What is next for the Gulf?
It appears that the US-Iran situation cannot revert to the pre-war status quo ante. But can an inclusive regional order emerge in its place?
Indian PM Modi inks uranium and defence deals in Australia amid regional anxieties
After signing the uranium deal during a meeting in Melbourne, visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Australia presented “historic opportunities” to aid his…
US leaves South China Sea code talks to ASEAN, China
ASEAN member states need to find consensus before having negotiations on the South China Sea with China, according to United States Ambassador to ASEAN, Kevin Kim.
Vietnam, France push forward Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung at a meeting with Martin Briens, Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Hanoi on Wednesday highlighted the…
Malaysia immediately halts new procurement of defence equipment from Norway, says minister
In May, the Norwegian government revoked Malaysia's export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and its associated launcher system, saying exports of the technology would be…
South Korea President Lee envisions Korea-NATO 2.0: From arms sales, to building together
A new procurement pact will allow Korean firms to move beyond bilateral deals into NATO’s collective defence market.
US launches new strikes on Iran after 3 ships hit in Strait of Hormuz
The renewed attacks were sure to add to the difficulty of the negotiations aimed at fully reopening the strait, rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program and reaching a…
Vietnam top leader receives newly accredited ambassadors from Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, US, Myanmar
The leader asked the ambassador to convey his invitation to Portuguese President Antonio Jose Seguro to pay an official visit to Vietnam at an appropriate time.
China, Russia begin ‘Joint Sea 2026’ naval exercise off coast of Qingdao
According to the announcement, Russia has dispatched missile cruisers, frigates, submarines and other vessels, while China is participating with crafts such as missile destroyers,…
German-printed passports set for Nepal rollout
Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal cancelled his US visit after the passport row surfaced.