Xi, Putin congratulate Macron on re-election
Macron is the first French president in two decades to win a second term, and is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation.
Ukraine war: Why India makes an ideal peacemaker
The writer says Delhi should seize the opportunity to bring an end to the conflict, a move which will burnish its credentials for a permanent place in the UN Security Council.
Japan rethinks Ukraine aid plan after India blocks request for SDF aircraft to pass
Government insiders believe India’s ties with Russia are behind the refusal.
France’s Macron pledges change after beating Le Pen to win second term
Two years of disruption from the Covid-19 and surging energy prices catapulted economic issues to the fore of the campaign.
China-Solomons security agreement sends shockwaves across region
Although details about the agreement have not been revealed, it will likely enable China to deploy military and police personnel to the South Pacific Ocean country.
Vietnam responds to reports of planned military drills with Russia
A foreign ministry spokesperson said the military cooperation activities were meant to foster friendship and trust.
Ukraine war and the reliance on Russian energy
The writer says the dependence on Russian fossil fuels has somewhat deterred the onslaught of sanctions against them, but the consequences don't end there.
Vietnam PM urges Italy to recognise Covid-19 vaccine passport, approve EU-VN investment pact
The two leaders agreed to strengthen exchanges at all levels and continue to promote the effectiveness in implementing their 2021-23 Strategic Partnership Programme.
Asia-Pacific a region for cooperation, not games: China foreign ministry spokesman
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin made the remarks after the US announced it would host a US-ASEAN Special Summit on May 12 and 13 in Washington.
Saifuddin to call foreign ministers who can convince Israel to stop its aggression on Palestinians
The Malaysian Foreign Minister also said no one wants this situation to escalate, adding that Malaysia believed there were others in a better position to stop the Israeli…