China, Russia, Iran call for more dialogue
China and Russia welcomed Iran's reiteration that its nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful purposes and not for the development of nuclear weapons, and that Iran's right to…
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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.
Singapore to collaborate with US businesses amid rising protectionism, says DPM Gan
Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong told the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) on March 13 that the two countries must work…
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…
U.S. criticises Japan over rice tariff
Japan imposes a tariff of ¥341 (US$2.3) per kilogram of imported rice that exceeds a duty-free quota, a measure designed to protest domestic farmers. The country refused to lower…
Japan contributes US$3 million to climate change fund for Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and PIF Secretary General Baron Devavesi Waqa also agreed to create a framework for working-level dialogues for closer communication between the…
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."