Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus urges expedited third-country resettlement of Rohingya refugees
The appeal came during a meeting with officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at his office in Dhaka.
Geopolitics
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo visits Laos
The visit of the President-elect, who will replace President Joko Widodo, aimed to cement bilateral ties between Laos and Indonesia after their formal establishment more than six…
Japan provides 55$M to support Phnom Penh grid
According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the objective of the project is to enhance the stability of the electrical supply in Phnom Penh, thereby contributing to…
India, Saudi Arabia discuss avenues to strengthen defence cooperation
Detailed deliberations were held to expand the scope of engagement and cooperation in areas such as military, training, defence industry, R&D etc, the Ministry of Defence said on…
‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei, detests Mr Lai as a "separatist" and staged war…
Can China handle Trump 2.0? Worrying if Trump’s return means little communication, says scholar
Professor Chen Dongxiao, who heads the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, argued that Trump’s team, which includes trade sceptic Robert Lighthizer, could become…
Malaysia calls for strengthening Asean chairmanship beyond one-year role
Mr Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia's Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, said it is important to get Asean members to agree to adopt Malaysia’s concept of the Asean…
Japan, Australia seek economic security for Pacific Island Nations
The move is aimed at countering China’s assertive maritime expansion.
South Korea, US brace for North Korea’s ‘grave provocations’ around US election
High-level officials hold first scenario-based discussion simulating North Korean nuclear threats.
President Putin suggests China, India, Brazil as mediators in Ukraine peace talks
The suggestion underscores Putin’s interest in involving key global players in efforts to resolve the conflict amid rising pressure.