Chinese, Indonesian foreign ministers hold phone talks
During the conversation, the two sides focused on exchanging views on the Group of Twenty Summit in Bali.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Japanese government to step up discussions on defense budget increase
Japan’s defense budget for the current fiscal year stands at ¥5.4 trillion, or 0.96% of gross domestic product, which is about half of the 2% target that NATO member countries…
Three held in ‘bomb plot’ against Hong Kong police
A 31-year-old technician is believed to have encouraged others on social media to attack police and government buildings in Hong Kong between July 2021 and April this year.
Pakistan govt to stop PTI from long march to Islamabad: Minister
The local administration in various cities have put in place measures to prevent the movement of long march participants.
Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Minister
The minister noted that other places have also denied Somad entry in recent years, including Hong Kong, Timor Leste, Britain, Germany and Switzerland.
Operation on as Shirani forest fire continues to rage
According to some locals, the signs are ominous and they fear the fire is gaining force and unless it is smothered soon, it will ravage more areas.
Key to tackling impact of pandemic, Ukraine war: Act fast, act in unison
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina laid out five proposals to strengthen regional cooperation in a message at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific of the UN.
Imran creating discord between institutions, govt and public: Minister
The PML-N leader also asserted that Imran's politics was not only objectionable but also hurt the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
South Korea’s new PM pledges to seek political unity, bolster economic recovery
In his speech, the prime mister directly asked for support from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, which had held back his appointment
Commission of Human Rights stands by ‘drug war’ report: We only fulfilled our mandate
Earlier, the government’s anti-insurgency task force accused the commission of “demonizing” the government while presenting an “incomplete” picture of the anti-illegal…