Discussions on four new Bhutan-India trade routes underway
The proposed trade routes will be opened in Samdrupjongkhar, Nganglam in Pemagatshel, Gelephu in Sarpang, and Lhamoizingkha in Dagana. They are aimed at easing the export of areca…
Geopolitics
President Yoon denounces defence treaty between N. Korea, Russia as ‘anachronistic’
President Yoon made the remark in an address marking the 74th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War, saying the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between…
Myanmar civil war: Bangladesh must be firm about territorial integrity
"I think since the issue is affecting our national security, we should be firm and then demonstrate that firmness to Myanmar. At the same time, we should convey that message to…
Pirates of the South China Sea: Philippine Daily Inquirer
How quickly Filipinos’ anger turned into dismay and then indignation when the full picture of the disastrous June 17 Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal…
S. Korea Unification Ministry finds parasites, ripped clothes in N. Korea’s ‘trash balloons’
However, the ministry explained some items did show the struggles of North Koreans, which included socks that had been mended several times, hand gloves made from pieces of fabric…
West Philippine Sea monitor spots China ‘monster ship’ near Ayungin Shoal
As of June 24, 9:00 a.m., the 12,000-ton CCG vessel “passed close” to the Philippines’ naval station and was “heading north”, according to Sea Light director Ray Powell.
Emperor, Empress depart for U.K.; state banquet, trip to alma mater scheduled
This is the first time since 1998 for an emperor and empress to visit the United Kingdom as state guests. For the couple, it is their second overseas international goodwill trip…
Asean and China unveil initiatives to enhance media collaboration and people-to-people exchanges
This significant step aims to enhance amicable communication between the peoples on both sides, strengthen the role of the media in promoting the Asean-China comprehensive…
China issues guidelines on punishment on ‘diehard Taiwan independence’ separatists
The document, based on the Anti-Secession Law, the Criminal Law and the Criminal Procedure Law, provides more specific rules concerning conviction and sentencing in the event of…
India, Bangladesh reiterate commitment to free, open, inclusive, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific
The two nations pledged to co-lead the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and cooperate to mitigate disaster risks.