Pak-Afghan ministers emphasise need for enhanced counter terror coordination
The dialogue took place at a time when cross-border attacks from Afghanistan are on the rise.
Geopolitics
China willing to boost ties with UK
China is willing to conduct exchanges with the British side on a wide range of issues on the premise of mutual respect and equal treatment.
Asean, India hold joint exercises in disputed sea for 1st time
The drills are being held against the backdrop of China’s increasing assertiveness in the region and renewed tensions with some Asean countries.
PM Kishida says his ‘heart aches’ but gives no apology for forced labour
Japan has shied away from a direct apology by sticking to a broader one for its colonial rule made in 1998, when the two countries signed it into a declaration.
Pakistan has nothing to do with G20 and Srinagar, Indian FM Jaishankar tells Pakistan’s FM Bilawal
Meanwhile, the spectre of terrorism surfaced again in Jammu and Kashmir on May 5, with the Army engaged in a fierce standoff with Pakistan-backed terrorists in the Rajouri…
Pakistan slams Indian FM’s remarks over Bilawal’s concerns over hosting of G20 summit in Kashmir
Pakistan has “vehemently condemned” India’s move, saying such a move was “self-serving” on New Delhi’s part.
North Korea leaves inter-Korean hotlines unanswered for one month
The Kim Jong-un regime has not provided any clear explanation for why it unilaterally severed all inter-Korean communication channels since April 7.
China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory
The Taliban have also harboured hopes for China to boost investments in the country’s rich resources, estimated to be US$1 trillion.
Fumio Kishida agrees with Yoon Suk Yeol to enhance security against North Korea
The two leaders also confirmed that Tokyo and Seoul will enhance the establishment of a supply chain for semiconductors by companies from both countries.
Yoon, Kishida agree on Korean inspection of Fukushima wastewater
Both leaders touted that the restored "shuttle diplomacy" has brought years-long strained relations back on track.