China urges Czech Republic to abide by one-China principle
"China deplores and strongly opposes this and we have made solemn démarche to the Czech side", a spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry said.
Japan, Greece to enter “strategic partnership”
Japan aims to keep China in check by strengthening its relationship with Greece.
Hong Kong chief exec to visit Middle East on full-scale publicity drive
A ceremony will be held two days later for a major publicity campaign to promote Hong Kong overseas as the SAR rapidly returns to normalcy.
Odds ‘very high’ of US military conflict with China: Top Republican
Both the United States and Taiwan will hold presidential elections in 2024, potentially creating an opportunity for China to take military action.
Indonesia wants to be part of Africa’s economy ‘success story’: Foreign minister
Since early 2000s, Indonesia had amped up its African cooperation by multiplying their trade value fivefold to US$11.7 billion.
Al-Qaeda threat, blowback for Pakistan increasing from an Afghanistan in chaos
With the Taliban showing no sign of moving against Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, an old worry is surfacing – that the terrorist group could be re-emerging as a threat.
Kishida says considering Ukraine trip
The trip would be the first time in the post-war period that a Japanese prime minister has visited a country during an active conflict.
North Korean media decries Yoon’s remarks on Iran
During a visit to a South Korean military contingent, Yoon said that the UAE's "enemy and biggest threat" is Iran while the South's enemy is North Korea.
US wants regional stability in South Asia, says Pak-India ‘a matter of their own’
The statement comes after Pakistan Prime Minister said the United Arab Emirates could play an important role in bringing India and Pakistan to the table.
Indonesia summons Sweden envoy over Quran burning
Swedish-Danish politician Rasmus Paludan had torched a copy of the Islamic holy book in front of Turkey's embassy in the Swedish capital on Jan 21, 2023.