Vietnam President meets outgoing Saudi Arabian, Philippine ambassadors
State President Luong Cuong on December 31 received the Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and the Philippines, who came to say goodbye at the end of their tenures in Vietnam.
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Russia, North Korea exchange New Year’s gifts
In a post on Telegram, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, said she received Kim Yo-jong's, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, gift via…
Vietnam, Spain eye sustainable, comprehensive strategic partnership: Diplomat
Despite the geographical distance, people-to-people ties between the two countries have grown stronger than ever.
Is Russian technology behind North Korea’s new nuclear submarine?
The submarine under construction is significantly larger than the US Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine. With the rapid timeline and scale of progress Pyongyang…
Analysis: After years of drift, 2025 brings thaw in Pakistan-US ties
But beneath the optimism lies a layered and complex reality shaped by history, personalities, and shifting global alignments — prompting analysts to urge restraint in reading…
After China, now US also recalls its ambassador to Nepal
Envoy Dean Thompson is on the list of US ambassadors to be recalled by the Trump administration.
China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance
A draft law, consisting of seven chapters and 57 articles, was submitted on Monday to an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top…
US Secretary of State Rubio seeks to balance relations with Japan, China
US Secretary of State Rubio also emphasised the need for the United States and China to balance tensions and cooperation. He further added, “Because I think if there’s a…
Indonesia eyes to clinch US tariff deal in a fortnight
Indonesia’s technical team, tasked with the legal drafting process, has arrived in the US capital about a week ago to pave the way for Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga…
China rebukes UK for ‘interfering’ in pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s case
Lai was convicted on Monday on two charges of conspiring to collude with external forces and a charge of conspiracy to publish seditious materials.