New Delhi asks Ottawa to reduce strength of its diplomats in India
The statement came hours after Canada said that it will adjust its diplomatic presence in India in view of social media threats against them.
Geopolitics
China seeks strategic energy partnership with Arab States
A senior Chinese official also said China is willing to further deepen cooperation with Arab nations in production capacities in areas such as automobile manufacturing.
Taiwan’s former top cop wants China talks if voted president
66-year-old Hou Yu-ih’s decades-long career, which saw him work his way up from a police officer to become Taiwan’s top law enforcement official, is a core part of the image…
Japan, US commanders stress readiness for Taiwan
Vice Adm. Akira Saito, commander in chief of the Self-Defence Fleet, and Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the US 7th Fleet, expressed concern over the Chinese military, which…
‘Russia is infringing the rule of law’: PM Kishida at UN General Assembly
Against a background in which the U.N. Security Council has become dysfunctional due to the use of veto power by permanent members Russia and China, Kishida stressed the…
Pakistan’s peace overtures to India have been met with negativity: FM Jilani
Jilani said that in such a complex environment, “India’s belligerence and anti-Pakistan theatrics for domestic elections” are taking the two countries further away from the…
Negotiations for EPA with Japan to begin this year: Bangladesh commerce secretary
Bangladesh's main target for the EPA is to enjoy zero-duty benefits on shipments of garment items, leather and leather goods, electronics and other products.
Indonesia advances OECD membership bid on sidelines of UN General Assembly
OECD membership is projected to boost Indonesia’s economy via increased investment, as well as elevating its status to that of high-income country.
Thai PM Srettha plans late Sept visit to Cambodia
Yang Peou, secretary-general of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said Thavisin’s visit would have a positive impact on the relationship between the neighbouring ASEAN members.
China urges the US to restore normal WTO dispute settlement mechanism
The comments came as China filed an appeal with the World Trade Organisation regarding the expert panel report on its countermeasures against the US Section 232 tariffs on steel…