Ukrainian military releases image of North Korean troops allegedly killed in Kursk: report
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia could extend its deployment of North Koreans to other parts of the front line.
UK officially joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The alliance comprises fellow G7 members Canada and Japan, plus long-standing allies Australia and New Zealand, alongside Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore and…
Trading misery on the Pakistan-Iran border
During the Iranian president’s visit to Pakistan in April, it was resolved to raise Pak-Iran trade to an ambitious $10 billion.
US, China renew long-standing science and technology agreement
The revised US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, announced on Friday, is set to last five years and aims to balance national security concerns with the need for…
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners have returned home
The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring flew home on December 15, 2024 after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, ending a saga that had frayed relations…
Philippine, US air forces hold drill off Pacific coast
The training was meant to provide pilots and maintenance teams “an opportunity to increase shared capabilities and enhance interoperability,” says the US Pacific Air Forces…
Vietnam, Japan hold 8th strategic partnership dialogue
The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination and mutual support at international and regional forums, such as the UN, ASEAN, and APEC, as well as on international issues of…
Thai PM Paetongtarn leaves for official visit to Malaysia
The official visit is aimed at having the two neighbouring nations pursue close cooperation in all levels.
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen reiterates opposition to all international sanctions
Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish speaker of parliament Numan Kurtulmus on December 12 in Ankara, Turkiye, Mr. Hun Sen explained that sanctions not only impact the…
Not just tariffs: Trump 2.0 could bring some trade deals for Southeast Asia too
With some luck, there might even be a digital free trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN.