Solomon Islands says it will not ‘choose sides’ between US, China
The United States has been the key player in the South Pacific since its WWII victory. But in recent years China has asserted itself strongly in the region.
Geopolitics
Indonesia must boldly step forward at G-20: The nuclear clock is ticking louder
The writer says that Jakarta has to be bold, should Indonesia want the Ukraine-Russia conflict to end for the betterment of global peace.
Doubts arise on Aukus nuclear-submarine deal
The multibillion-dollar deal reached in Sept last year was heralded as a key component of the new strategic partnership of Australia, the UK and the US.
Fulfil UN financial obligations on time, in full: China envoy
The envoy also said that the financial situation of the UN remains worrying, despite repeated calls by most member states.
Allies fire 4 missiles into East Sea in response to North Korea’s provocation
South Korea and the US fired a total of four ground-to-ground missiles into the East Sea, a day after North Korea's missile launches.
North Korea launch ‘unfortunate’ and ‘destabilizing’ but path to dialogue open: US diplomat
Top US diplomat for East Asia Daniel Kritenbrink said Washington remained open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions.
Did President Yoon insult the US Congress?
President Yoon Suk-yeol was caught on a hot mic uttering the Korean word “saeki” as he was leaving a conference attended by world leaders.
Cambodia stands firm on 5 point consensus: No invite for Myanmar to Asean Summit
The government will instead invite a non-political representative from Myanmar to attend.
Aomori, Hokkaido governors denounce latest missile launch by North Korea
Tensions were running high on Oct 4 morning when a ballistic missile fired by North Korea flew over Japan, triggering a warning on the J-Alert system.
Japan retaliates by designating Russian consul persona non grata
The move was made in retaliation for Russia doing the same to a Japanese consul at the Japanese Consulate-General in Vladivostok late last month.