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S. Korea issues navigational warning in East Sea over planned firing drills

The Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency said it informed Japan of the updated navigational warning.

China and Russia were pointedly left out, something they say is stoking an ideological "rift".

The two sides were also engaged in discussions on modernisation of Pakistani railway network.

Việt Nam was the third biggest foreign investor in Laos, with 209 projects worth $5.18 billion.

President Xi underlined the importance of upholding the international system with the United Nations at the core.

Putin, considered a key player and partner for India, said – Russia regards India “as a great power and a friendly nation”.

The agreements were signed at the 20th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation.

He also underscored the importance of helping each other succeed, instead of undercutting each other.

The impact of the pandemic has undermined the overall region’s prosperity, weakening China’s comprehensive power.

Cambodia and Laos have now marked approximately 86 per cent of their common land boundary with a total of 121 border posts.