London seeks to elevate ties with Beijing
Analysts said the visit demonstrates the UK's new Labour government's necessary and pragmatic approach to resetting bilateral ties frayed in recent years.
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Brazilian president cancels trip to BRICS summit after head injury
President Lula da Silva, 78, will be participating in the summit via video conference from Brasilia, where he will carry out his usual work schedule next week,
Ex-Vice Defence Minister to head body for Japan-UK-Italy fighter jet development project
The project is scheduled to be launched in Britain by the end of the year and will be managed by representatives of the three countries.
China, Pacific island nations eye prosperity
This year marks the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's first meeting with leaders of Pacific island countries that had established diplomatic relations with China.
Philippines, US conduct amphibious assault exercise near West PH Sea
Other countries participating in this iteration include Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the UK, while the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Kor…
Trudeau admits Canada had no hard proof of India’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing
Testifying before the country’s foreign interference inquiry, PM Trudeau admitted that New Delhi had demanded the sharing of proof — something that India has been insisting on…
Trump called South Korea a ‘money machine.’ This is how Korean media translated it
The numerous translations underscored Trump’s insinuation that South Korea is a convenient source of funds.
Lao, Russian foreign ministers discuss bilateral cooperation
The two foreign ministers discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation in the past, emphasising that political and security cooperation is getting stronger due to this…
UN chief hails ASEAN as bridge for peace
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres commended ASEAN for its ongoing constructive role in defusing tensions occurring in various parts of the world by…
US calls out China “increasingly dangerous” behaviour during ASEAN summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US also hoped to help address regional challenges, including the deepening crisis in Myanmar, North Korea’s “destabilising…