US didn’t impose more sanctions as rights situation improved: Anisul
According to him, the Human Rights Watch reported that "the human rights situation has improved after the sanction was imposed on Rab".
Geopolitics
Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meet for ‘substantive’, ‘candid’ talks
Both countries agreed to enhance communication on macroeconomic and financial issues, according to a joint statement.
Why anti-Americanism continues to thrive in Pakistan
American support helped inefficient governments sustain power who benefitted from the relationship at the expense of the people, the author writes.
Biden, Kishida held ‘very productive’ talks on China export controls
The Biden administration had previously published a sweeping set of export controls as part of an effort to slow Beijing's technological and military advances.
Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in the US
Australia is set to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and Britain, as part of the Aukus security pact announced in 2021.
Cambodia, Maldives vow mutual support
They exchanged views on regional and international issues, leading to strategising their cooperation in multilateral contexts.
Vietnamese, SK legislators strive to bring bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030
Agreeing that as supply chains and trade investment show signs of disruptions, the two parties said it is necessary to set up new ones.
Swiss neutrality under fire as war rages in Ukraine
Switzerland’s predicament points to the growing challenge other countries face in trying to steer clear of great power conflicts, the author states.
South Korea, UAE ink $6.1 billion in business deals
A total of 23 memorandums of understanding and a contract were signed between the two countries during a business forum held in Abu Dhabi.
S’pore welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of pacts on fugitive extradition
The extradition agreement, which will further support the two nations in carrying out the extradition of fugitives, was ratified on December 15, 2022.