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China’s 15th five-year plan to see enhanced innovation, deepened international cooperation

China sets its sights on export boost, with foreign trade reaching $6.16 trillion in 2024, allowing it to maintain its position as the world's largest trading nation for the…

  • Published: July 21, 20259:09 am
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President Marcos’ goal: A trade deal unique to US-Philippines ties as he arrives in US for tariff talk

In his predeparture speech at Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Metro Manila, Mr. Marcos said his meeting with US President Donald Trump was “essential to continuing to advance our…

  • Published: July 21, 20259:05 am
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Nepal, India home secretaries meeting in Delhi after 9 years

The two-day meeting will dwell on agendas ranging from an extradition treaty to mutual legal assistance to information and intelligence sharing.

  • Published: July 21, 20259:00 am
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Cambodia rejects Thai landmine accusations, condemns border patrol breach

Cambodia's defence ministry described the claims as “baseless and misleading," stating the explosion occurred inside Cambodian territory which is contaminated with old war-era…

  • Published: July 21, 20258:15 am
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India pushes back against NATO’s warning over Russia trade sanctions

In response to NATO chief Rutte’s warning that India, China, and Brazil could face “100 percent secondary sanctions” for buying Russian oil, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

  • Published: July 18, 20259:00 am
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Lack of transparency in sentencing of Japanese ‘spy’ may set back Japan-China ties

The man, an employee of drugmaker Astellas Pharma Inc., had been detained by Chinese authorities since March 2023.

  • Published: July 18, 20258:55 am
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South Korean President Lee won’t meet Chinese counterpart Xi before US President Trump: FM nominee

Foreign Minister nominee Cho Hyun signals hard line on China’s West Sea structures, while strengthening strategic communication with Beijing.

  • Published: July 18, 20258:35 am
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Beijing supports Tehran in maintaining dialogue

During a meeting in Tianjin, the two nations' foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries' pledge of continued mutual support.

  • Published: July 18, 20258:30 am
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India, UK likely to sign FTA next week, to eliminate taxes on 99% of Indian exports

The FTA will eliminate taxes on India's labour-intensive goods such as leather, footwear, and clothing. In return, India will reduce tariffs on high-value British imports like…

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Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan sign trilateral agreement on railway project in Kabul moot

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed the UAP Railway Corridor as a major milestone in advancing regional connectivity and economic integration that would…

  • Published: July 18, 20258:10 am
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