Top NK official accuses US of aggravating tensions on peninsula
Talks between the two leaders of the US and DPRK have been stalled as Trump faces an onslaught at home. North Korea on Tuesday continued to pressure Seoul and Washington, accusing…
Modi on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
PM Modi will also attend the third session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum in Riyadh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Middle East…
US looking for fresh start in ties with Pakistan
Ties have been at historic lows during the Trump administration. The Trump administration believes in extensive high-level engagements for rebuilding its ties with Pakistan,…
ROK ire intensifies toward Rising Sun
The rising sun flag holds significance across the Asia Pacific region after the second world war. South Korea is intensifying its campaign to raise questions about the flying of…
South Korean high school students protest teachers forcing ‘anti-Japan’ acts
A statement on the gate at Inhun High School where two students held a press conference says, “Please don’t use us politically”. Public high school teachers in Seoul…
Vietnamese families concerned after dead bodies discovered
The lorry found in Essex contained mostly Vietnamese nationals. Seven Vietnamese families have contacted a charity in Việt Nam via a friend, concerned their loved ones may have…
US trade move seen having limited effect on Thai exports
Pimchanok Vonkorpon, director-general of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office, said the move will make only minimal impact on Thailand’s exports.…
‘All of Pakistan stands by you,’ PM Imran tells Kashmiris on Black Day
It is the anniversary of India’s annexation of the territory. Pakistanis around the world and Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) observed “Black…
Taiwan offers HK murder suspect ‘contact channel’ to expedite return
The extradition question launched a whole series of protests in Hong Kong. Taiwan’s top official responsible for China affairs on Thursday said the government has established a…
Bangladesh, China, Myanmar to jointly evaluate progress over Rohingya repatriation
Repatriation has been a trickle with many parties accusing Myanmar of dragging its feet. Bangladesh, China and Myanmar have agreed to form a “tripartite joint working…