Ties with Pakistan in best place, says US official
The assurance follows the recent adoption of a resolution by an overwhelming majority in the US Congress, expressing concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in…
Geopolitics
India’s External Affairs Minister urges Myanmar to ensure safety of Indian projects
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has urged Myanmar to return to the path of democracy as soon as possible and assured that India is ready to assist in any way…
Doha meeting shows Afghanistan’s commitment to positive engagement: Taliban official
This is the first time the de facto Afghan rulers are attending a gathering of international envoys on Afghanistan since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres started the process…
North Korea condemns joint military exercise by South Korea, US, Japan
North Korea vowed Sunday to take “offensive and overwhelming countermeasures” to protect its sovereignty.
Singapore will stop arms transfers without blocking legitimate trade with Myanmar: MFA
“Legitimate trade and financial links between Singapore and Myanmar are necessary to support the livelihoods of the Myanmar people,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a…
China Coast Guard blocks, then allows Philippine rescue vessel in West Philippine Sea
The China Coast Guarf also launched two rigid hull inflatable boats and offered to help rescue the eight fishermen, a Philippine Coast Guard official added.
US allegations of involvement by Cambodian ‘senior officials’ in trafficking crimes refuted
Ministry of Interior spokesman Touch Sokheak described the US report as “serving a political agenda."
Nepal, China officials to meet ‘very soon’ in Kathmandu for boundary talks
Two countries are preparing for a joint boundary inspection to investigate issues and disputes on their common border.
Emperor lays flowers at graves of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip
‘They were really kind to me,’ he says.
Positive feelers: Dawn
The Pakistani administration has lately sent out positive public feelers, perhaps to gauge the mood in New Delhi. DPM Dar recently called for “good-neighbourly relations” with…