China says it backs Pakistan in defending ‘sovereignty’
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi called Pakistan an “ironclad friend” and vowed to deepen the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries.
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US deports South Asians to South Sudan despite court order
The filing also noted that a flawed peace deal in South Sudan collapsed this week, and that they are being flown "into a country that is now returning to full-blown and…
China urges US to rectify restrictions on advanced Chinese chips
China urges the US to comply with international economic and trade rules, and respect other nations' rights to technological development.
Pakistan Foreign Office rejects Indian claim of Pakistan targeting Sikh holy site in Amritsar
In a statement, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “We hold all places of worship in the highest esteem and cannot think of targeting a holy site like the Golden Temple."
Bangladeshi government looking to defuse trade tensions with India
India is the second-largest import source for Bangladesh after China.
‘Highly unusual’: Why Taiwan President Lai made no mention of China in major speech
Analysts said that Mr Lai, by deliberately steering clear of the subject, is seeking to avoid giving Beijing any further reason to mark him as responsible for escalating…
India’s ruling party, congress continue to lock horns over EAM Jaishankar ‘tipping off’ Pakistan on Op Sindoor
The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of “speaking the language of Pakistan," while Gandhi accused External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of committing a “crime” by…
After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ‘immediate’ talks on ceasefire
“Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately,” Trump said in a Truth Social post following his call with Putin, which lasted two hours. After the call,…
Thailand’s livestock department to negotiate with Laos, Vietnam to lift ban on Thai cattle
Officials plan to assure both countries that the situation is under control and the disease has been eradicated.
Sigh of relief, for now: The Jakarta Post
While the Geneva agreement brings hope, it does not undo all the damage. Global trade will never be what it used to be.