India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties
Canada is home to the largest Sikh community outside of India and includes activists for "Khalistan," a fringe separatist movement seeking an independent state for the minority…
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Indonesia President Prabowo arrives in UK on King Charles’s invitation
According to an official statement, the President’s UK stop was made on an invitation from the British king. President Prabowo received a red carpet welcome at the airport.
China goes on diplomatic offensive ahead of Trump 2.0
In what appears to be a message aimed at Mr. Trump, Mr Xi outlined “four red lines” for the US-China relationship in his Nov 17 meeting with Mr Biden – “the Taiwan…
North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia, South Korean intelligence service confirms
It is estimated there are now 10,900 to 12,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia, although more could be sent along with a growing supply of weapons.
Japan PM Ishiba eager to build relations with Trump, pledges to hasten revision of Political Funds Control Law
As to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, PM Ishiba said, “We were in the right ballpark.”
G20 Summit: Vietnam promotes relations with countries, international organisations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held separate meetings with leaders from Spain, Paraguay, Canada, Singapore, the UAE, the Vatican, and the WHO on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in…
Shared US-Indonesia interests key during political transitions: US ambassador
Though she noted that she was representing the administration of President Joe Biden, not Trump, Ambassador Kamala S. Lakhdhir said the US and Indonesia had long-standing shared…
President Yoon focuses on expanding global solidarity against NK-Russia military ties at APEC, G20 summits
The President used the diplomatic stages to issue a stern warning against North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine, considered a critical…
Chinese President Xi urges G20 to advance global governance
The Chinese president said development should be placed at the center of the international economic and trade agenda, and trade and investment liberalisation and facilitation…
Japan, UK agree to establish economic 2+2 meetings; next-gen fighter development also discussed
It would become the second such economic two-plus-two meeting involving Japan, after one with the US.