Visit by Scholz deepens Sino-German relations
This year, the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic ties.
Geopolitics
Calls grow for Indonesia to engage with Myanmar’s NUG as incoming Asean chair
While Indonesia would be next year’s chair, it would still be bound by the decisions made at the upcoming Asean Summit.
Seoul, Washington, Tokyo warn Pyongyang provocations only create further isolation
North Korea reveals it carried out military operations last week, vows 'merciless' response to joint drills by the South, US.
Taegeuk military exercise opens to enhance readiness against North Korean threats
The four-day military exercise aims to strengthen the South Korean military’s capabilities to manage the crisis and its ability to transition into wartime.
Jokowi awarded Abu Dhabi Forum peace prize
As the leader of Indonesia’s G-20 presidency, Jokowi has promoted global cooperation despite major sources of geopolitical tension.
Vietnam urges RECP member economies to fully implement commitment
Deputy PM Thanh also proposed the RCEP promote areas such as infrastructure connectivity and digital transformation.
G-20 leaders, please don’t come to Bali just to quarrel
A global recession is imminent and starvation is threatening many countries across the world, especially Africa.
North Korea’s missile provocation deepens military rivalry on Korean Peninsula
Since Nov 2, North Korea has launched 30 ballistic missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile that failed mid-flight.
Kishida vows to enhance defence capabilities
The Japanese PM also said that North Korea’s nuclear and missile development is “absolutely unacceptable”.
Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China: Scholz
Scholz's comments came a day after his visit to the world's second-biggest economy, the first by a G-7 leader since the pandemic.