Pakistan strongly condemns India’s ‘continued persecution’ of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik
The statement said India had employed judiciary as a tool to damage the morale of Kashmiris by subjecting their leadership to “flagrant prejudice”.
Geopolitics
Chinese Premier Li vows further efforts to deepen opening-up
He also said that China will work with all parties to uphold the UN-centered international system, practice multilateralism, and jointly safeguard world peace.
South Korea vows to join efforts to build global health care system for future
South Korea's foreign minister also said the country will be providing $30 million for the Financial Intermediary Fund.
Russian foreign minister to attend Asean Foreign Ministers’ meetings
The 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings will be hosted in Phnom Penh from July 31 to August 6.
South Korea’s ICT minister calls for caution on joining Chip 4
The science minister’s remarks come as tensions between the US and China have risen over Washington’s collective efforts to keep Beijing in check.
South Korea downgraded to Tier 2 in US human trafficking report
Officials have reportedly hinted at insufficient communications regarding the issue between Seoul and Washington last year as a possible factor in the change.
Human trafficking: US takes Thailand off Tier 2 watchlist
The latest report said Thailand had made great strides by increasing investigations into the crime, implementing a national referral mechanism and setting up a centre to assist…
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to start cross-border bus service next month
In November last year, Pakistan and Afghanistan had agreed to resume the suspended “Dosti bus service” after more than five years.
Vietnam, Indonesia seek to reach $15 billion in trade by 2028: Foreign ministers
Economic and trade cooperation has grown tremendously, with two-way trade in 2021 reaching US$11.5 billion, up 40 per cent compared to 2020.
South Korea spy chief visits US, expected to discuss North Korea nuclear tests
During his visit to the US, National Intelligence Service Director Kim Kyou-hyun is expected to share updates and discuss countermeasures such as sanctions against North Korea.