China opens tit-for-tat anti-dumping probe into European pork
The step that appears mainly targeted at Spain, the Netherlands, France and Denmark, is seen as a response to curbs on its electric vehicle exports.
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PM Modi reaffirms commitment to Indo-US global strategic partnership
US National Security Advisor Sullivan briefed the PM on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly under the initiative on Critical and Emerging…
US lawmakers to meet Dalai Lama on India trip next week
US lawmakers have regularly visited Dharamsala and touted the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Dalai Lama's work to draw global support for linguistic and cultural autonomy in his…
China urges BRICS to become ‘new type’ of multilateral mechanism
This was the first BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held since the grouping's historic membership expansion in August, which brought in Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia…
China denounces EU tariff decision on Chinese EVs
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that Chinese-made battery electric vehicles will soon be subjected to punitive countervailing tariffs following its anti-subsidy…
US to remain Bangladesh’s steadfast partner in resolving Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh is now hosting over 1.3 million Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Premier Li Qiang’s 3-nation trip set to boost ties
Trips are seen as a significant diplomatic move that analysts said highlights China's efforts to further strengthen its relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region amid…
President Marcos skipping Ukraine Peace Summit, presidential adviser on peace to attend
This came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally visited the Philippines to invite Marcos to attend the Swiss-organised summit, which will be held in Switzerland…
Philippines, New Zealand to begin talks on enhancing defence pacts
In April 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on enhancing their nations’ defence cooperation, particularly the Status of…
President Putin ‘highly appreciates’ S. Korea’s position not to directly supply weapons to Ukraine
Relations between the two countries have chilled since Seoul joined a U.S.-led move to impose sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Russia has since labeled South…