South Korea’s foreign minister arrives in Mongolia on trip to deepen bilateral ties
The trip comes as Mongolia has recently gained keen attention for its rich resources amid international efforts to secure global supply chains.
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Taiwan proposes 14% jump in defence spending, to deploy drone systems after rock-throwing video
The planned defence spending, which is a record high and must be approved by parliament, marks the island’s sixth consecutive year of growth in defence spending since 2017.
US senator arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing
Spokesman for China’s Embassy in Washington Liu Pengyu vowed that Beijing would take unspecified “resolute countermeasures” in response to what he called the US…
Saudi king directs govt to invest $1 billion in Pakistan: Report
Earlier this week, State Bank of Pakistan Acting Governor Murtaza Syed had announced $4 billion in financing for Pakistan from friendly countries.
Pandas highlight 50 years of US-China ties
Over the past 50 years, giant pandas have bonded US and Chinese scientists and animal care experts together to work on a shared goal: saving the species from extinction.
Taiwan leader pins hopes on Japan’s security cooperation
Furuya’s travel to Taiwan is expected to come in for strong criticism from China, which has been frustrated by a series of recent visits to Taiwan by foreign dignitaries.
China strongly deplores Japanese lawmaker’s Taiwan visit
Keiji Furuya, a Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker of Japan is in Taiwan for a visit and will meet the island's leader Tsai Ing-wen.
South Korea, China at crossroads as they mark 30th year of relations
South Korea now stands at a critical juncture to decide the fate of bilateral relations going forward amid intensifying Sino-US rivalry and China’s rapid economic growth.
South Korea, US ‘entirely’ align on incremental approach toward denuclearisation
But North Korea’s recent statements suggest there is little chance of the country accepting the initiative.
North Korea human rights initiatives return under Yoon
However, the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party are clashing over the push for the revival of these initiatives.