The United Nations Human Rights Office has reiterated its concerns over what it describes as “severe” human rights violations against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang, also known as East Turkestan, …
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Sir Vince Cable: Why India and China Will Shape the 21st Century
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 11 minutes readSir Vince Cable is widely recognized as one of Britain’s leading economists, politicians and public intellectuals. Prior to entering frontline politics, he served as Chief Economist at Shell and worked …
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Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China this week marks a crucial point in Nepal’s foreign policy. Coming soon after his trip to India, the visit highlights Kathmandu’s aim to …
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Days after celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relationship with China, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif participated in an event in Islamabad marking America’s 250th anniversary and “a true and special …
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Opinion: Xi Visits A Changing North Korea
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readThe visit of President Xi Jinping to North Korea has to be seen beyond a fact that it is taking place after seven years or in being the first overseas …
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India’s Consul General Marks Vesak 2026 at Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readConsul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated the day-long Vesak celebrations on June 1, 2026, at the historic Jade Buddha Temple, one of Eastern China’s leading Buddhist centers. …
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Why Cooperation in Agricultural R&D Matters for BRICS
by Prof. P.S. Birthal and Paavni Mathur 6 minutes readThe expanded BRICS grouping occupies a pivotal position in global agriculture. Collectively, its member countries account for more than 60 percent of global rice production and nearly half of the …
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China and Pakistan have agreed on a new broad consensus to deepen their All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and accelerate the development of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including plans to …
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It is easy to say things when the concerned party or person is not around, especially negatives. Which is exactly what happened when President Xi Jinping of China hosted his …
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-day visit to China, starting May 23, Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced, Pakistani media Dawn …