Tommy Thomas – Malaysia’ Attorney-General resigns
Tommy Thomas – Malaysia Attorney-General has resigned as Malaysia gets set for a new Prime Minister.
Global Engagements
Imran Khan Government Declares “Absconder” to Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been declared an “absconder” by the Imran government for violating the bail requirements by not presenting his medical report from his doctors in London.
RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package – PM Mahathir Mohamad announces
Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package to ensure risks to the economy due to COVID-19 can be addressed effectively
Suella Braverman – United Kingdom’s new Attorney General
Indian-origin Suella Braverman was appointed United Kingdom’s new Attorney General in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet
‘Stunning display of India’s culture and kindness’, Trump amazed
The president Trump and first lady Melania Trump are to be feted in a whirlwind, two-day diplomatic display aimed at highlighting U.S.-Indian relations amid escalating trade frictions between the two countries.
Trump raucous reception: India-US global reconciliation
US President Donald Trump reached for his maiden visit to India for talks with the top Indian leadership during which the two countries are expected to significantly ramp up bilateral relations, especially in the defence and
strategic ties. Trump, who accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.
Visit of His Majesty the King of Sweden to India
Their Majesties, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a State Visit to India. Foreign Minister of Sweden also called on External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Foreign Minister and Defense Minister of Japan call on Prime Minister
Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Taro Kono, Minister of Defense of Japan, who are paying a visit to India to attend the inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president
Former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday and appealed to minority Tamils and Muslims who voted against him to give their support.
Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister is Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on November 21, 2019. He was administered the oath of the office by incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapksa and his younger brother.