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British PM Starmer meets Chinese President Xi in bid to reset strained ties

Mr Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party government has struggled to deliver the economic growth it promised, has made improving relations with China one of his priorities,…

  • Published: January 29, 202611:56 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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President Zardari, UAE vice president discuss economic, trade ties

During the meeting, the President also highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation with the UAE in infrastructure…

  • Published: January 29, 202611:39 am
  • Author Dawn
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Vietnam actively fosters ASEAN’s central role, intra-bloc unity

FM Le Hoai Trung emphasised Vietnam's readiness to work closely with the Philippines and other ASEAN member states to propose initiatives and consider new measures to advance the…

  • Published: January 29, 202611:13 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Thai ex-deputy commander of Second Army Area warns third round of fighting ‘will happen’

Lt Gen Kanok Netrawatthanasena said recent activity—particularly the digging of trenches and the construction of bunkers—suggests an effort to build stronger fortified…

  • Published: January 29, 202610:40 am
  • Author The Nation
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Slower-than-expected pace of investment bill behind US President Trump’s tariff hike: South Korean presidential office

Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, explained during a press briefing that, from Washington’s perspective, a broad tariff agreement was first reached on July…

  • Published: January 29, 20269:05 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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26 countries, including Pakistan, named founding members of Trump-led ‘Board of Peace’

The list of founding members spans the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caucasus.

  • Published: January 29, 20269:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Bangladesh, US agree to boost army-to-army cooperation

Both sides emphasise expanded joint exercises and technological capability.

  • Published: January 29, 20268:55 am
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Japan’s Air Self-Defence Force helps refuel South Korean aircraft; Japan hopes to facilitate acquisition, cross-servicing agreement

The refueling support was rendered under the “loan of supplies” provision under Article 116 of the Self-Defence Forces Law, which allows the Self-Defence Forces to lend fuel…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:50 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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‘Hope peace will prevail’: Singapore urges dialogue on Thailand-Cambodia border tensions at ASEAN meet

The Thailand-Cambodia border dispute will be a key topic of concern as ASEAN foreign ministers gather for the group’s first major meeting of the year, with the Philippines as…

  • Published: January 29, 20268:45 am
  • Author Mara Cepeda
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Vietnam’s NA leader pledges expanding ties with Lao parliament to new areas

Vietnam always attaches great importance to and wishes to continue working closely with Laos to nurture and further deepen the great friendship, special solidarity, and…

  • Published: January 28, 202611:34 am
  • Author Viet Nam News

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