Nepal, India sign long-term energy deal, agreement on digital payment
Various matters of mutual interest and issues of the two countries, including energy trade, commerce, and air routes among others, were discussed and agreed upon during the…
Geopolitics
Japan, US defence ministers reaffirm cooperation against possible 2nd launch by North Korea
During their meeting at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo, the two leaders also agreed to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance with China in…
Singapore key partner in building Nusantara: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan encouraged Singapore-based investors to invest in infrastructure projects at Indonesia's planned new…
North Korea to soon put spy satellite in orbit, says leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong
Her remarks came after Pyongyang’s satellite launch on May 31 ended in failure.
Tritium found beyond safe limits in treated Fukushima wastewater
The finding has raised the need to ensure the treated wastewater is diluted before it is discharged, so it may be of little harm to neighbouring countries.
Singapore, China ink pact to set up bilateral defence hotline
China has similar hotlines with other countries such as the United States, Japan and South Korea.
BRICS nations should approach key contemporary issues constructively, collectively
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar further stated that the heart of the problems that nations face is economic concentration.
India carries out successful training launch of medium-range ballistic missile Agni-1
“The missile is capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the…
Thailand ready to offer help, Prayut tells Sri Lankan PM
Gunawardena has asked Prayut to invest in the “Port City Colombo” project, saying Sri Lanka can profit from Thailand’s expertise hospitality.
Taiwan, US to sign first deal under new trade framework today
After the initial agreement is signed, negotiations will start on other, more complicated trade areas.