Iran’s president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel
The comments signalled no change in the regional policies of the incoming government under the relatively moderate Pezeshkian who defeated his hardline rival in last week’s…
Geopolitics
PM Modi to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as regional, global issues with President Putin
PM Modi noted that the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia has advanced over the past ten years, including in the areas of energy, security,…
NATO is ‘not expanding’ into Indo-Pacific: US official
The agenda for the forthcoming summit includes efforts to deepen NATO's partnership with the four Indo-Pacific partners, known as IP4 or IPP. This year marks the 75th founding…
President Yoon to bring up Russia-N.Korea ties during NATO meeting visit
The time is ripe for Russia to "sensibly" choose South Korea or North Korea over where its national interest lies, President Yoon also said in the interview with Reuters.
Philippines, Japan officials call out China for ‘dangerous actions’ amid signing of landmark defence deal
The foreign and defence ministers noted that the two nations have decided to continue their coordination in promoting the adherence to international law and called on China to…
Malaysia studied all implications before seeking BRICS membership, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said the current priority was strengthening trade and the economy, as well as expanding the country's economic network to benefit the country and the people,…
Dhaka, Beijing to ink 20 MoUs but loan deal unlikely
Dhaka and Beijing were discussing a loan of $5 billion in Yuan for trade facilitation amid foreign currency shortage. However, the countries were yet to agree on the terms and…
UNHCR chief embarks on Pakistan visit, meets Afghan refugees in Peshawar
This is the first visit of the UNHCR chief to Pakistan after the country announced a repatriation plan for “illegal foreigners” in October 2023. Taliban rulers in Afghanistan…
NATO, Japan, three other nations to meet at summit in U.S.
The meeting, which is set to begin Tuesday in Washington, will also include South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Philippines, Japan sign reciprocal access agreement
The RAA will serve as the legal basis for both countries’ troops entering each other’s territory for joint military exercises.