The war in Ukraine is helping China in the Middle East
The writer says Beijing stands to gain from a growing convergence of views with key states and the opening of a power vacuum in the region.
Geopolitics
PM Narendra Modi and Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba hold bilateral talks at Lumbini
After their discussion, the two parties signed six Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on cooperation in the two sectors – cultural and education.
Corporate South Korea bracing for Biden’s state visit
Even though full details of his itinerary still remain under wraps, expectations are already high for his possible meeting with local business leaders.
How Putin became Nato’s recruiter of the year
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was the tipping point for Finland and Sweden to seek Nato membership – a move that has implications for European security and beyond.
EU: Ukraine crisis to slash eurozone growth, boost inflation
The forecast is the first comprehensive estimate of the economic cost of the conflict in its neighbor for the euro zone and the wider 27-nation EU.
US climate envoy Kerry pledges to assist Vietnam with energy transition, climate change
The two sides also agreed to deepen the Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership in major spheres such as politics-diplomacy to economy-trade and national defence-security.
Asean, US to further boost ties in November
They also committed to signing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 10th Asean-US Summit to be held in Cambodia in November.
Myanmar junta slams US summit snub, lauds ties with China
Myanmar was represented by an empty chair at a summit this week between US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders in Washington.
Asean to set up regional public health agency
The body will be similar to other public health bodies, such as the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
China urges G7 to cease interfering in its internal affairs
A foreign ministry spokesman also called on the G7 to respect China's sovereignty.