UN food chief: 325 million close to starvation, more than double since Covid-19
Fears over the likely implications of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on food security and energy security have been mounting with the war now in its fourth month.
Geopolitics
Japan, US clearly state opposition to China, Russia
Japan’s commitment to further deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance will be put to the test.
Australia marks 70 years of supporting human development in Cambodia
Colombo Plan scholarships brought Cambodia’s brightest scholars to Australia, helping build the economic and social cooperation that underpins the friendship today.
The seemingly never-ending quest for a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Two decades on, China and Asean are having yet another crack at the code. Is it time to ditch what looks like mission impossible?
US committed to making partnership with India closest it has on earth: Biden
Modi also welcomed the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and stated that India was ready to work closely with all partner countries
US support for Japan’s military ambitions may spell concerns for Korea
Despite the low probability, Japan’s status upgrade at the UN Security Council would likely weaken South Korea’s standing in its disputes with Japan.
Biden meets Japan’s Emperor at start of visit to launch regional economic plan
The two key allies are also expected reconfirm their close ties in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, agreeing that unilateral changes in the status quo by force are…
In Tokyo, Biden says would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
Biden’s comment appeared to be a departure from existing US policy of so-called strategic ambiguity on Taiwan.
Bangladesh must ramp up efforts to solve Rohingya crisis: Analysts
With the bleak possibility of the repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar from refugee camps in Bangladesh, the crisis is only set to get worse, they said.
Kishida hopes to confirm economic security cooperation at Quad summit
As these four nations attach importance to freedom and democracy, the idea is that the summit will send a message to the world that they are united in maintaining and reinforcing…