Davos 2023: Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine
Britain had announced at the weekend that it would provide modern Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, making it the first Western country to supply the heavy armour.
South Korean president Yoon heads to Davos after business-focused summit in UAE
He is also expected to use the occasion to promote Busan’s bid to host the World Expo in 2030.
South Korean, Emirati leaders agree to broaden ties with $30 billion investment
13 agreements that have been signed cover cooperation in space, hydrogen, and small-to-medium enterprises.
South Korea’s Yoon calls UAE ‘brother country’ during visit to Korean troops
The president also said that the two countries have several areas of military cooperation and share many military intelligence technologies.
Australia and Papua New Guinea aim to ink defence treaty by June
Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the economic and security interests of the Pacific neighbours were "indivisible", hours after being the first foreign leader to address Papua…
Kishida, Macron affirm cooperation for G7 summit
The leaders also reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and agreed to work together in reforming the UN Security Council.
At least another year before Europe reaps significant benefits from returning Chinese tourists
Although the return of Chinese tourists is seen as an economic boon, there is a growing realisation that opening China’s borders will not significantly benefit European…
Ukraine – the lull before a new storm
Expect a sharp escalation in fighting in the next few months as both Russia and the West switch strategies.
Chinese, Czech presidents hold virtual meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping also said that China attaches importance to the development of bilateral relations, regards the Czech Republic as an important strategic partner.
Washington to carry on working with Dhaka: Biden
Biden said his country acknowledges their enduring partnership with Dhaka and termed Bangladesh's economic growth as a "remarkable story"