Chinese vessel abandons PH boat after collision
Chinese ships rammed a Philippines fishing boat in contested territory. A Chinese fishing vessel abandoned a sinking Philippine fishing boat after hitting it at Recto Bank in the…
Inter Korea summit proposed before Trump visit to Seoul
Moon hopes to meet Kim before Trump visits S. Korea in late June. South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed hope Wednesday that he will meet with North Korean leader Kim…
Taiwan expresses support, solidarity with Hong Kong
Taiwan advocacy groups call for retaliation against Hong Kong extradition bill. Dozens of civic groups in Taiwan called on the government on June 11 to adopt concrete regulations…
China accuses US of meddling for voicing concerns over Bill
Hong Kong has been the site of several mass protest over the previous days. China has criticised the United States for making irresponsible remarks and accused it of meddling in…
Legality of Sri Lanka’s agreements with foreign countries
As a major hub in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka stands at a crossroads for trade and diplomacy. A report in The Island of June 8, 2019, carrying the heading “Opposition…
Nepal Prime Minister’s speech in UK is filled with irony
Nepal’s prime minister celebrated democratic freedoms in his UK speech but it contradicts what he’s doing at home. While Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s Monday speech at…
The Rohingya need an answer
Myanmar and Asean neighbours plough ahead with plans to repatriate refugees, ignoring concerns of the stateless minority. Repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to…
Abe to visit Iran to mediate with U.S.
The Japanese Prime Minister is due in Tehran today. The government is making arrangements for Abe to meet with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan…
Restrictions on Chinese firms could drive up 5G cost
China is increasing pressure on consumers in a bid to end restriction on its major tech firms. Europe would have to pay an extra 55 billion euros ($62 billion) for 5G networks and…
Solomon Islands to decide: Taiwan or China?
Taiwan has come under pressure as Beijing pressures allies to drop diplomatic relations. The recurring conflict between Taiwan and China has taken a toll for the worse, once…