‘Neglected’ elephant back in Thailand after diplomatic spat escalated over alleged mistreatment
The 29-year-old elephant was given by Thailand to Sri Lanka almost two decades ago as a gift
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Inside Thailand’s ‘rampant’ tiger cruelty as animals abused in zoos for selfies with tourists
Exclusive: Animal rights charity says new undercover investigation shows cruelty against big cats is still widespread despite criticism of their treatment, Tara Cobham writes
Damning report criticises Trump and Biden for ‘dangerous and chaotic’ US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US State Department report highlights shortcomings of Antony Blinken without naming him
Ex-Iran envoy: Chances of world recognition of Taliban diminishing
Iran’s former ambassador to Afghanistan has said chances of the international community recognizing the Taliban are diminishing.
Pakistan vows to counter Indo-US defense cooperation
Islamabad has conveyed its strong reservations to Washington for its deepening defence ties with New Delhi, viewing the development as a direct threat to the country’s security interests.
UN says over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed since Taliban takeover in Afghanistan
More than 1,000 civilians were killed and nearly 2,700 others wounded in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of the country in 2021, a UN report says.
Chinese millionaire businessman fails college entrance exam for the 27th time
A Chinese businessman whose construction material business made him a millionaire still can’t get into college after failing his county’s entrance exam for the 27th time. Liang Shi, 56, scored 424 points in China’s standardized Gaokao test. Aspiring c…
China’s FM touts Beijing and Moscow as a force for “global peace”
Beijing and Moscow are “an important force in ensuring global peace and in promoting inclusive development,” Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said in a video address Tuesday, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
India minister derides Barack Obama for raising religious rights: ‘He bombed six Muslim countries’
‘More than 26,000 bombs were dropped – from Syria and Yemen to Saudi (Arabia) and Iraq’
China downplays Wagner group rebellion to support Russia
China’s support to most credible ally came during Russian eputy foreign minister’s unannounced visit