Japanese ambassador to Afghanistan meets Taliban official
The Japanese ambassador called on the Taliban to respect the human rights of women and ethnic minorities and sought the establishment of an inclusive political system.
North Korea likely continuing nuclear activities: IAEA
Pyongyang appears to keep up efforts to produce plutonium and uranium at high-profile facilities.
Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe expressed a shared interest in stepping up strategic military exercises and joint patrols by the two…
China’s Xi sets out actions, reforms to help countries address sluggish development
Analysts said that Xi's detailed solution for prioritizing development, put forth at recent multilateral, global or domestic conferences, could be summarized as four pillars for…
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
Investment apps all the rage in Indonesia
Fintech funding in Southeast Asia in the first nine months in 2021 more than tripled to $3.5 billion compared to the full year 2020.
Countries with good vaccination rates need to reopen borders: Airports Council
The council said that this is to prevent the repeat of a bleak year for Asia Pacific and Middle East airports.
ICC asks PH govt to show proof it is investigating drug war killings
Since Duterte unleashed his drug war, security forces say more than 6,000 suspected drug dealers have been killed because they fought back violently.
China ‘practically bullying us,’ says Sotto on ‘harassment’ vs PH boats
Senate President Sotto said it would be a “very good idea” to come up with a Senate resolution that would express the sense of the chamber to back up the sentiment of the DFA…
Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to open on Nov 29, up to 2,880 travellers each day
For now, those travelling via the land VTL have to be citizens, permanent residents or long-term pass holders of the country that they are entering.