Bhutan joins the seed-sharing initiative
Called “Seeds Without Borders”, it aims to speed up the distribution of modern, climate-resilient rice varieties across nations to help farmers establish a secure food supply.
Geopolitics
Kishida asked Xi to relax quarantine measures in China
During their talks, Kishida told Xi that the Chinese government’s mitigation measures are too strict.
Sino-Japanese talks gather momentum
The two delegations agreed on further cooperation in six fields, including working on establishing a direct hotline between the defence authorities.
China and Asean join hands to bring the ‘Asian moment’ in global governance
Looking ahead, China and Asean should continue to work together to promote sustainable development and continue to deepen comprehensive strategic partnerships.
Why Ukraine may not win the war despite Russian setbacks
The Russian attempt to subdue Ukraine by either occupying the entire country or imposing a puppet government on it has failed, the writer contends.
US must respect China’s position on Taiwan: Wei Fenghe
Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe also said the US is to blame for the frayed ties and noted that while China values their relationship, the US must respect China's core…
US to launch new Space Force command in Indo-Pacific amid North Korean missile provocations
The new Space Force Command, once established, is expected to help improve US abilities to detect and intercept ballistic missiles originating from countries in the region.
US-Chinese Asean Defence Minister’s Meeting a step toward stability: Hun Sen
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin also emphasised the need to responsibly manage “competition” between their nations and maintaining open lines of communication.
Japan, UNFPA to provide $3.7 million for Rohingyas
The contribution will be used for improving access to sexual and reproductive health services, protecting the dignity and safety of women and girls from gender-based violence and…
India, US express commitment to rules-based Indo-Pacific with freedom of navigation
The two defence ministers also discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment to strong India-US defence cooperation.