In cooperation with the Far Eastern Federal University India is one of the youngest nations…
China requests UN Security Council to address Kashmir on August 15 or 16
UN, Aug 14, 2019, TASS. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China…
Trump suggests meeting with Xi to reach ‘humane’ response to Hong Kong protests
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 15, 2019, SCMP. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to propose…
[Analytics] Thailand rolling out its legal weed wares
Still unwilling to allow the public to get zonked or profit from recreational marijuana, Thailand…
Filipinos should lead marine survey in Philippine waters: diplomat
MANILA, Aug 14, 2019, PhilStar. Foreign ships may conduct marine survey in Philippine exclusive economic…
Hong Kong airport obtains injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations as flights resume
HONG KONG, Aug 14, 2019, Reuters, Bloomberg. Hong Kong’s Airport Authority said on Wednesday (Aug…
Body found during search for Irish teen Nora Anne in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14, 2019, FMT. A body has been found in the search for…
[Analytics] Kashmir episode further dims chances of devolution of power to Sri Lankan Tamils
What is happening in India now in regard to federalism and devolution of power to…