Japan, Finland confirm unity in dealing with Russia
In response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, however, Finland is expected to decide shortly whether to seek NATO membership.
French support for Ukraine questioned with Macron’s proposal for new ‘political community’
Mr Macron deserves credit for starting the debate about Ukraine's future European arrangements, but he will earn few praises for what he proposes.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in US, starting seven-day visit
During the trip, PM Chinh will participate in activities within the framework of the Special ASEAN-US Summit, have bilateral meetings with leaders, and hold working sessions with…
US committed to helping Vietnam realise its COP26 goals: Ambassador
The ambassador also said the US is working closely with Vietnam as they develop the vision of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Cambodia’s National Assembly refutes EU resolution condemning human rights
In a statement released on May 9, the Assembly said the resolution that was passed was “misleading, biased, politicised, one-sided, and totally disrespectful of a sovereign…
Xi offers a plan for global security but will there be takers?
Scholars say the GSI is Beijing's effort to challenge the Washington-led security order.
Will Russia head for Japan? Former PM Aso says no guarantee it won’t
He stressed the need to strengthen the nation’s defense capabilities.
Policy paralysis in Germany over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin on Monday (May 9) used the yearly military parade in Moscow's Red Square to repeat his claim that the invasion of Ukraine is designed to defeat another "fascist"…
Joe Biden meets with G7 leaders, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to discuss war
Meeting via video conference, the leaders were set to discuss various issues, including discussing the “sanctions to impose severe costs for Putin's war”.
France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities
Both countries unequivocally condemned that civilians have been killed in the conflict. However, only France spoke against the "Russian forces' illegal and unjustified aggression…