OIC legislators rally for Palestine at Jakarta talks
Beyond Palestine and the war in Gaza, Mardani emphasised the significance of good governance and strong institutions as key to enhancing resilience in the face of global…
Geopolitics
China, Latin American and Caribbean states launch new cooperation drive
As the century-defining transformation is accelerating and multiple risks are intertwined, only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability and promote…
Securing the relevance of Asia-Pacific cooperative frameworks amid tariff wars
ASEAN and its dialogue partners have been able to describe and lament the risks inherent in the tariff wars but have not been able to put into effect concrete, coordinated steps…
Saudis invest big in US weapons, AI as US President Trump basks in welcome
Mr. Trump welcomed a promise by Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for $600 billion in investment and quipped that it should be $1 trillion.
Japanese government fears U.S.-China talks may sideline Japan-U.S. negotiations
According to a senior government official, the United States has stated that the U.S.-China agreement will not set a precedent for other countries.
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to US investors in push for balanced, sustainable trade ties
US businesses praised Vietnam’s recent administrative reforms aimed at eliminating at least 30 per cent of unnecessary investment conditions, cutting down the time and cost of…
Any issues between India, Pakistan will be addressed bilaterally: India’s Centre
The statement virtually rejects US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between the two countries on the Kashmir issue.
US President Trump blinked in trade war with China. Can Southeast Asia get a break, too?
The reversal on China invites the obvious question: What about the rest of the world, especially Southeast Asia, where reciprocal tariffs range from 49 percent on Cambodia to 17…
India pushes in 300 people in 3 days, sparking security concerns in Bangladesh
According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), police, and local administration, those forced into Bangladeshi territory include not just Bangladeshi nationals but also Rohingya…
Top leaders of Vietnam, Belarus announce upgrade of ties to Strategic Partnership
The newly established Strategic Partnership framework would open a new strategic space for bilateral cooperation.