China-Saudi Arabia ties: A shift in global order?
China-Saudi agreements herald a new era with potentially far-reaching implications.
Biden tries to reboot US brand in Africa amid China, Russia inroads
It took eight years, the equivalent of two presidential terms, but on December 13, Joe Biden will host a second US-Africa summit.
Xi: China backs reconstruction in Iraq, hails ties with Kuwait
China stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Kuwait in regional and international affairs, said President Xi Jinping.
Australians angered by release of Bali bomb maker
The bomb maker, Umar Patek, was a member of an Al Qaeda-linked group that detonated two bombs in Bali in October 2002, killing 202 people, including 88 Australians.
US military Bill features up to $13.6b to boost Taiwan
The US$858 billion military policy Bill is expected to pass Congress and be signed into law this month.
Xi’s Saudi visit to shore up unity
The China-Arab States Summit is the first opportunity for face-to-face communication between leaders since the outbreak of the pandemic.
China’s Jinping arrives in Saudi on ‘epoch-making’ visit to strengthen ties
Growing Chinese influence in the Middle East has unnerved the US, for which the Asian giant is an economic rival.
Russia to provide petrol, diesel to Pakistan at discounted rates: minister
The move comes as Pakistan struggles to meet domestic gas supply needs as winter approaches while battling to contain a current account deficit.
Thailand can expect THB300 billion in Saudi investment next year
It was reported that the Saudi delegation showed interest in digital innovations, medical tourism, electric vehicles, among others.
Rice export boom seen in Cambodia following EU court victory
A marked uptick in Indica rice exports to European markets is expected after Cambodia won a challenge against the European Commission’s (EC) 2019 decision to remove tariff…