Philippines, Japan, United States, and Australia agree to step up cooperation in South China Sea
The agreement will allow the countries to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China’s increasing assertiveness in the region.
Geopolitics
US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin arrives in Delhi to strengthen defence partnership with India
Austin’s New Delhi visit will prominently focus on advancing India-US new defence innovation
Top priority for countries is to prevent conflict in Asia: Defence Min Ng Eng Hen
Dr Ng pointed to a series of close shaves between the United States and China in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait in recent days.
Asia-Pacific turns to multi-alignment
According to an article, pressure on countries from the US to "de-risk" their economies paints a picture of a region divided into two camps.
If Xi gets Putin to send Russia troops home, he can broker peace
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov conveyed the message in response to China’s quest for a role in negotiating a peace settlement.
Enough channels of communication, but insufficient political will
Retired Chinese diplomat Cui Tiankai said there is insufficient political will – on the US’ part – to prevent conflicts.
US leads trio of nations seeking to enhance defence against DPRK missiles
Three countries will work together to tighten their “encirclement” of North Korea.
S. Korea eyes UN seat as NK rebukes UN body
South Korea, US and Japan said that any launches using ballistic missile technology are a violation of UN sanctions and they will respond firmly.
Ukraine dismisses ‘strange’ Indonesian peace plan
The plan included an "immediate cessation of hostilities", a ceasefire "at present positions", and demilitarised zones that would be guaranteed by observers and United Nations…
Nepal PM Dahal claims his India visit has built trust
While Nepal’s foreign ministry states the two prime ministers discussed boundary matters, the Indian ministry makes no mention of it.