US House to vote to provide $4 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment
Washington has aggressively urged US allies to purge Huawei and other Chinese gear from their wireless networks.
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Syria’s Assad in Moscow after fleeing country, will be given asylum: Russian state media
Russia's Foreign Ministry said earlier that Mr. Assad had left Syria and given orders for a peaceful transfer of power, after rebel fighters raced into Damascus unopposed on Dec…
PM Chinh meets with new ambassadors, heads of Vietnamese representative offices abroad
Twenty-six ambassadors and heads of Vietnam’s representative offices abroad have recently been appointed to represent the country in 48 countries and one international…
China-proposed group to boost AI cooperation
The new international group was launched at the United Nations on Tuesday, during a meeting co-chaired by China and Zambia, to promote global cooperation in building artificial…
Israel ‘must stop’: Amnesty finds ‘clear intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza’ in 9-month probe
Amnesty International conducted the research for the report between Oct 2023 and July 2024. In doing so, it investigated the situation on the ground during the nine-month period.
Russian President Putin praises PM Modi’s initiatives for India’s economic development
President Putin has praised PM Modi’s “India-First” policy and the “Make in India” initiative, emphasising how these policies have contributed to India’s development.
US to donate small boats to Vietnam to boost maritime law enforcement
The assistance package includes support for relevant agencies, the donation of small boats and the development of training facilities.
China slaps sanctions on 13 US military firms over Taiwan arms sale
The move comes after the US arranged for Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to transit through its territory.
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu to wrap up South Asia trip with Nepal visit
Discussions will deepen ties with the new government, support its efforts to combat corruption, and explore how the United States can support Sri Lanka’s governance and economic…
Singapore and Australia to deepen military ties, cooperation on green initiatives
A stronger defence partnership is a key plank of a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement the two countries want to seal in 2025 when they celebrate 60 years of…