Biden says ‘hello’ to North Korea’s Kim amid tensions
North Korea has said the US overtures are insincere because Washington maintains "hostile policies" such as military drills and sanctions.
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Imagining a comprehensive US-Asean partnership
The writer says competing strategically does not preclude comprehensively dealing with each other’s differences, but maintaining the interest of the people of the region before…
G-7 pledges billions for Ukraine ‘to get through this’
Further pledges of weapons also came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he authorized $100 million in additional US arms, equipment, and supplies for Ukraine.
US urged to stop playing up Taiwan-related issues at World Health Assembly
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also said Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory.
Asean-India naval exercise planned to promote solidarity
The decision was made at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting on May 17.
Myanmar resistance urges West to provide arms for fight against junta
The European Union delegation in Yangon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on National Unity Government defence minister Yee Mon's call.
BRICS urged to strengthen world stability: Xi Jinping
He also said the five major developing countries are expected to firm up their beliefs, brave storms and waves, take real action to promote peace and development.
Nato faces Turkey obstacle in Sweden and Finland’s membership application
Their admission requires a unanimous vote of Nato's 30 member states, and Ankara has already signalled its opposition.
US ready to adjust short, longer-term military posture to handle N. Korean provocations
US and South Korea say North Korea could conduct missile and nuclear tests during Biden’s first visit to Asia.
Malaysia shows Asean new options in tackling Myanmar crisis
On May 14, Malaysia's Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart Zin Mar Aung from Myanmar's National Unity Government.