China, EU set to strengthen role as ‘ballast’ on climate change action
Experts expect ministerial-level meeting in Brussels to further boost multilateralism, cooperation.
Geopolitics
China-backed railway could be game changer as Malaysia marks 50 years of ties with Beijing
The 665-km cross-country line—which is being built by a Chinese firm with funds from a Chinese bank—is already two-thirds complete.
HD Hyundai launches first of two corvettes for Philippine Navy
The christening ceremony for the 3,200-ton vessel was held at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan headquarters on June 18. The event saw attendance from high-ranking military…
Cut off from mainland: Firing from Myanmar triggers food crisis in Bangladesh’s St Martin’s Island
Starting from last Thursday, the suspension of water transportation entered its sixth day. The food crisis in St Martin's Island is getting critical, said officials at the island.
Nepal and China can tango together: The Kathmandu Post
Nepal and China have vastly increased bilateral engagements in the post-pandemic period. On June 25, the two countries are to meet for a foreign secretary-level talks. Before…
Malaysia set to join BRICS, says PM Anwar
Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS group welcomed Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as new members during the bloc's…
Straits Forum attendees denounce separatist acts
The forum came amid tense cross-Strait relations after Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, promoted a "two-state" theory in his "inaugural…
Trash balloons and psychological warfare
More than three decades later, those crude and seemingly primitive propaganda tactics are back in style as the new Cold War unfolds, the writer says.
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Vietnam on June 19-20
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) officially established diplomatic relations on January 30, 1950.
Asian leaders’ low attendance at Ukraine peace summit signals their other priorities: Analysts
Poor attendance from Asia underscores the challenge Mr Zelensky faces in garnering global support for his country in a war that has now dragged on for more than two years.