Bangladesh considering buying India’s surplus fuel: Foreign Secretary
The government has been in talks with India over the issue as it has been grappling with the issues of price hike of essentials, largely triggered by hike in fuel prices.
Geopolitics
Xi pledges China’s full support for flood-hit Pakistan
The death toll in separate accidents caused by heavy rains across Pakistan has surged to 1,000 since the start of monsoon season on June 14.
Swift decision-making holds key for government’s emergency authorizations
It is important for the Japan Coast Guard, which is responsible for taking police action at sea, and the SDF, in charge of national defense, to work closely together and train on…
Chinese missile tracker ship prospecting Indian Ocean bed south of Sri Lanka
The military ship is expected to head towards its home port Jiangyin near Shanghai, but it is unclear whether the ship will make another port call while on the way back to China.
Gathering adopts Chengdu declaration affirming one-China principle
The declaration strongly opposed the visit of United States Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in early August.
China warns US over warships sailing through Taiwan Straits
The statement came after two US cruisers, Chancellorsville and Antietam, sailed through the Taiwan Straits.
1st made-in-India aircraft carrier to be commissioned by New Delhi on Sept 2
The new commission is seen as part of India’s efforts to bolster its navy as it keeps a watchful eye on China, which launched its third aircraft carrier in June.
Bangladesh to file protest against Myanmar for shelling mortars
Border Guard Bangladesh stepped up its vigilance along Bangladesh-Myanmar border after two Myanmar mortar shells landed on the Bangladesh side.
Atomic bomb survivors voice anger over breakdown of NPT meeting
The meeting was held to discuss how to pursue nuclear disarmament, but broke down amid the rising threat from nuclear weapons posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Top US diplomat for East Asia policy discusses denuclearization, trade with Seoul officials
The officials also agreed to maintain a firm readiness posture and take stern measures against any additional provocations from North Korea.