Russia says it will respond if US places missiles in Japan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Japan of escalating the situation around Taiwan to justify the expansion of military ties with Washington.
A ‘paltry sum’ for climate crisis: Philippine Daily Inquirer
After two weeks of intense, exhaustive, and often contentious negotiations, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, that brought together nearly…
Laos, US partner to expand access to justice for women and children
Globally, almost one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their life, and many suffer in silence. This occurs similarly in Laos.
Russia says could follow suit if US deploys missiles in Asia
The diplomat also said that US bases in Europe, including those where tactical nuclear weapons are deployed, are not excluded as potential targets for Russia in the event of a…
Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning
The former and next president said on his Truth Social account that he would hammer the United States' largest trading partners in response to the illegal drug trade and…
India in touch with Israel, Iran to advocate restraint: Indian External Affairs Minister
Expressing concern over the widening of conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India has been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran at…
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned
Developing nations had called for USD 1.3 trillion annually for climate mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage by 2035. But the deal that emerged late on November 22 was a…
China, Brazil ties at ‘best period in history,’ says Chinese President Xi
The two nations agree to align Belt and Road Initiative with Brazil's development strategies.
India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties
Canada is home to the largest Sikh community outside of India and includes activists for "Khalistan," a fringe separatist movement seeking an independent state for the minority…
Indonesia President Prabowo arrives in UK on King Charles’s invitation
According to an official statement, the President’s UK stop was made on an invitation from the British king. President Prabowo received a red carpet welcome at the airport.