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…
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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.
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.
Beijing supports Tehran in maintaining dialogue
During a meeting in Tianjin, the two nations' foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries' pledge of continued mutual support.
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…
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…
China shares support for Cambodia’s scam crackdown, pledges further cooperation
The support was conveyed through Chinese ambassador Wang Wenbin during a meeting with senior minister Chhay Sinarith, who leads the secretariat of the Ad Hoc Commission to…
Three soldiers injured after stepping on landmine during patrol at Thai-Cambodian border
The incident occurred at coordinates WA 220 861 in an area known for unexploded ordnance left over from past conflicts.
China rejects Japan’s defence white paper claims
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Japan is "exaggerating" the "China threat" and only wants to interfere in China's internal affairs.
Nepali women aspire—and train—to join British Army. Kathmandu still says no
Without Nepal’s decision, the British can’t take in female Gurkhas to serve them. Many doubt family’s permission for these young women to serve in a foreign army will come…