Philippines lifts 6-year ban on Korean meat products
President Park also delivered a hopeful message, saying, “I believe that a proactive and creative spirit is the way to revive the spirit of liberation on the 71st anniversary.”
Geopolitics
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir urges ASEAN to create united front against U.S.
The better future for ASEAN is when there is no dominant country, not China, U.S., nor anyone, Mr. Mahathir added.
‘ASEAN paradox’ haunts Southeast Asia’s integration
ASEAN has operated on the assumption that economic integration can serve as a foundation for regional peace and stability. Its notion of comprehensive security, for instance,…
America’s last throw of dice
The Western world looks jolted by Iran’s furious response to Israel’s initial blitzkrieg on Thursday night despite significant Iranian losses in military personnel. Much is at…
Singapore-Indonesia green deals must deliver real gains for lasting success: Analysts
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hailed new initiatives focused on sustainable industrial zones, cross-border electricity trade,…
India adding to nuclear stockpile, while Pakistan continues development of new delivery systems: report
SIPRI warned that the nine nuclear powers—US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel — are not only upgrading existing stockpiles, but also…
US assessment finds Iran years away from nuclear weapon, refutes Israeli claims
Israeli officials have claimed the strikes are part of a broader operation codenamed ‘Rising Lion’ to deter Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, which the latter has consistently…
South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba stress closer ties in first summit
President Lee called for a "future-oriented partnership" in the face of international trade uncertainties and geopolitical unrest, as he described the relationship between the two…
Collaboration between China, Central Asian nations expected to expand
China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have been deepening economic and trade collaboration, forging dynamic and beneficial partnerships in fields…
Indian students evacuated to Armenia from Iran, will fly to Delhi tomorrow
India, in a fresh advisory, has urged Indian nationals living in Tehran to evacuate and contact the Embassy.