Japan, Italy, U.K. launch body to manage next-generation jet project
The three countries aim to deploy the next-generation fighters from 2035. The new body, which includes officials from each country, will sign contracts with private-sector joint…
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President Xi meets United Russia party chairman Medvedev
President Xi said China is willing to work with Russia to strengthen the synergy of development strategies, tap the intrinsic momentum of bilateral cooperation, and continuously…
Developed nations must uphold historical climate responsibilities, Singapore tells world court
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) is undertaking a landmark hearing to decide on countries’ legal obligations to address climate change, and the consequences for…
At International Court of Justice, Nepal demands climate justice
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba tells the court in The Hague that Nepal has suffered disproportionately ‘for the crimes we never committed.’
Japan PM Ishiba, U.S. Defence Secretary Austin agree to work more closely on security
The two confirmed their countries will continue working to upgrade the command capabilities of the Self-Defence Forces and U.S. military and to promote cooperation on defense…
Respect for, implementation of UNCLOS in line with Vietnam’s long-standing principles, policies
The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), hailed as a 'Constitution for the Oceans,' has established a comprehensive international legal framework…
China imposes visa curbs on US personnel for meddling in Hong Kong affairs
"We urge the United States to genuinely respect China's sovereignty, respect the rule of law in Hong Kong, and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs in any manner," said Chinese…
Bangladesh elected VP of UN Human Rights Council
This is the first time Bangladesh is going to serve as VP since the Human Rights Council was established in 2006.
China’s plans for large new London embassy rejected by local officials
China hoped to build a roughly 700,000-square-foot embassy, which would be China's biggest mission in Europe and almost twice the size of its one in Washington.
Vietnamese Party official pays working visit to US
Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung paid a working visit to the US from December 2-5.