Nobel Peace laureate calls for weapons to free Ukraine
Oleksandra Matviichuk said international law – her usual weapon for defending human rights – was no longer effective.
Geopolitics
Bangladesh seeks stronger trade and investment ties with Hong Kong
Since Bangladesh joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2016, China has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s key economic partners.
President of the European Council to visit China
Premier Li Keqiang and Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will hold meetings with President Michel, with an in-depth exchange of…
Netherlands to provide $7.5 million for Rohingyas, host community
The project aims to provide multi-sectoral support assistance for the Rohingya refugees and the host communities in Cox's Bazar.
China to work with Mongolia to support core interests: Xi Jinping
Maintaining long-term, stable and good-neighbourly cooperation between the two countries serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples, Xi said.
Japan’s satellite constellation to be launched in line with counterattack capabilities
The network will be able to frequently observe a specific point, enabling it to closely monitor the movements of opposing forces, such as vehicles and naval vessels equipped with…
Wartime labour dispute still remains as hurdle to Yoon-Kishida meeting
Seoul and Tokyo are working to reset their strained ties as President Yoon Suk-yeol steps up efforts to deliver on the promise.
Asean-Plus defence ministers agree to improve defence collaboration
The ministers also agreed to maintain the importance of putting in place practical confidence-building measures that could reduce tensions.
Asean’s drift
Compared to the last time Cambodia held the ASEAN chair in 2012, this time there was a welcome absence of rancour, the writer states.
India, UAE in talks for rupee-dirham denominated bilateral trade
It is believed if the mechanism fructifies, it may go a long way in internationalising the Indian rupee in the long run.