Russian state TV taps anti-colonialism narrative in India as part of pro-Kremlin media push
India, with its relatively neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has emerged as a key priority for Moscow.
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South Korean President Lee apologises for rights abuses in past intercountry adoption cases
His remarks came a day after The Hague Adoption Convention took effect in the country, once known for the large-scale overseas adoption of children.
South Korea, US agree to set up visa desk for Korean firms investing in US
The decision comes nearly a month after a US immigration raid on Sept. 4 at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia, which had led to the detention of more than…
Vietnamese, Cuban top legislators discuss measures to strengthen bilateral ties
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the bilateral agenda, as well as measures to enhance cooperation between the two countries and their parliaments in the spirit of…
Singapore citizens do not have to pay US$100,000 fee for H-1B1 visa: US Embassy
The H-1B1 visa is exclusive to Singaporeans and Chileans, who must prove they do not intend to migrate to the US. It does not allow permanent residency, and the one-year visa…
Weakening of UN would be dire for small states like Singapore, says FM Vivian Balakrishnan
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said a weakened United Nations would be dire for small states like Singapore, as it remains the only forum with universal representation.
Chinese Premier Li calls for efforts to enhance China-US ties
Premier Li made the remarks in New York on Thursday when meeting with friendly organisations in the United States on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the…
Vietnam, Russia agree to boost parliamentary and economic cooperation
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man held talks with Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in Hanoi on Sunday, pledging to deepen parliamentary cooperation and…
China’s new climate target ‘falls well short’, says EU
China led several countries in announcing climate plans at the UN on Sept 24. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that by 2035, his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7…
Indonesian President Prabowo pushes two-state solution, multilateralism in debut UNGA speech
The President delivered a fiery 19-minute speech that analysts saw as an attempt to position himself as a friend-for-all on the world stage.