Russian President Putin defends energy ties with India, says ready to discuss issue with US counterpart Trump
President Putin stressed that Russia had already developed solid and efficient energy ties with India before the war in Ukraine.
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Chinese President Xi, French counterpart Macron vow to deepen relations
President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his fourth state visit to China since taking office in 2017, bringing with him a delegation of over 80 members —…
UK, Taiwan, Vietnam eye Indonesia’s upcoming oil and gas bids
The push follows the launch of an expansive exploration program on Nov. 25, which offers 75 potential oil and gas blocks for the 2025-2027 period.
South Korea’s nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia
Seoul has long sought to join the elite group of nations operating nuclear submarines to counter North Korea. US President Donald Trump's approval removed a key barrier by…
Cambodian-Thai groups plant 44 of 277 temporary border posts between markers 42 and 43
On November 27, both sides used the aerial photographic data to create a photomap.
Singapore, Malaysia deepen collaboration; continue talks on water, airspace in ‘constructive spirit’
The two countries have inked an additional deal on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and will strengthen cooperation in their fight against the trafficking…
UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students
At least nine higher education institutions have placed the two countries in a “high-risk” category for student visas and have tightened their enrolment policies to protect…
Seoul’s search for stability: political turmoil underscores need for a consistent North Korea policy
Observers say domestic instability in the South has increasingly become entangled with North Korea–related decision-making, often in ways that undermine both deterrence and…
Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea boost defence ties in first trilateral
They pledged to broaden cooperation on shared security priorities and maintain regular dialogue to advance their “collective vision” for the Indo-Pacific.
Why French President Macron’s China visit and Russian President Putin’s India trip will show Europe no longer sets the agenda
Both leaders seek to bolster trade positions amid global shifts, but are unlikely to secure more than lukewarm reassurances from their Asian counterparts.