India, US to review Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine war at ‘2+2’ dialogue
The two sides will utilise the opportunity to progress the futuristic roadmap for the India-US partnership as envisioned by PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.
Geopolitics
Defending Philippines in a rough neighbourhood
The paper says that the Philippines military must have the tools to achieve their mission of deterring foreign aggression.
Nepal replugs China grid plan to power up northern villages
Officials said they want assistance from the northern neighbour, as it will be costly to connect the villages to the domestic grid due to difficult geography.
China and US hold talks over arms control and non-proliferation in Washington
Both sides pledged to enhance mutual trust, build consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
Terror incidents increased since Afghan interim government came to power in 2021: PM Kakar
The statement comes after Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in terror incidents during the past week.
South Asian experts ponder the new ‘world disorder’ and its effects in the region
They stress that with a dysfunctional South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, think tanks should come together to overcome the multiple challenges the world and the…
G7 foreign ministers call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa stressed the need for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting, saying that the immediate release of hostages was one of the top priorities.
Bongbong Marcos elated: 40 Filipinos from Gaza safely reach Egypt
Four Filipinos have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with two others unaccounted for, according to the government.
Defence chiefs of South Korea, US, Japan to discuss North Korea threats
One of the primary agenda items will focus on establishing and operating a real-time system for sharing missile warning data on North Korean missile launches.
China-ASEAN ties set an example
In 2022, ASEAN's total merchandise trade with China reached a staggering $722 billion, securing China's position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for the 14th consecutive year…