Li calls for two-way opening-up with EU
Premier, Belgian counterpart speak before meeting with European leaders. China is glad to see a united and prosperous Europe and hopes to expand two-way opening-up while…
Malaysia’s world court withdrawal due to risk of coup attempt
According to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, the decision to withdraw from ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court was a political…
Preview: Indonesia elections
The world’s largest Muslim country prepares to go to polls. The world’s third-largest democracy will hold legislative elections and presidential elections on April 17.…
Top-down diplomacy necessary to advance progress with North Korea
Trilateral talks still needed on Korean Peninsula. To advance the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, it is necessary for Seoul, Washington and Pyongyang to maintain bilateral…
Japanese self-defense units deployed for defense of islands in Japan’s southwest
About 380 personnel have been deployed in advance. The Ground Self-Defense Force established on Tuesday new bases on Amami-Oshima island in Kagoshima Prefecture and Miyakojima…
Thais wont mobilize in protest even if junta wins elections.
Thailand’s ersatz elections will not bother most Thais even if army comes back to rule. Every country has their breaking point, where corruption, abuse and living standards…
Flooding death toll climbs to 50 in Indonesia
Aid agencies say evacuees in ‘urgent’ need of help. As of Sunday afternoon, at least 50 people were reported killed and 273 families had been left homeless following a flash…
Disgraced K-Pop stars appear before police
Disgraced celebrities suspected of sex bribery, sharing illegal sex videos in growing scandal that now includes alleged collusion with police. Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young…
Maintaining US-N. Korea dialogue momentum crucial
Diplomatic channels are confused after breakdown in talks between DC and Pyongyang during the Hanoi summit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday it expects tangible…
ISIS plans to use Malaysia as safe haven
Kuala Lumpur says foreign militants eyeing Malaysia as safe haven. Malaysian police said yesterday that it has uncovered a plan by foreign militants to use the country as a…