Taiwan Strait fatalities lead to call for answers
On Feb 14, a fishing boat from Fujian province was forcefully driven away by Taiwan authorities in the waters near Kinmen, causing all four people on board to fall into the sea,…
Geopolitics
China stands firm as stabilizing force in turbulent world: Foreign minister
No matter how the international situation changes, China as a responsible major country will always maintain the continuity and stability of its major policies and stay committed…
Prabowo’s experience as defence minister a boon for Singapore-Indonesia ties: Experts
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence had highlighted how it was under him that the Defence Cooperation Agreement, an important document that strengthens the security relationship…
UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said the text of the draft resolution could jeopardise “sensitive negotiations” aimed at brokering a pause in the war.
Philippine ships deployed to Scarborough to protect fishers against China
The vessels conducted a rotational deployment in the atoll, which is also known as Bajo de Masinloc, a disputed territory in the West Philippine Sea.
Planned international mediation body to be headquartered in Hong Kong
The parties involved in establishing the organisation have agreed that the site for its headquarters must be available by 2025.
North ignores ‘perfect storm’ in Global South
The end of the era of globalisation did not mean a simple return to the status quo ante. Most economies had been transformed irreversibly by economic liberalisation with dire…
PM Kishida mulls South Korea visit in March to meet with President Yoon
He may also attend the Summit for Democracy hosted by the South Korean government, part of a series of reciprocal visits between the leaders of Japan and South Korea.
Trump’s NATO barbs spark concerns of return to ‘transactional’ alliance
During a campaign rally, Trump issued a warning saying he would encourage Russia to attack NATO members labeled as "delinquent" for failing to meet the alliance's 2 percent…
Seoul side-eyes North Korea while forging ties with Cuba
"The establishment of diplomatic ties with Cuba signifies the culmination of our diplomatic engagements with socialist countries, including former Eastern Bloc countries that were…