EU wishes to upgrade relations with Vietnam on back of strong trade ties: Senior foreign policy official
Vietnam and the EU will celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
Malaysian PM Anwar condemns Israeli hit job on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
“This was a murder of the most heinous kind, plainly designed to derail ongoing talks aimed at ending the carnage in Gaza that has claimed over 40,000 lives," the Prime Minister…
Prabowo seeks stronger ties with Russian President Putin
The visit, considered by the Defence Ministry an “important step” toward a stronger Jakarta-Moscow relationship, saw the first meeting between Prabowo and Russian President…
Reflecting on 45 years of US-China ties
The more than 200 people who gathered in San Francisco to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China-US diplomatic relations heard insights from China's…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran
The assassination occurs just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States.
US to provide $500-million military aid to the Philippines
The assistance, according to Secretary Blinken, is “a once-in-a-generation investment to help modernise” the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard.
President Xi meets Italian PM Meloni, urges commitment to mutual opening-up, cooperation
During their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, President Xi told PM Meloni that China's readiness to develop bilateral ties, as well as the importance it…
Quad foreign ministers issue joint statement opposing unilateral attempts to change status quo
The partnership is made up of Japan, the United States, Australia and India. The foreign ministerial meeting was attended by Japan’s Yoko Kamikawa, the United States’ Antony…
Brazil apologises for World War II-era persecution of Japanese immigrants
Brazil is home to the world’s largest community of people with Japanese heritage.
Chinese Premier Li, Italian PM Meloni pledge to strengthen cooperation
PM Meloni's five-day visit comes months after Italy pulled out of the Belt and Road Initiative at the end of last year. It was the only Group of Seven member to sign a BRI…