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Brunei’s sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as Ministers

June 5, 2026 admin

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. | Photo Credit: AP Brunei’s ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday (June 4, 2026), creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of potential succession ‌planning in the tiny oil-rich sultanate. The shake-up is the first since 2022 and comes as…

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Modi 3.0 Is Leaving Nothing To Chance With Southeast Asia

September 14, 2024 admin

As India steps into its third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, Southeast Asia has emerged as a central focus of its foreign policy. The region plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific theatre and has become pivotal to India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic interests. Recent high-level engagements, such as Modi’s visit to Singapore…

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Rafi Songs To Roti, Brunei’s Deep Cultural Connect With India

September 4, 2024 admin

Brunei, a tiny yet relatively new nation, holds a wealth of records and a lengthy list of landmarks. From the ruler’s long and elaborate official name—Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien—to his claim as one of the wealthiest rulers and the world’s longest-reigning monarch, Brunei consistently…

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Meet Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Who Welcomed PM Modi

September 4, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Brunei on Tuesday, receiving a warm reception from Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah. Mr Modi is the first Indian PM to pay a state visit to Brunei where he will hold talks with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other members of the royal family. His Next stop…

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PM Modi Interacts With Indians In Brunei During Bilateral Visit

September 3, 2024 admin

After the guard of honour, the PM was welcomed by members of the Indian community Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome by the members of the Indian community in Brunei Darussalam today. The PM arrived in Brunei Darussalam this afternoon at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, for the first-ever bilateral trip…

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PM Modi Interacts With Indians In Brunei During Bilateral Visit

September 3, 2024 admin

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India, Brunei Are Civilizational Neighbours

September 3, 2024 admin

PM Modi embarked on the visit to Brunei today. Bandar Seri Begawan: Indian High Commissioner to Brunei, Alok Amitabh Dimri termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the nation “historic” and said the two nations have been civilizational neighbours. PM Modi embarked on the visit to Brunei on Tuesday. Notably, this is the first visit…

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