Island nations fight for survival, seek liability claims against big polluters
Island nations are looking at creative ways, such as liability claims and carbon markets, at United Nations climate talks to generate the cash needed
UAE to invest massive $32.7b in Indonesia
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the United Arab Emirates
Australia announces $126m support for Asean, seeks upgrade in ties
The sum will support cooperation with Asean on security, climate and health efforts, as Canberra pushes for ties with the region.
Wang Yi to visit Qatar, meet with Taliban delegation
The meeting in Doha between China and the Afghan Taliban is a continuation of their Tianjin meeting in July.
PM Modi to visit Italy, UK for G-20 Summit & COP-26 from Oct 29
India is scheduled to host the G-20 Summit in 2023 for the first tim.
China’s 50 years in UN: Epitomising advocacy of multilateralism towards sustainable peace
During the past 50 years, China has kept its solemn commitment to the UN Charter, and made important contributions to the development of the UN.
‘New Quad’ in making: India, Israel, US, UAE ministers hold joint meet
The foreign ministers discussed joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security and economics and trade.
Asean defence meeting retreat to discuss regional stance over Aukus, says M’sian Defence Minister
The upcoming Asean Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) retreat will be held next month
Biden says he and China’s Xi will stick to ‘Taiwan Agreement’
The US President made the remarks ahead of discussions at a crucial meeting in Zurich.
Biden, China’s Xi expected to meet virtually by year’s end
The agreement was disclosed after White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi met for six hours in Zurich.