UK hands Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius
Britain has been under pressure for decades to hand over the Indian Ocean islands but has resisted because of the Diego Garcia base, a key installation used to help US operations…
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar discusses West Asia situation with top US diplomat Blinken
The Indian minister is on his first visit to the US after Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed the government for the third time.
US President Biden says he does not support attack by Israel on Iran’s nuclear sites
Mr Biden spoke a day after Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in a move that he previously described as “ineffective.”
Chinese, Russian coast guard conduct joint patrol in Arctic Ocean
The significant operation marked the first time that Chinese Coast Guard ships have ventured into Arctic waters, China Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
Vietnam resolutely opposes Chinese force’s brutal behaviours towards Vietnamese fishermen
Statement comes after Chinese law enforcement force’s suppression, injuring, and seizure of property of Vietnamese fishermen on fishing vessel QNG 95739 TS from central Quang…
PM Modi greets PM Netanyahu on Jewish New Year amid rise in Israel-Iran tensions
He also greeted the people of Israel and the Jewish community across the world on their new year.
Philippines warns Timor-Leste about potential relocation of offshore gaming operators
Philippine Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla told Timor Leste officials about the socio-economic and security challenges the Philippines has faced due to these offshore…
China, US commerce ministers to discuss economic and trade issues soon
The conversation, which serves as a regular mechanism of dialogue between the two commerce departments, will include issues such as the export of electric vehicles from China.
Iran chief of staff threatens to hit all Israel infrastructure if Tel Aviv retaliates
The statement comes after Tehran fired around 200 missiles at its arch-enemy.
Singapore-China ties set to be re-energised: Chinese ambassador
A ‘new atmosphere’ of cooperation is expected with Lawrence Wong having taken the helm as Prime Minister.