Washington urged to stop falsely picturing Beijing as ‘threat’
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that Washington has been releasing "irresponsible and biased reports" to peddle the "China threat" narrative and stoke competition…
Budget cuts to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia draw cheers from Chinese state media
The United States Agency for Global Media is considered an arm for US diplomacy, and China has long complained that reports by its titles, particularly RFA and VOA, have…
Bhutan on US draft travel ban list, government requests review
A draft list circulating on social media and international news outlets suggests that Bhutan could face an entry ban or visa restrictions to the United States.
Bangladesh government reacts to US intelligence directors comments on country’s situation
The interim government's statement noted its "deep concern and distress" on the remarks made by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, where she alleged persecution and killing of religious…
US label of South Korea as ‘sensitive country’ puts alliance to test
Seoul is navigating the issue with limited diplomatic capacity amid continued political upheaval, as it awaits the Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling for suspended…
Some Asian countries considered for US President Trump’s potential new travel ban
The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups.
Vietnam seeks French support for nuclear energy development
Receiving French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet and EDF's Senior VP Government and International Affairs Erkki Maillard in Hanoi, PM Chinh appreciated the role of French…
Gambia seeks Dhaka’s support in pursuing genocide case against Myanmar
Gambian FM Tangara called on Chief Adviser Yunus at the state guest house in Dhaka on March 12. The foreign minister appraised the chief adviser about the genocide case against…
In Nepal, US pulls the plug on aid projects worth $329 million
Not only have projects and programmes under USAID been affected but the reimbursement and procurement process for another $500 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation…
Outrage grows over arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil
According to US President Trump, Mr. Khalil was taken in by ICE officials because of his "pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity."