Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve
Diplomatic ties between Australia and China had deteriorated in recent years when Canberra called for an inquiry into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Historic number of Filipino Americans won in last November polls
Representative Bobby Scott remained the highest-ranking Filipino American elected official after winning the US House election in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District.
Australia signs security pact with Vanuatu amid Pacific rivalry with China
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that it was proof that Australia remained the “security partner of choice” for the Pacific country.
PM Lee, German Chancellor Scholz discuss strategic partnership to tackle global challenges
Both PM Lee and Mr Scholz are scheduled to attend the Asean-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium, today.
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.