Yoon to meet with US Vice President Harris in Seoul on Sept. 29
They plan to discuss ways to strengthen South Korea-US relations, North Korea, economic security, and key regional and international issues, Yoon’s office said.
Moscow shows to foreign media military exercises in Russian Far East
The exercise was designed to simulate a land battle after the enemy’s landing, with tanks and self-propelled artillery attacking targets.
Far East exercises show drain on Russian forces
The Vostok 2022 exercises were aimed at highlighting the “reserve strength” of the Russian military, since losing about 200 of the T-80 series tanks in Ukraine.
Biden to host first US-Pacific island summit as China’s clout grows
The US has been stepping up efforts to engage with the Pacific island nations, apparently due to alarm over Beijing's recent moves to bolster its influence.
US says working on in-person Biden-Xi talks despite Taiwan tension
Both Biden and Xi are reportedly expected to attend a G-20 summit in November, making it one possible venue for them to hold a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines.
G-20 ministers at odds at Bali climate action meeting
Indonesia;s Environment and Forestry Minister said the meeting chair would be issuing a summary of discussions instead of a joint communiqué as a result of the differing views.
Japan govt calls Russian military drills ‘totally unacceptable’
Japan has asked Russia to exclude the northern islands from the area where the exercises will be held.
Africans view Chinese-style aid, influence positively while Japan’s efforts leave little impression
While wary of debt traps, Africans positively view China because of factors such as Beijing’s support for their independence struggles.
Blocs heat up arms race in Asia-Pacific
A number of leaders, scholars and observers warned that the US-led security blocs are risking the Asia-Pacific region's hard-won peace and rapid economic growth.
Britain to hire health workers from Nepal
Millions of Nepali workers sent home US$8.33 billion in the year ending mid-July, an increase of 2.2 per cent from the previous year.