China committed to actively promoting development, governance of AI
Fifty-eight countries including China and two international organizations — the 27-member European Union and the 55-member African Union — signed the Statement on Inclusive…
Amid global trade upheaval, Jakarta sticks to China+1 strategy
The government continues to pitch Indonesia as an alternative manufacturing location while China is under pressure from US sanctions, but experts doubt that strategy still works.
North Korea chides Trump over Gaza, Greenland, ‘Gulf of America’ and Panama
North Korea has been issuing statements with greater frequency, denouncing the US as an imperialist force seeking global dominance through power while reinforcing the perception…
No majority stake in U.S. Steel for Nippon Steel, says US President Trump
Nippon Steel planned to acquire all shares of U.S. Steel and make it a wholly owned subsidy. But the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden banned the acquisition plan.
16 Pakistanis confirmed dead in Libya boat tragedy: Foreign Office
The incident comes on the heels of a similar tragedy last month in which a boat carrying 80 passengers capsized near Morocco.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus raises concerns over US decision to freeze aid to key projects
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said whatever happens with USAID, Bangladesh needs US support during this crucial period of rebuilding.
Gaza tops talks between Malaysia and Turkey during President Erdogan’s visit to Kuala Lumpur
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, leaders of Muslim-majority countries, expressed their individual commitments to the rebuilding of…
Japan PM Ishiba lauds US President Trump, hopes to reap benefits for Japan
The Prime Minister put aside his own beliefs in policy debate and sought to curry Trump’s favor for the good of Japan, which seems to have paid off.
Legal details need to be hashed out on U.S. Steel, says Japan PM Ishiba
Speaking in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Prime Minister revealed that he explained to President Trump the benefits of U.S. Steel remaining an American company and…
Indonesia maintains distance from BRICS de-dollarisation concept amid US President Trump’s threats
The Southeast Asian country said late last week that it had no interest in replacing the greenback.