South Korea to host APEC 2025 with focus on AI, demographic shifts
APEC’s First Senior Officials' Meeting brings 2,000 participants, including US, China, Russia, and Taiwan.
China, Russia, Iran to hold joint military exercises
The three countries, which share a common desire to counter what they characterize as American hegemony, have held similar exercises in the region in recent years.
Pakistan awaits official word on possible US travel ban
The Trump administration looks set to re-introduce curbs on travellers from a number of countries — including Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In Nepal’s midwest, worry grips parents of illegal migrants to United States
The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election and stricter immigration policies that followed in its wake is being felt in remote Nepali villages. Parents who invested millions to…
Indian government closely watching ongoing trade negotiations with US: Finance Minister
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments came at a time when Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is on a visit to the US for discussions aimed at safeguarding Indian…
Japan PM Ishiba seeks continued U.S. involvement in Ukraine
The Prime Minister also called for unity among the Group of Seven nations, which includes four European countries.
Taiwan turns to companies in Ukraine for China contingency planning
“We hope to learn from Ukraine’s first-hand experiences – how private companies helped build the resilience of its government and society during wartime,” said a senior…
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on small-scale nuclear plant construction
Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries increased by approximately 40 %, reaching around US$2 billion. Both countries are ready to further boost mutual trade and are…
Japan, U.K. likely to reaffirm energy cooperation at 2+2 talks
The economic ministers intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in offshore wind power, with the aim of further strengthening economic ties between the two…
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at the Kremlin
Issues discussed include those related to bilateral investment and enhancing bilateral cooperation.