Japanese PM Kishida condemns North Korea’s bevy of missile launches
The government also protested to North Korea via diplomatic channels in Beijing.
Geopolitics
59 starving Rohingya found abandoned on Thai island
The group - among them five children - were found on Koh Dong island in the southern Satun province on Saturday (June 4).
China likely conducting marine survey in Japan’s EEZ: Coast Guard
The Foreign Ministry protested to the Chinese government through diplomatic channels, saying that it is extremely regrettable if China conducted a marine survey without the…
Chinese, Greek presidents mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Greece relations, and stands ready to work with President Katerina…
Russia consolidates hold on Ukrainian city; US to give Kyiv advanced rockets
In a boost for Ukraine, the US announced a US$700 million weapons package for Kyiv that will include advanced rocket systems with a range of up to 80km.
IPEF needs to be win-win, not US-centric
The framework has promise but needs incentives for countries to stay the course.
Reading into the recent speeches of the US ambassador
Ever since opening up with China in 1971, the US-China relationship developed to become a crucial aspect of global stability and significantly contributed to worldwide prosperity.
US, Taiwan launch trade talks in bid to deepen ties
The process, labeled the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, follows an agreement US President Joe Biden announced last week with 12 Asian economies, which excluded Taiwan.
Indian officials meet Taliban in Kabul in first visit since US exit
Poverty and hunger have rocketed in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power after the United States pulled out, and India has sent food grains and other aid.
Sincerity of US ‘vision’ for Asean put to test
Despite the US’ apparent ardor to revive its relationship with the region, some Asean analysts are still probing the longevity of this attention.