Chinese, Russian coast guard conduct joint patrol in Arctic Ocean
The significant operation marked the first time that Chinese Coast Guard ships have ventured into Arctic waters, China Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
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India, France hold strategic dialogue on key defence issues
The dialogue was aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing space collaboration, while also sharing insights on the evolving international geopolitical…
Cambodia backs Palestinian state, Myanmar consensus at UN General Assembly
Speaking at the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Sept 28, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea reaffirmed…
Vietnam President’s visits expected to strengthen ties with several countries
President To Lam will pay state visits to Mongolia and Ireland, attend the 19th Francophonie Summit and make an official visit to France, at the invitation of Mongolian President…
Indonesia walks out of UN general debate in protest of Israeli speech
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Rolliansyah Soemirat told The Jakarta Post on Sunday that Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi had instructed the Indonesian diplomats to do so on her…
UN cannot allow violations of international law to become normalised, says Singapore Foreign Minister
Presenting Singapore’s national statement, Dr Balakrishnan highlighted Article 2 of the UN Charter, which states that all members shall refrain from the threat or the use of…
US, Laos celebrate achievements in fight against human trafficking
Speaking at the ceremony, USAID’s Assistant Administrator for Asia, Mr Schiffer highlighted the expanding partnership between the United States and Laos under the US-Lao PDR…
Pope Francis praises Cambodia’s anti-mine efforts, confirms summit participation
Cambodia is preparing to host the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World in November, and will preside over the Fifth Review Conference of the APMBC in the fourth week of…
Democratic Party of Korea forms US election task force
The outcome of the task force’s work over the next few weeks will be published in a report before the election. The task force is slated to hold its first meeting on Oct. 4.
President Biden offers full US support to Yunus-led government
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York last night, signalling a new beginning of the relationship that was strained over the last couple of…