Russia, Ukraine end 3rd round of peace talks with no significant results
"The discussions continued on political and military aspects," said Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.
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UN Security Council again fails to condemn North Korea’s missile launch
The council was unable to come to consensus in issuing a joint statement due to opposition from China and Russia.
Bohol’s river cruise, floating restaurants are back
Since March 1, the river cruise has received an average of 150 visitors daily, with at least 25 percent of them foreign tourists.
Russia threatens to cut natural gas supplies to Europe
Deputy PM Alexander Novak said Russia has the right to take actions that “mirror” the penalties imposed on the Russian economy.
Vietnam asks China to obey international law in East Sea
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman requested China to not violate Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in the East Sea.
Hun Sen asks for Asean-US meet to be pushed back amid date debate
The upcoming Asean-China summit may also be delayed as leaders of four Asean nations would be visiting the Middle East.
Critics decry Jokowi’s lackluster response to proposed term extension
Certain party leaders within the ruling coalition have recently pushed for the 2024 general elections to be postponed.
Oil prices soar to touch US$139 as Russian embargo talk fuels fears of shortage
Brent jumped as much as 18 per cent to US$139.13, building on last week's 21 per cent surge.
North Korea says it conducted test for reconnaissance satellite
The latest test was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment, and the ninth missile launch this year.
China to raise military budget by 7.1% this year
The proposed expenditure will mark the return of a 7-plus percentage increase after slightly lower increases in 2020 and 2021.