Under pressure, Russia resorts to brinkmanship, hints at dam bombing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that if the dam broke, it would flood 80 towns and cities, affecting thousands.
Geopolitics
Vietnam party leader arrives in Beijing, starting China visit
The visit by Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong was also to express support to the development advocates and ideologies of the 20th congress of the Communist Party of China.
US president will attend US-Asean Summit in Phnom Penh
A White House press statement also said President Biden will reaffirm the US’ enduring commitment to Southeast Asia and Asean centrality.
Xi’s priority mission – get PLA ready to win a war over Taiwan
Multiple signs from the party congress point to China’s sharpened focus on gearing up for a clash with the United States over Taiwan.
Unclear if Biden will meet Xi in Bali: White House
Even with tensions between the two countries increasing, White House officials have talked about efforts to realize a leaders' meeting.
Biden has ‘no intention to sit down’ with Putin in Bali
The statement came as the Pentagon released its National Defense Strategy, emphasizing that the invasion of Ukraine was an "acute threat".
Bangladesh has shown patience in violation of land and airspace by Myanmar: Foreign minister
The foreign minister also said that as a neighbouring country, Bangladesh is interested in peaceful coexistence with Myanmar.
Japan, Lithuania agree to continue sanctions on Russia
The Japanese Prime Minister and his Lithuanian counterpart also confirmed that their countries will expand cooperation in the information technology and life science areas.
Russia conducts nuclear drills as Ukraine holds out in east
On Oct 24, Russian foreign ministry posted photographs of apparent nuclear materials on social media it said depicted "Ukraine's capacities to create the 'dirty bomb’”.
Western officials finalising plans for Russia oil-price cap
The Biden administration sees the price cap as a way to cut oil revenues for Russia while keeping the oil supply flowing and avoiding price spikes.