US asks Russia to halt Syria bombing
In the backdrop of the Geneva peace talks failing, the US has asked Russia to immediately halt its bombing campaign in Syria. The breakdown in peace talks has exposed the deep rift between world powers aiming to end the five-year conflict. In Syria, President Bashar al-Assad’s forces made a breakthrough. The troops entered two Shiite […]
India, Thailand unveil map for intensifying economic and security ties
BANGKOK: Building on ancient cultural linkages nourished by Buddhism and Ramayana, India and Thailand have firmed up a roadmap for bolstering economic and security cooperation that will translate into a more proactive engagement to shape a balanced regional architecture. India’s Vice-President Hamid Ansari held wide-ranging talks with Thailand’s Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha at the majestic Government House in the […]
India confirms participation in Cobra Gold 2016, enhance maritime cooperation
Confirming its participation in the Cobra Gold 2016, India has expressed its intent to deepen its maritime and defence cooperation with Thailand. The participation was confirmed by Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, in a briefing during Vice President Hamid Ansari’s ongoing visit to Thailand from February 3-5. “We confirmed that India will […]